Emerald acquires health and social care publisher Pier Professional Limited

Emerald Group Publishing Limited has announced that it has acquired Pier Professional Limited, a UK-based publisher of health and social care journals. The acquisition, which expands Emerald's presence in the health and social care field by 23 journals, builds on Emerald's growing footprint in the social sciences arena. The 23 journals span subjects such as mental health and well-being, criminal justice and care, intellectual and learning disabilities, and include, amongst others, British Journal of Forensic Practice, Tizard Learning Disability Review, Journal of Public Mental Health and Drugs and Alcohol Today