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Rowman & Littlefield facts for kids
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| Founded | 1949 |
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| Founder | Walter Rowman and Arthur W. Littlefield |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Lanham, Maryland, U.S. |
| Distribution | National Book Network (US) NBN International (UK) |
| Imprints | Many |
Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group is an American company that publishes books. It started in 1949. This company is independent, meaning it is not owned by a larger group.
They publish many types of books. These include books for universities and colleges, and also books for everyone to read. The company also owns National Book Network, which helps distribute books to stores.
About Rowman & Littlefield
Rowman & Littlefield is well-known for its wide range of books. They publish books for students, teachers, and researchers. They also create books that you can find in regular bookstores.
The company has its main office in Lanham, Maryland, in the United States. They work with many different authors and experts to bring new ideas to readers.
How the Company Started
The company we know today was formed in 1988. This happened when a company called University Press of America bought Rowman & Littlefield. After this, they decided to use the Rowman & Littlefield name for the whole company.
Since 2013, there has also been a related company in London, England. It is called Rowman & Littlefield International. This part of the company makes its own decisions about what to publish. They focus on academic books about philosophy, politics, and how different cultures work.
Awards and Special Recognition
Rowman & Littlefield helps support a special award. It is called the Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching. This award is given to teachers in the United States. It honors people who have found new and exciting ways to teach political science. Political science is the study of how governments work and how people make decisions in society.
See also
In Spanish: Rowman & Littlefield para niños
- List of book distributors