SAGE Publications

SAGE Publications

Company type	Private
Industry	Publishing
Founded	1965
Founder	Sara Miller McCune
Headquarters	Thousand Oaks, California , United States
Products	Books, Academic journals

SAGE Publications is an American publishing company founded in 1965 by Sara Miller McCune. It is known for its academic and educational publications. SAGE specializes in the social and behavioral sciences, and its product range includes books, reference materials, and over 1000 journals.

History

SAGE Publications was established with the goal of supporting the dissemination of usable knowledge and educating a global community. Sara Miller McCune founded the company in New York City, but it later moved its headquarters to Thousand Oaks, California. The company has grown significantly since its inception, expanding its reach to include offices around the world, including in London, New Delhi, and Singapore.

Operations

SAGE publishes more than 1000 journals, a growing number of which are published on behalf of learned societies and institutions. The company's focus areas include subjects like psychology, sociology, education, and other social science disciplines. SAGE has also expanded into technology and medical fields with products that support data analysis and research methodologies.

Impact

SAGE Publications has been influential in the academic community, contributing to the spread of scholarly knowledge across various fields. It supports open access publishing and has initiatives to enhance the accessibility of research.

Controversies

Like many large publishing companies, SAGE Publications has faced criticism and controversy, particularly regarding its pricing models and access to journal content. The debate over open access to scholarly materials has impacted SAGE's policies and business practices.

See Also

• Academic publishing
• List of academic publishers