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publication series
A series of publications that are thematically connected or issued by the same institution, often with a uniform appearance.
Der Verlag hat eine neue Schriftenreihe zur modernen Philosophie gestartet.
The publishing house has launched a new publication series on modern philosophy.
The word is composed of 'Schriften' (plural of 'die Schrift', which here means 'publication') and 'Reihe' (series). So it literally describes a 'series of publications'.
Diese Schriftenreihe befasst sich mit der Geschichte des 20. Jahrhunderts.
This publication series deals with the history of the 20th century.
Common verbs in connection with 'Schriftenreihe' (publication series) are 'herausgeben' (to publish/issue), 'veröffentlichen' (to publish), or 'initiieren' (to initiate). The topic is often given with the preposition 'zu' or 'zur' (on/about).
Das Institut gibt eine Schriftenreihe zur regionalen Kunstgeschichte heraus.
The institute publishes a publication series on regional art history.
This word is mainly used in academic, scientific, and publishing contexts. It is rare in everyday language.
Seine Dissertation erschien in einer bekannten wissenschaftlichen Schriftenreihe.
His dissertation appeared in a well-known academic publication series.
row / series
'die Reihe' and 'die Schriftenreihe' can both mean a series of things that belong together. However, 'die Reihe' is much more general: it can be a sequence of events or a series of books, films, or shows. 'die Schriftenreihe' is more specific and means a series of publications, often on one topic or from the same institution. Learners may confuse them because both words contain 'Reihe'. For books or texts, both can fit, but 'Schriftenreihe' sounds more precise and more formal.
Die Universität veröffentlicht jedes Jahr neue Hefte in ihrer Schriftenreihe.
The university publishes new issues in its publication series every year.
Diese Reihe von kurzen Filmen erklärt wichtige Themen aus der Geschichte.
This series of short films explains important topics from history.