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University of Massachusetts Press The main offices of the Press are located on the campus of UMass Amherst. The Press also maintains a Series editors also assist in this process.

Founded in 1963, the University of Massachusetts Press is the book-publishing arm of the University of Massachusetts. We think of book publishing as a collaborative venture—a partnership between author and Press staff— and we work hard to see that our authors are happy with every phase of the process. The Press imprint is overseen by a faculty committee, whose members represent a broad spectrum of

University departments. New titles are approved by the committee after a rigorous process of peer review. The committee bases each of its decisions on the recommendations of the Press director and editors and on the written reports of at least two scholars in the field. Since its inception, the Press has sold more than 2,000,000 volumes. Today it has over 950 titles in print. Eight employees, along with student assistants and outside sales representatives, produce and distribute approximately forty new titles annually.

12/01/2025

Getting gifts to fuel the athlete in your life? Check out our series for insightful guides and motivational stories. Use code HOLIDAY at https://twp.ai/ImsXLk to save 40% on your order now through December!

11/28/2025

Public in Name Only, Brenda Mitchell-Powell recounts the Samuel Wilbert Tucker's battle to desegregate his local library. For activists and book lovers alike, use code HOLIDAY to save 40% on Mitchell-Powell's insightful study.

11/26/2025

For any book lover that wants better idea of global publishing, Making World Literature breaks down the networks of trade and power in the book industry. Use code HOILDAY at https://twp.ai/ImsYAR to save 40% on Anna Muenchrath's book today!

11/21/2025

Science for the People tells the story of the most the most radical science movement in U.S. history. For any activist who’s interested on how science was viewed through a political lens, use code HOLIDAY at https://twp.ai/ImsYA7 to save 40% on this incredible book!

11/19/2025

In Not Just a Housewife, Jon Coburn shares the story of the radical activist group, Women Strike for Peace, who fused militant protests and motherhood. If you're shopping for an activist, use code HOILDAY at https://twp.ai/ImsYBl to save 40% Coburn's book now!

11/08/2025

Share the story of America’s monuments this season with American Shrines—a great gift for the historian in your life! Use code HOLIDAY at https://twp.ai/ImsbQX to save 40% on your order today.

11/07/2025

Exploring Malcolm Little’s childhood, prison years, and the people who influenced his transformation, Patrick Parr’s Malcolm Before X is a great book for any historian in your life. Use code HOLIDAY at umasspress.com to save 40% on your order.

11/06/2025

Getting gifts for the history buff in your life? Check out our series for the cultural and political history of New England, America, and the wider world! Use code HOLIDAY at umasspress.com to save on your order now through December.

11/01/2025

It's that time of year again! It's getting cooler and cozier and it's time to start thinking about what to get the book lovers in your life this holiday season (even if the book lover is yourself)!

From leisure fiction reads to biographies, histories, and critical studies, we have something for everyone.

use code HOLIDAY at checkout on our website to save 40% on your entire order now through January 4, 2026. Happy browsing!

Looking for your next fall read? Check out our new November titles:Lambs in Winter: Sketches of a Vermont Life Through S...
11/01/2025

Looking for your next fall read? Check out our new November titles:

Lambs in Winter: Sketches of a Vermont Life Through Seasons of Change by Alexis Lathem, a stunning collection of personal meditations and sociopolitical investigations on a New England farm.

Every Revolution Was First a Thought: The Civil War and Transcendentalism in Transatlantic Context by Aren Lerner Craig

Emerson and the Defense of Equality by Greg Garvey, a study of the famed writer's advocation for equality during the antebellum period.

The Assault on American Labor Law: Unions Before the Supreme Court, 1965-2025 by Roger C Hartley, a careful examination of every Supreme Court decision concerning the National Labor Relations Act of 1935 over the past sixty years.

You can go to umasspress.com and use our code UMASS20 for 20% off your purchase!

It’s the final day of our Regional Books Fundraiser! Your gift helps New England stories reach readers near and far—and ...
10/31/2025

It’s the final day of our Regional Books Fundraiser! Your gift helps New England stories reach readers near and far—and thanks to our 2-to-1 match, every dollar triples in impact. From early review copies to national media attention, your support gives regional authors the visibility they need to succeed.

Don’t miss your chance to help us champion the voices, histories, and stories that make New England unique! Donate now: https://minutefund.uma-foundation.org/project/47222

The regional books fund helps us get books and authors like Carol Gardner, author of THE DIVIDED NORTH, the attention th...
10/30/2025

The regional books fund helps us get books and authors like Carol Gardner, author of THE DIVIDED NORTH, the attention they deserve. Don't just take our word for it! Here's what Carol has to say about the importance of regional stories:

“Regional books remind Americans that, although our country is vast, Americans are deeply connected to one another through their shared struggles for justice.”

Learn more about the fund and how it helps books and authors at https://minutefund.uma-foundation.org/project/47222

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