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Study Guide: Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group: History, Acquisitions, and Rebranding

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group: History, Acquisitions, and Rebranding Study Guide

Founding and Early History (1949-1988)

The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, originally known as Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, was founded in 1949 by Walter Rowman and Arthur W. Littlefield.

Answer: True

Explanation: The company was established in 1949 under the name Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group by its founders, Walter Rowman and Arthur W. Littlefield. It later rebranded as The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

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The company adopted the name Rowman & Littlefield for its holding company in 1988 after acquiring the University Press of America.

Answer: False

Explanation: In 1988, the University Press of America acquired Rowman & Littlefield, and the holding company subsequently adopted the Rowman & Littlefield name, marking a significant step in its formation. The acquisition was by UPA, not the other way around.

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The acquisition of University Press of America by Rowman & Littlefield in 1988 led to the holding company adopting the Rowman & Littlefield name.

Answer: True

Explanation: In 1988, University Press of America acquired Rowman & Littlefield, and the holding company subsequently adopted the Rowman & Littlefield name, marking a significant step in the company's formation.

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When was the company, originally named Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, established?

Answer: 1949

Explanation: The company, initially established as Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, was founded in 1949.

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The Globe Pequot Publishing Group was formed through a holding company structure that began taking shape in:

Answer: 1988

Explanation: The holding company structure that eventually led to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group began taking shape in 1988, notably with the acquisition of Rowman & Littlefield by University Press of America.

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Imprint Acquisitions and Corporate Expansion

Rowman & Littlefield International, based in London, publishes academic books across various humanities and social science fields.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rowman & Littlefield International, an affiliated company operating editorially independently from London, England, specializes in publishing academic books within the disciplines of Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, and Cultural Studies.

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AltaMira Press was acquired by the company in 1999 from SAGE Publications.

Answer: True

Explanation: AltaMira Press became part of the company's portfolio through an acquisition from SAGE Publications in 1999.

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The imprint Muddy Boots was launched in 2016.

Answer: True

Explanation: The imprint known as Muddy Boots was introduced by the company in the year 2016.

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Prometheus Books was acquired by the company in 2019.

Answer: True

Explanation: The publishing house Prometheus Books was acquired by the company in 2019.

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Sheed & Ward, founded in London in the 1920s, is a former imprint that was later acquired by the company.

Answer: True

Explanation: Sheed & Ward, an imprint with origins in London dating back to the 1920s, was later acquired by the company.

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The Jason Aronson imprint, acquired in 2003, was discontinued in 2014.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Jason Aronson imprint was acquired by the company in 2003, but it was subsequently discontinued in 2014.

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Rowman & Littlefield Education was originally known as Technomic Books.

Answer: True

Explanation: Rowman & Littlefield Education, also referred to as R&L Education, was formerly known as Technomic Books prior to its acquisition.

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Philip Turner Books, founded in 2009, is listed as a current, active imprint.

Answer: False

Explanation: Philip Turner Books was founded in 2009 but is listed as a former imprint, not a current, active one.

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Rowman & Littlefield International, based in London, specializes in publishing books within which academic fields?

Answer: Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, and Cultural Studies

Explanation: Rowman & Littlefield International, an affiliated company based in London, England, focuses its academic publishing efforts on the disciplines of Philosophy, Politics & International Relations, and Cultural Studies.

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Which imprint was acquired in 1999 and was formerly known as Technomic Books?

Answer: Rowman & Littlefield Education

Explanation: Rowman & Littlefield Education was acquired in 1999 and was formerly known as Technomic Books.

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What happened to the Jason Aronson imprint?

Answer: It was acquired in 2003 and discontinued in 2014.

Explanation: The Jason Aronson imprint was acquired by the company in 2003 but was subsequently discontinued in 2014.

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Which of the following imprints was acquired in 1999 from SAGE Publications?

Answer: AltaMira Press

Explanation: AltaMira Press was acquired by the company in 1999 from SAGE Publications.

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Which imprint was acquired in 2003 but later discontinued in 2014?

