Spotlight on Behavioral Sciences & Psychology eBooks

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By: Sacha Billett , Tue Oct 13 2020
Sacha Billet

Author: Sacha Billett

Rachel Daniel, Executive Editor
Springer Nature Behavioral Sciences & Psychology eBooks are a consolidation of titles published by the renowned imprints Palgrave Macmillan and Springer. Both imprints offer distinct characteristics and strengths and in combination provide a fantastic resource for teaching, learning and researching.

We talked to Rachel Daniel, Executive Editor for Behavioral Sciences Books to find out more about the collection. From the publishing legacies of Palgrave and Macmillan to the recent research trends in AI and behavior to how the disruptions of 2020 will be reflected in the new collection.

From a historical perspective, can you tell me more about the Palgrave Macmillan imprint in the fields of HSS?


In 2015, Springer merged with Nature Publishing Group and Palgrave Macmillan to form the newly named company, Springer Nature. What impact did combining the editorial teams from Springer and Palgrave along with the eBooks titles as a result of this merger, have on this eBook collection?


How else has the editorial program developed in the last few years to further serve students, faculty, researchers and libraries?


Talk to me about the main book types found this collection. How are the different book types significant for the various key user groups?


How has the COVID-19 global pandemic affected book submissions?


What new trends are you seeing in behavioral science research?


In the future, do you expect to a shift in current research trends in behavioral science research as a result of the global pandemic?


Can you provide some topical highlights of titles coming out in the 2021 collection?


Sacha Billet

Author: Sacha Billett

Sacha Billett is a Content Marketing Manager in the Institutional Marketing team, based in the Dordrecht office. Supporting the Sales and Account Development teams, she is enthusiastic about finding innovate ways to communicate with the library community.