Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis is an international company originating in the United Kingdom that publishes books and academic journals. It is a division of Informa plc, a United Kingdom-based publisher and conference company.

History

Taylor & Francis was founded in 1852 when William Francis joined Richard Taylor in his publishing business. The company has grown significantly over the years, acquiring several other publishers and expanding its reach globally.

Operations

Taylor & Francis publishes more than 2,700 journals and over 5,000 new books each year. The company operates through several imprints, including Routledge, CRC Press, and F1000 Research. The subjects covered by Taylor & Francis publications span a wide range of academic disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, behavioral sciences, science, technology, and medicine.

Journals

Taylor & Francis is known for its extensive portfolio of academic journals. Some of the notable journals published by Taylor & Francis include:

• International Journal of Remote Sensing
• Journal of Biological Education
• Journal of Environmental Policy & Planning

Books

The company also publishes a significant number of academic and professional books. Some of the well-known imprints under Taylor & Francis include:

• Routledge
• CRC Press
• F1000 Research

Acquisitions

Over the years, Taylor & Francis has acquired several other publishing companies to expand its portfolio. Some of the notable acquisitions include:

• Routledge in 1998
• CRC Press in 2003
• F1000 Research in 2020

Headquarters

The headquarters of Taylor & Francis is located in Milton Park, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England. The company also has offices in various other locations around the world, including New York City, Philadelphia, Singapore, and New Delhi.

See also

• Academic publishing
• List of academic publishers
• Informa
• Routledge
• CRC Press