Answer: Jason Aronson

Explanation: The Jason Aronson imprint was acquired by the company in 2003, but it was subsequently discontinued in 2014.

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Which of the following is mentioned as a current imprint of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group?

Answer: Taylor Trade

Explanation: Taylor Trade is mentioned as one of the current imprints retained by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group following the 2024 sale.

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The 2024 Sale and Rebranding

The Globe Pequot Publishing Group acquired the Globe Pequot Press imprint in 2014.

Answer: True

Explanation: The acquisition of the Globe Pequot Press imprint by Rowman & Littlefield occurred in 2014. This acquisition later proved significant as the imprint's name was adopted for the holding company's rebranding.

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In May 2024, Rowman & Littlefield sold its entire publishing business, including trade and academic divisions, to Bloomsbury Publishing.

Answer: False

Explanation: The sale in May 2024 involved Rowman & Littlefield's academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury Publishing. However, the sale explicitly excluded most of the trade publishing business, school publishing, and the book distributor National Book Network, meaning it was not the 'entire' publishing business.

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The company changed its name to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024 because the Rowman & Littlefield name was part of the sale to Bloomsbury.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the sale of the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024, the holding company adopted the name The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, derived from one of its retained trade publishing imprints.

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The Sundance Newbridge imprint was sold to Lerner Publishing in September 2024.

Answer: True

Explanation: In September 2024, The Globe Pequot Publishing Group divested the Sundance Newbridge imprint, selling it to Lerner Publishing.

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Lexington Books and Applause Books were among the imprints retained by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group after the 2024 sale.

Answer: False

Explanation: Lexington Books and Applause Books were part of the academic and professional publishing business sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024. They were not retained by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

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Globe Pequot Press and National Book Network were retained by the company after the sale of its academic business.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the sale of its academic and professional divisions, The Globe Pequot Publishing Group retained its trade publishing imprints, including Globe Pequot Press, as well as the book distributor National Book Network.

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The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 was insignificant to the company's later rebranding.

Answer: False

Explanation: The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 was significant because its name was later adopted by the holding company for its rebranding to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024.

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The May 29, 2024 transaction involved the sale of Rowman & Littlefield's trade publishing business to Bloomsbury.

Answer: False

Explanation: The transaction on May 29, 2024, involved the sale of Rowman & Littlefield's academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury, not its trade publishing business.

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The Globe Pequot Publishing Group was formerly known as Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group.

Answer: True

Explanation: The entity currently known as The Globe Pequot Publishing Group was previously named Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group before undergoing a rebranding.

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What is the primary focus of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group's business?

Answer: Offering various regional and interest books across different trade categories.

Explanation: Following the divestiture of its academic and professional divisions, The Globe Pequot Publishing Group's primary business focus is on publishing regional and interest books within various trade categories.

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Why did the holding company change its name to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024?

Answer: Because the Rowman & Littlefield name was sold to Bloomsbury.

Explanation: The holding company changed its name to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024 because the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were included in the sale of the academic and professional publishing business to Bloomsbury Publishing. The company retained the Globe Pequot name from one of its trade publishing imprints.

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Which imprint was sold to Lerner Publishing in September 2024?

Answer: Sundance Newbridge

Explanation: The Sundance Newbridge imprint was sold by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group to Lerner Publishing in September 2024.

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Which of the following imprints was part of the academic and professional publishing business sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024?

Answer: Lexington Books

Explanation: Lexington Books was among the imprints that constituted the academic and professional publishing business sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024. Other imprints included Applause Books and Backbeat Books.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as an imprint retained by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group after the 2024 sale?

Answer: Applause Books

Explanation: While Globe Pequot Press and National Book Network were retained, Applause Books was part of the academic and professional business sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024, and thus was not retained by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

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The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 is significant because:

Answer: It provided the name for the company's later rebranding.

Explanation: The acquisition of Globe Pequot Press in 2014 is significant because its name was later adopted by the holding company for its rebranding to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group in 2024, following the sale of the Rowman & Littlefield name.

