SUNY Press

01/02/2026

What if the Supreme Court isn’t leading America on race—but following it?

From 1978 to 2023, TOEING THE LINE (forthcoming in February 2026) offers the first deep dive into the constitutional arguments behind affirmative action rulings, including Students for Fair Admissions (2023). Drawing on extensive data, Nina M. Moore reveals a striking truth: Supreme Court justices wrestle with race the same way the public does.

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12/31/2025

For generations, music theory education has relied on a narrow canon. In our latest Author Q&A, we talk with Paula Maust, author of EXPANDING THE MUSIC THEORY CANON, about rethinking that tradition. From uncovering overlooked composers to creating classroom-tested resources that truly work, Maust shares how inclusive scholarship can reshape music theory pedagogy—and why every student deserves a broader musical history.

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12/30/2025

What does “community” really mean—and why does it matter more than ever?

New in paperback COMMUNITY cuts through the vague praise we give to community and asks harder questions: How do communities actually form? What holds them together? And why do they sometimes fail so violently?

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12/30/2025

Check out this interview with music writer, reissue producer, and historian Hank Davis, author of Ducktails, Drive-ins, and Broken Hearts! tinyurl.com/bdhnhhne

12/30/2025

: The SUNY series in Contemporary Jewish Thought publishes works that explore and expand the boundaries of contemporary Jewish thought. Browse books in the series at https://tinyurl.com/mvz6u33c

12/29/2025

This week’s , from Senior Acquisitions Editor Richard Carlin, is a great read to enjoy over the holidays as you explore the life and times of the country’s most celebrated performing seal.

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12/28/2025

"…a combined thriller and workplace and domestic drama … Schwarzschild artfully mixes in storylines involving a possible terrorist plot, an FBI agent brother-in-law, and an affluent man who suffers a heart attack. As father and son come together in their grief, Schwarzschild brings psychological insight that adds to the suspense." — NATIONAL BOOK REVIEW

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12/24/2025

"Revolutionary New York is a timely and important addition to the historiography of New York State. Bruce Dearstyne has assembled a team of expert authors who illustrate that New York State has been, and continues to be, a site of revolutions. As our state and nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, it is important to note that New York State has been at the forefront of the struggle for the ideals put forth in the Declaration of Independence, which very much continues today." — Devin R. Lander, New York State Historian

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12/23/2025

Ever wondered how iconic film scores are created, and why they stay with us forever? New in paperback, OVERHEARING FILM MUSIC takes you backstage with three generations of legendary movie soundtrack composers, from classic Hollywood melodramas to modern cinematic epics like STAR WARS and HARRY POTTER.

Through exclusive interviews and insightful essays, John Caps explores how film scoring evolved from the silent era to today’s digital age, covering jazz influences, symphonic revivals, choral music, and the vital contributions of African American and female composers. It’s a true master class in the art of scoring for the screen.

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12/23/2025

: The SUNY Series, Studies in Human Rights addresses diverse human rights issues from innovative, interdisciplinary perspectives. Submissions exploring contested histories, limits, vernaculars, or new applications of human rights are encouraged. https://tinyurl.com/yprpxwp9

12/22/2025

Ever wonder how the American love of vacations and the outdoors began? In this week’s , A PASSIONATE LIFE, from Promotions Manager Michelle Alamillo, we meet W. H. H. Murray—the Boston preacher who sparked a movement and sent 19th-century city dwellers rushing into the Adirondack wilderness in search of health, adventure, and renewal.

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12/22/2025

We’re very sorry to learn that SUNY Press author and former editorial board member Eduardo Mendieta has passed away. He was a generous and gentle colleague, and also served as a reader on manuscripts. He will be missed.

Professor Eduardo Mendieta, a member of the Department of Philosophy from 2015-2024, passed away on December 17, 2025.