Springer-Verlag: History of a Scientific Publishing House: Part 1: 1842 - 1945. Foundation - Maturation - Adversity Part 2: 1945 - 1992. Rebuilding - Opening Frontiers - Securing the Future

Describes the fortunes and activities of SpringerVerlag, and gives a portrayal of the members who directed it. Part 1 covers a period of momentous historical events that shaped the firm's actions. Part 2 covers the events from second world war to 1992. Two volume set.