Established in 1962, we are one of the largest and most distinguished university presses in the world.
Established in 1962, the MIT Press is one of the largest and most distinguished university presses in the world and a leading publisher of books and journals at the intersection of science, technology, art, social science, and design.
We publish distinguished and innovative works that advance knowledge and understanding in fields ranging from the arts and humanities to the sciences and technology. Our mission is to disseminate ideas and information that matter, in formats that endure.
We publish scholarly and trade books across a wide range of disciplines, from computer science and engineering to architecture, design, and the humanities.
We publish over 30 journals in the arts and humanities, social sciences, and science and technology, maintaining the highest standards of peer review and editorial excellence.
We are a leader in open access publishing, with more than 350 open access books and innovative initiatives like Direct to Open.
We provide essential textbooks and educational resources, particularly in computer science, that are used in classrooms worldwide.
The MIT Press was established, beginning a tradition of excellence in scholarly publishing.
We began publishing journals with the first volumes of Linguistic Inquiry and the Journal of Interdisciplinary History.
We published City of Bits by William Mitchell, appearing simultaneously in print and as an open web edition, establishing our leadership in open access.
We continue to innovate with over 350 open access books, Direct to Open initiatives, and groundbreaking digital publications.
Our editorial and management boards guide our mission to publish works that advance knowledge and understanding. We work closely with authors, instructors, booksellers, librarians, and the media to ensure our publications reach the widest possible audience.
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