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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.

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"...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)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Family Craft and Business: Evolution 1807–2007.

Chapter 2. Charles Wiley: Bookman of the “Literary Republic” 1807–1826.

Chapter 3. John Wiley: Foundations 1826–1865.

Chapter 4. And Sons: Transition to Modern Publishing 1865–1925.

Chapter 5. The Cousins: Conservative Change During the Fourth Generation 1925–1956.

Chapter 6. William Bradford Wiley: The Transition to Professional Management 1957–1979.

Chapter 7. A Turbulent Decade: Experimentation and Survival 1979–1989.

Chapter 8. Renaissance: Rebirth as a Global Company 1989–2002.

Chapter 9. Directions.

Knowledge for Generations

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      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 1 February 2008
      ISBN-13 9780471757214
      978-0471757214
      ISBN-10 0471757217
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "...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)

      Table of Contents
      Chapter 1. Family Craft and Business: Evolution 1807–2007.

      Chapter 2. Charles Wiley: Bookman of the “Literary Republic” 1807–1826.

      Chapter 3. John Wiley: Foundations 1826–1865.

      Chapter 4. And Sons: Transition to Modern Publishing 1865–1925.

      Chapter 5. The Cousins: Conservative Change During the Fourth Generation 1925–1956.

      Chapter 6. William Bradford Wiley: The Transition to Professional Management 1957–1979.

      Chapter 7. A Turbulent Decade: Experimentation and Survival 1979–1989.

      Chapter 8. Renaissance: Rebirth as a Global Company 1989–2002.

      Chapter 9. Directions.

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