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CRC Press[edit]

CRC Press is a major publisher of scientific, technical, and medical content. It is known for its comprehensive range of books, journals, and electronic products that serve the needs of professionals and students in various fields.

History[edit]

CRC Press was founded in 1913 as the Chemical Rubber Company, initially selling rubber laboratory aprons. Over time, the company expanded its product line to include a wide range of scientific and technical books. In 1973, the company was renamed CRC Press, reflecting its focus on publishing.

Publications[edit]

CRC Press publishes a wide array of books and journals in fields such as engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, and medicine. It is particularly well-known for the "CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics", a comprehensive reference work that is widely used by scientists and engineers.

Digital Products[edit]

In addition to traditional print publications, CRC Press offers a variety of digital products, including e-books and online databases. These digital resources provide convenient access to a wealth of information for researchers and professionals.

Academic and Professional Impact[edit]

CRC Press is recognized for its high-quality publications that are used by academics, researchers, and professionals around the world. Its books and journals are often cited in scholarly articles and are considered authoritative sources in their respective fields.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''CRC Press''' is an [[international publishing]] group that specializes in producing [[technical books]] for [[academics]] and professionals. It was established in 1903 as the Chemical Rubber Company (CRC), which initially sold laboratory equipment and rubber aprons. Over time, it evolved into a leading global publisher of scientific, technical, and medical content.
+== CRC Press ==
-== History ==
+[[File:CRC_Press_logo.svg|thumb|right|The logo of CRC Press]]
-[[CRC Press]] was founded in 1903 by brothers Arthur, Leo and Emanuel Friedman in Cleveland, Ohio. The company initially sold rubber laboratory aprons and expanded into publishing in 1913 with the release of the ''Rubber Handbook''. This publication was the precursor to the ''[[CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics]]'', which continues to be published annually.
+'''CRC Press''' is a major publisher of scientific, technical, and medical content. It is known for its comprehensive range of books, journals, and electronic products that serve the needs of professionals and students in various fields.
-In 1973, CRC Press was sold to the Times Mirror Company. In 2003, it became part of [[Taylor & Francis]], which in turn is part of the UK publisher, [[Informa plc]].
+=== History ===
+CRC Press was founded in 1913 as the [[Chemical Rubber Company]], initially selling rubber laboratory aprons. Over time, the company expanded its product line to include a wide range of scientific and technical books. In 1973, the company was renamed CRC Press, reflecting its focus on publishing.
-== Publications ==
+=== Publications ===
+CRC Press publishes a wide array of books and journals in fields such as [[engineering]], [[mathematics]], [[physics]], [[chemistry]], [[life sciences]], and [[medicine]]. It is particularly well-known for the "[[CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics]]", a comprehensive reference work that is widely used by scientists and engineers.
-CRC Press is known for its distinguished authors and comprehensive coverage of technical and scientific topics. Its publications include books, journals, and electronic products in disciplines such as [[chemistry]], [[biology]], [[engineering]], [[information technology]], [[food science]], and [[statistics]].
+=== Digital Products ===
+In addition to traditional print publications, CRC Press offers a variety of digital products, including e-books and online databases. These digital resources provide convenient access to a wealth of information for researchers and professionals.
-One of its most well-known publications is the ''[[CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics]]'', a mainstay in the realm of scientific literature. This reference book provides a single-source of physical and chemical property data for scientists around the world.
+=== Academic and Professional Impact ===
+CRC Press is recognized for its high-quality publications that are used by academics, researchers, and professionals around the world. Its books and journals are often cited in scholarly articles and are considered authoritative sources in their respective fields.
-== Reputation ==
+== Related pages ==
-CRC Press has a reputation for high-quality publications in the scientific, technical, and medical fields. Its books are used by professionals and academics worldwide, and many of its titles are considered definitive works in their respective fields.
-== See also ==
 * [[Taylor & Francis]]
-* [[Informa]]
+* [[Academic publishing]]
-* [[CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics]]
+* [[Scientific journal]]
-== References ==
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-== External links ==
-* [http://www.crcpress.com/ Official website]
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+[[Category:Publishing companies]]
-[[Category:Publishing companies established in 1903]]
+[[Category:Academic publishing]]
-[[Category:Academic publishing companies]]
+[[Category:Scientific literature]]
-[[Category:Informa]]
-[[Category:1903 establishments in Ohio]]
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