Template-type: ReDif-Paper 1.0
Author-Name: Backhaus J.G.
Author-workplace-name: METEOR
Title: Springer-Verlag 1842 - 1999: A Review Essay
Abstract: The recent Bertelsmann buy-out of Springer ends 157 years of fiercely independent scholarly publishing. On Tuesday February 16, 1999, the European Commission decided that, although both companies are active in professional publishing, the takeover does not raise any competitive objections because they have different focuses in that (professional) market. "The market share increase through the merger is limited", the Commission said. "Consequently, the concentration has been declared compatible with the common market." This review article recalls the formidable history of this science publisher and its role in helping establish entire fields of science and technology. In particular, the role of this independent privately-held publishing company in confronting attempts infringing upon academic freedom is being emphasized.
Keywords: Economics ; 
Series: Research Memoranda
Creation-Date: 1999
Number: 004
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Handle: RePEc:unm:umamet:1999004