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What is the primary business focus of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group after the May 2024 sale?

Answer: Primarily its retained trade publishing business.

Explanation: Following the May 2024 sale of its academic and professional divisions, the primary business focus of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group is its retained trade publishing operations.

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The company changed its name from Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group primarily due to:

Answer: The sale of the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark.

Explanation: The company changed its name primarily because the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were sold to Bloomsbury Publishing as part of the May 2024 transaction. The holding company then adopted the Globe Pequot name.

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The Globe Pequot Publishing Group's primary business involves:

Answer: Publishing regional and interest books.

Explanation: The primary business of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group involves the publication of regional and interest books across various trade categories.

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Which of the following imprints was part of the core Rowman & Littlefield academic and professional publishing business sold in May 2024?

Answer: Backbeat Books

Explanation: Backbeat Books was part of the core Rowman & Littlefield academic and professional publishing business that was sold to Bloomsbury Publishing in May 2024.

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What happened to the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark in May 2024?

Answer: It was sold to Bloomsbury Publishing.

Explanation: In May 2024, the Rowman & Littlefield name and trademark were sold to Bloomsbury Publishing as part of a significant transaction involving the company's academic and professional publishing business.

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Subsidiaries and Distribution Networks

The headquarters of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group are located in London, England.

Answer: False

Explanation: The headquarters of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group are situated in Lanham, Maryland, United States. Rowman & Littlefield International, an affiliated entity, is based in London, England.

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National Book Network is a competitor of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

Answer: False

Explanation: National Book Network (NBN) is not a competitor; it is a subsidiary book distributor owned by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group, also headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.

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National Book Network is scheduled to continue its operations indefinitely under The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

Answer: False

Explanation: The Globe Pequot Publishing Group has announced plans to close National Book Network. Its distribution operations are slated to move to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services in late 2025.

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Simon & Schuster Distribution Services will take over distribution for National Book Network starting in late 2025.

Answer: True

Explanation: Following the announced closure of National Book Network, Simon & Schuster Distribution Services is scheduled to assume the distribution of its titles beginning in the second half of 2025.

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In which U.S. state are the headquarters of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group located?

Answer: Maryland

Explanation: The headquarters of The Globe Pequot Publishing Group are located in Lanham, Maryland, within the United States.

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What is the function of National Book Network in relation to The Globe Pequot Publishing Group?

Answer: It is a subsidiary book distributor owned by the group.

Explanation: National Book Network (NBN) serves as a subsidiary book distributor owned by The Globe Pequot Publishing Group. It is based in Lanham, Maryland.

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What is planned for the National Book Network?

Answer: It will be closed down, with distribution moving to Simon & Schuster.

Explanation: The Globe Pequot Publishing Group has announced that National Book Network will cease operations. Its distribution functions are scheduled to be transferred to Simon & Schuster Distribution Services in the latter half of 2025.

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Which distribution service is set to handle titles for National Book Network starting in the second half of 2025?

Answer: Simon & Schuster Distribution Services

Explanation: Following the announced closure of National Book Network, Simon & Schuster Distribution Services is scheduled to manage the distribution of its titles beginning in the second half of 2025.

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What is the official website address for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group?

Answer: globepequot.com

Explanation: The official website address for The Globe Pequot Publishing Group is globepequot.com.

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What is the relationship between Rowman & Littlefield International and The Globe Pequot Publishing Group?

Answer: Rowman & Littlefield International is a subsidiary based in London.

Explanation: Rowman & Littlefield International is an affiliated company, editorially independent and based in London, England, specializing in academic publishing. It operates within the broader structure that includes The Globe Pequot Publishing Group.

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Awards and Recognition

The company sponsors the 'Rowman & Littlefield Award for Excellence in Teaching', which is a global award for educators.

Answer: False

Explanation: The company sponsors the 'Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching,' which is specifically a national award for political science educators in the United States, not a global award for all educators.

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The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is the only national teaching award in political science in the United States.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching is recognized as the sole national teaching award specifically dedicated to political science within the United States.

