[company_age]70.0[/company_age][employees]11-50 employees[/employees][description]Società editrice il Mulino, founded in 1954 in Bologna, Italy, is a distinguished publishing house renowned for its significant contributions to the development and modernization of Italian culture.  The company\'s origins are deeply intertwined with the influential "il Mulino" magazine, known for its commitment to fostering cultural progress through rigorous research and diverse perspectives.  Il Mulino\'s publications span a wide array of disciplines, including history, philosophy, linguistics, literary criticism, anthropology, psychology, sociology, political science, economics, and law, with a particular emphasis on social sciences and an empirical, reformist approach inspired by Anglo-Saxon scholarship.  A defining characteristic of il Mulino is its dedication to serving both academic and general audiences.  The company publishes scholarly works for researchers and students while also offering accessible books that bring cutting-edge research and cultural insights to the public discourse.  This commitment to bridging the gap between academia and society has solidified il Mulino\'s position as a leading cultural publisher in Italy.  The company operates as a joint-stock company, with the majority of its capital controlled by the non-profit "Associazione di cultura e di politica \'il Mulino\'", ensuring its unwavering dedication to intellectual and cultural development.[/description][ps]Academic journals, research texts, university study materials, and books for a general audience.[/ps]