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The American Ceramic Society Partners with Blackwell Publishing Two premier journals publish important ceramics research and applications |
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Boston, Massachusetts – August 20, 2004 – The American Ceramic
Society (ACerS) and Blackwell Publishing today announced a new publishing
partnership. ACerS selected Blackwell Publishing, a global society publisher,
to publish its two premier publications, the Journal of the American Ceramic
Society and the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. Both
publications were formerly self-published by the society. “ After 75 years of in-house publishing, our society wanted to enhance the strategic direction and development of the ACerS journals,” commented Glenn Harvey, Executive Director and Publisher for The American Ceramic Society. “We chose Blackwell for its publishing expertise, commitment to long-term success, and experience working with societies.” “ It is an honor for Blackwell to be The American Ceramic Society’s publisher-of-choice. More societies choose Blackwell as their partner than any other publisher because we are uniquely able to share expertise and ensure strong financial returns at a time of rapid change in the industry,” affirms Gordon Tibbitts, President of Blackwell Publishing, Inc. “This society and its journals are the cornerstone of Blackwell’s materials science collection, adding to our growing list of scientific and professional journals.” In 1974, the U.S. market for ceramics was estimated at $20 million. Today, the U.S. ceramic market is estimated at well over $35 billion. This industry is made up of broad segments that are classified as: structural clay products, whitewares, refractories, glasses, abrasives, cements, and advanced ceramics. Many of these ceramic materials play an important, and sometimes unseen, role in the lives of many—“biocompatible” ceramics used in hip replacements, marine coral transformed into synthetic bone for spinal fusions, and a transparent, bullet-proof glass so tough it can withstand an anti-tank weapon projectile. These are only a few developments made possible by ceramic materials. Full coverage of ceramic research and its commercial applications can be found in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society and the International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. About The American Ceramic Society The American Ceramic Society (ACerS) is a 100-year-old non-profit organization that serves the informational, educational, and professional needs of the international ceramics community. The Society's more than 8,000 members comprise a wide variety of individuals and interest groups that include engineers, scientists, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, students, marketing and sales professionals, and others in related materials disciplines. ACerS provides members and subscribers in 80 countries with access to periodicals and books, meetings and expositions, and online technical information. Further details on ACerS can be found at www.ceramics.org.
Blackwell Publishing is the world’s leading society publisher. The company remains independent with over 923 staff members in offices in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Denmark, and Germany. Blackwell publishes over 700 journals in partnership with more than 550 academic and professional societies. This year alone, Blackwell will publish over 600 text and reference books across a wide range of academic and professional subjects. Blackwell’s mission as an expert publisher is to create long-term partnerships with our clients that enhance learning, disseminate research, and improve the quality of professional practice. For more information on Blackwell Publishing, please visit www.blackwellpublishing.com or www.blackwell-synergy.com.
For more than three-quarters of a century, the Journal of the American Ceramic Society has been the premier forum and archive used by scientists, engineers, and students to learn about original research in ceramics. Every month the Journal publishes more than 40 papers that have been rigorously reviewed by an international team of renowned ceramists. The papers describe research concerning traditional and advanced ceramic materials and composites, fabrication processes, applications, and instrumentation. Invited feature papers by recognized authorities who review scientific developments in particular fields of research are published frequently. The Journal includes approximately 3600 editorial pages and is published 12 times each year. The International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology is a new peer-reviewed
periodical that provides the most recent information on ceramic product
development and commercialization for engineers, manufacturers, and research
and development scientists. Each issue focuses on a high-interest, high-impact
topic plus includes a range of papers detailing applications of ceramics. |
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