The University of Chicago Press is a prominent academic publisher based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1891, it is one of the largest university presses in the United States, known for its commitment to scholarly research and high-quality publications across various disciplines, including the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. The press publishes a wide range of books, journals, and digital content, contributing significantly to academic discourse. It is also recognized for its influential style guide, the Chicago Manual of Style, which is widely used in publishing and academia for citation and formatting standards.