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Knowledge for Generations
Robert E. Wright
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Description for Knowledge for Generations
Hardcover. A lively history of one of America's oldest publishing houses, published in conjunction with Wiley's bicentennial Founded in New York City when Thomas Jefferson was president, Wiley has been a significant player in the publishing industry for two centuries. Num Pages: 568 pages, Illustrations (some col.), col. maps. BIC Classification: KF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 242 x 38. Weight in Grams: 2486.
A lively history of one of America's oldest publishing houses, published in conjunction with Wiley's bicentennial
A lively history of one of America's oldest publishing houses, published in conjunction with Wiley's bicentennial
Founded in New York City when Thomas Jefferson was president, Wiley has been a significant player in the publishing industry for two centuries. Now, on the occasion of Wiley's bicentennial, a distinguished team of authors brings Wiley's rich history to life, showing how the company has reacted to trends within the publishing industry as well as to larger economic, social, and cultural forces. Knowledge for Generations sheds light on the long-term strengths and weaknesses of Wiley's business, illuminates the continuities and changes over ... Read more
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Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
568
Condition
New
Number of Pages
568
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780471757214
SKU
V9780471757214
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About Robert E. Wright
Robert E. Wright (Abington, PA) is a Clinical Associate Professor of Economics at New York University's Stern School of Business. He is the coauthor, with George David Smith, of Mutually Beneficial (0-8147-9397-5), among other books. Timothy C. Jacobson (Staunton, VA) is an author and editor who founded Chicago Times magazine.
Reviews for Knowledge for Generations
"...Anyone interested in history and publishing needs this book. The reader is provided an intimate view of historical context juxtaposed with Wiley Publishing's growth as a company. It's also a delight to be privy to the Wiley family tree, a tree that spawned two centuries worth of books." (HuffingtonPost.com, February 18, 2007)