About Wells
Professional Academic Publishing & Information Services
An academic publishing and information services group with operations in New York and Asia, serving the legal and social science communities worldwide.
Who We Are
About Wells
Wells is an international provider of academic publishing and information services serving the global legal and social science communities. Its four core areas of business are Academic Publishing; Scholarly Translation & Editorial Services; Database Distribution; and the development of the China Law & Society Library.
Wells provides academic and research database services to the Chinese market, with more than 100 universities, government agencies, businesses, and other institutions among its clients. It also supports the international publication and dissemination of scholarly works through partnerships with leading publishers, academic institutions, and research platforms.
Wells is a Best International Partner of HeinOnline and a Most Valuable Partner of Beck-Online. Through its long-term collaboration with William S. Hein & Co., Inc., Wells supports the U.S. publication of academic works and their inclusion in HeinOnline, helping scholars and academic journals bring their research to an international audience. Through this partnership, published works can reach HeinOnline's global network spanning more than 175 countries and 3,600 institutions worldwide.
Through its integrated publishing, editorial, database, and scholarly resource development services, Wells helps scholars and academic institutions publish, disseminate, and enhance the international visibility of high-quality research.
What We Do
Our Core Areas
Our Foundation
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
To bridge legal and social science scholarship across cultures and languages, enabling researchers to share knowledge globally.
Our Vision
To be the trusted partner for academic institutions and scholars seeking international publishing reach and authoritative research resources.
Our Values
Academic rigor, editorial excellence, and a commitment to advancing the global dissemination of scholarly research — guiding every publication and partnership we undertake.
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