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Questions about Peter Lang (publisher)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When and where was Peter Lang founded?

Frankfurt am Main in 1970 marked the birth of a new academic publisher. Swiss editor Peter Lang established the company within this German city.

Where is the headquarters of Peter Lang located now?

The headquarters eventually moved to Lausanne, Switzerland from its original Frankfurt location. Five international offices now operate across Berlin, Brussels, Chennai, New York, and Oxford.

What year did Peter Lang Publishing USA open?

Peter Lang Publishing USA opened its doors in 1982 to serve the American market. The subsidiary focuses heavily on textbooks designed for classroom use in education and media studies.

How many books are in the Peter Lang backlist?

A massive backlist contains more than 40,000 books accumulated since the early 1970s. These figures represent decades of continuous output without significant interruption.

Which platform hosts the online journal collection for Peter Lang?

The complete online journal collection resides on the Ingentaconnect platform for global access. Digital textbooks distribute worldwide through the Kortext system to reach international readers.