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What is the significance of the Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching?

Answer: It is the only national teaching award specifically for political science in the United States.

Explanation: The Rowman & Littlefield Award in Innovative Teaching holds significance as it is the sole national teaching award dedicated to political science within the United States, recognizing pedagogical advancements in the field.

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Web Structure and Metadata Conventions

The 'Authority control' section provides links to databases for cataloging the company's identity.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Authority control' section serves to link to various international and national databases where the company's identity and records are cataloged, aiding in unique identification and organization.

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The 'Further reading' section references an article about Scarecrow Press.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Further reading' section includes a reference to an article discussing a publishing phenomenon related to Scarecrow Press, indicating its relevance to the broader context of publishing history.

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The 'vcard' class in the infobox is used for navigation elements.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'vcard' class in the infobox is a standard HTML microformat used for representing contact information and organizational details, not for navigation elements.

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The 'fn org' class in the infobox title identifies the formatted name of the organization.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'fn org' class within the infobox title designates the formatted name of the organization being described, ensuring clarity and consistency in its presentation.

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The 'noprint' class is used to ensure content is displayed when a page is printed.

Answer: False

Explanation: The 'noprint' CSS class is designed to hide specific content elements when a web page is printed, ensuring that only relevant on-screen information is included in the printed output.

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The 'reference-text' span contains the actual source details for a citation.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'reference-text' span within citation elements holds the detailed source information, such as author, title, and publication data, which substantiates the claims made in the text.

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The 'Z3988' class on citation elements indicates the use of a citation metadata template like COinS.

Answer: True

Explanation: The 'Z3988' class signifies that a citation element incorporates structured metadata, often in the COinS (ContextObjects in Spans) format, facilitating easier parsing and utilization of citation data.

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The phrase 'Archived from the original on...' in citations means the source is no longer available online.

Answer: False

Explanation: The phrase 'Archived from the original on...' indicates that the source has been archived, often to provide a stable link to a specific version of the content, rather than implying it is permanently unavailable.

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What does the 'mw-redirect' link type signify within the article's structure?

Answer: A link to a page that redirects to another page.

Explanation: The 'mw-redirect' link type signifies that the linked page is a redirect, meaning it points to another page within the same system or platform.

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The 'infobox-label' and 'infobox-data' classes in the table are used to represent:

Answer: Labels/headings and their corresponding information/values.

Explanation: The 'infobox-label' class denotes the headings or labels within an infobox table, while the 'infobox-data' class represents the corresponding information or value associated with that label.

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What does the 'reference-accessdate' tag indicate?

Answer: The date the cited source was accessed or retrieved.

Explanation: The 'reference-accessdate' tag specifically indicates the date on which the cited source material was accessed or retrieved by the author.

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What does the 'external text' class on links signify?

Answer: Links pointing to external websites outside of the platform.

Explanation: The 'external text' class is used to denote links that direct users to external websites, distinguishing them from internal links within the same platform or domain.

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What is the purpose of the 'mw-editsection' element?

Answer: To provide a link allowing users to edit specific sections.

Explanation: The 'mw-editsection' element provides a direct link that enables users to edit specific sections of a web page, commonly found on platforms like Wikipedia.

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The 'shortdescription' class in the article is used for:

Answer: Displaying a brief, concise description of the article's subject.

Explanation: The 'shortdescription' class is employed to present a brief and concise summary or description of the article's main subject matter.

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What does the 'Z3988' class on citation elements signify?

Answer: The citation includes metadata in a structured format (like COinS).

Explanation: The 'Z3988' class signifies that a citation element incorporates structured metadata, often in the COinS (ContextObjects in Spans) format, facilitating easier parsing and utilization of citation data.

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What is the primary purpose of the 'noprint' CSS class?

Answer: To hide certain content when the page is printed.

Explanation: The primary purpose of the 'noprint' CSS class is to ensure that specific content elements are hidden from view when a web page is printed, ensuring that only relevant on-screen information is included in the printed output.

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General Company Information

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