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Springer-Verlag Launches World Wide Web Site

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In a move to bring the public and scientific community closer together, Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. announced the opening of their World Wide Web (WWW) site at "http://www.springer-ny.com". This cutting-edge initiative aims to provide customers and authors with the same level of excellence the company has come to stand for since 1842. The site not only serves as a research center for scientists but also acts as a virtual publishing house, offering a unique opportunity for knowledge dissemination.

Key Takeaways:

  • Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. has launched its World Wide Web (WWW) site at "http://www.springer-ny.com" to bring the public and scientific community closer together.
  • The site provides a research center for scientists and serves as a virtual publishing house, making it a unique resource for the scientific community.
  • The site has over 40 links to universities, libraries, and other scientific institutions, which will be of interest to users.
  • The Acrobat software allows customers to view printed pages and illustrations exactly as they appear in bound paper form.
  • Customers can purchase books electronically, accommodating the movement towards "keyboard shopping" and preserving natural resources.
  • Links to Springer-Verlag's world-wide sites, such as TELOS's (The Electronic Library of Science) site and the Heidelberg branch's site, are also available.

Statistics:

  • Since 1842, Springer-Verlag has maintained a tradition of excellence in scientific publishing.
  • The company's new World Wide Web site has over 40 links to universities, libraries, and other scientific institutions.
  • The Acrobat Readers are available free and can be accessed via hyperlink from the site's home page.
  • The site aims to foster better communication between scientists of all nations through its international infrastructure and reputation in the world of science.

Sources:

  • PRNewsire (April 5, 1995)
  • Springer Verlag Inc.
  • The New York Times (quoted by Mike Malone, Executive Life columnist)
  • The Fields Institute (quoted by Jerrold E. Marsden, directory and professor of mathematics at the University of California at Berkeley)

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