About SAGE

SAGE has been part of the global academic community since 1965, supporting high-quality research and teaching that transforms society and our understanding of individuals, groups, and cultures. SAGE is the independent, innovative, natural home for authors editors and societies who share our commitment and passion for the social sciences. As the company approaches its 50th birthday next year, here are some items drawn from the company’s 45th birthday celebrations around the world.

A letter from SAGE founder, Sara Miller McCune
A 56-page PDF on SAGE’s history
How SAGE has shaped research methods: a 40-year history — a short book by John Creswell of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln
M. Hamid Ansari, vice president of India, at SAGE 45th celebration in New Delhi: “[T]he name of SAGE Publications is worthy of mention, more so because of their commitment to promote the value and importance of social science research.”

History Defines the Future: SAGE at 45:
Longtime SAGE authors and editors honor Sara Miller McCune in Santa Barbara, California in 2010

Founder Sara Miller McCune discusses how SAGE
became the world’s leading publisher in research methods

Events from SAGE’s 45th

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