Learn About Our History
Cengage Learning draws on the rich publishing histories of its various imprints that together represent more than 250 years of innovation and publishing excellence.
South-Western (Business and Economics) recently celebrated its 100th anniversary as an innovator in meeting the needs of all students of business. Founded in 1903 by James W. Baker, a 28-year-old bookkeeping teacher who decided he could write a better text, South-Western meets the lifelong needs of students and teachers of business and economics with innovative, customer-centered solutions.
Wadsworth (Social Sciences and Humanities) was founded in 1956 in Belmont, California, by three young entrepreneurs (Dick Ettinger, Jim Leisy, and Charles Jones) who had a vision for a new type of publishing company, one that would embrace the open enrollment movement of the 60?s by making high quality content more relevant and accessible to a diverse range of students. Wadsworth has been providing innovative solutions to faculty and students for more than 50 years.
Brooks/Cole (Mathematics, Statistics, and the Sciences). Founded shop in 1966 in Monterey, California, by Terry Hendrix and Jack Thornton in an office above a shoe repair shop, Brooks/Cole draws on a 40-year tradition of innovative, customer-centric publishing and offers a spectrum of print and digital choices for instructors and students.
Heinle (World Languages). Founded as Heinle & Heinle in Boston more than 20 years ago, Heinle is currently the only specialized, multi-level, full-service, integrated language publisher in the higher education market and enjoys a reputation for service and publishing excellence.
Schirmer (Music) The Schirmer name has been synonymous with quality music publishing since 1861 when Gustav Schirmer established his sheet music publishing house. Schirmer Books was established in 1970 and today offers a distinguished list of textbooks for students of music.
Custom Solutions (Custom Publishing) was founded in 1995 and is the fastest growing market segment in the higher education market. Custom Solutions is leading the way with new business models and innovative technology-based solutions.
