Who founded Westview Press?
Frederick A. Praeger founded Westview Press in 1975, establishing it in Boulder, Colorado as a textbook publisher. Praeger remained personally attached to the press's book series through 1990.
Questions about Westview Press
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What does Westview Press publish?
Westview Press primarily publishes textbooks. This focus has been central to the press since Frederick A. Praeger founded it in 1975.
Why did HarperCollins sell Westview Press?
HarperCollins sold Westview Press because the two organizations had difficulty working together due to very different corporate cultures and values. Perseus purchased Westview from HarperCollins in March 1998.
Who owns Westview Press?
Taylor & Francis has owned Westview Press since 2017, when Hachette Book Group's Perseus Books Group division sold it to them.
How many times has Westview Press changed ownership?
Westview Press has changed ownership five times since Praeger Publishing first sold it in 1991. Its successive owners have been SCS, HarperCollins, Perseus, Hachette Book Group, and Taylor & Francis.
When did Perseus acquire Westview Press?
Perseus acquired Westview Press in March 1998, purchasing it from HarperCollins after a difficult three-year partnership. Perseus held the press for nearly eighteen years before Hachette Book Group purchased Perseus Books Group's publishing operations in April 2016.