University of Pennsylvania Press

01/16/2026

Thank you to Democracy Lighthouse for featuring William E. Scheuerman's new book PROPERTY DISOBEDIENCE AS PROTEST on their list of latest books highlighting new research and thinking on democracy! https://bit.ly/4jHrzLU

01/15/2026

Baltimore followers: RSVP now to reserve your spot to hear discuss her brand-new book BLACK POWER, INC. at next Tuesday, January 20, at 7 p.m. ET!

A new book that traces the rise of Black empowerment politics in the United States and Africa.

01/14/2026

Toronto followers: Join author Seçil Daǧtaș (UNDER THE SAME SKY) for a joint book launch event this at the Bluebird Bar this Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. ET! Register now to reserve your spot.

Join us for two book launches! With readings, laughter, and maybe (happy) tears? Also: Dessert

01/13/2026

LISTEN: Kendra D. Boyd discusses her award-winning 2025 book FREEDOM ENTERPRISE, which traces the rise and fall of the historic Black business community in Detroit, on New Books Network's podcast!

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01/12/2026

In case you missed it, a recent post from Hidden City Philadelphia explores the story behind our new three-volume set GREATER PHILADELPHIA: A NEW HISTORY FOR THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, highlighting its relevance as the 2026 Semiquincentennial kicks off. https://bit.ly/4pzpCCE

The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia teams up with the University of Pennsylvania Press to deliver a view of the city like no other

01/10/2026

If you're attending , stop by our booth in the book exhibit tomorrow, Sunday January 11, where we'll be giving away our display copies to graduate students and contingent scholars between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. (limit one book per person)!

01/10/2026

If you're attending , come visit us in the book exhibit tomorrow, Sunday January 11th, where we'll be giving away our display copies to graduate students and contingent scholars between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (limit one book per person)!

01/09/2026

Attending the American Historical Association's annual meeting in Chicago? Make sure to visit us in the book exhibit, or head to our virtual exhibit store for 40% off our latest history titles plus special discounts on journals! https://site.pennpress.org/aha-2026/

01/09/2026

We're all set up at the Modern Language Association's annual meeting in Toronto! Stop by our booth in the book exhibit to browse our latest literature titles, or visit our virtual exhibit store to save 40% with code MLA26 & get special discounts on journals: https://site.pennpress.org/mla-2026/

01/08/2026

ICYMI: An excerpt from GREATER PHILADELPHIA AND THE WORLD on explores the history behind the Mummers parade

"Greater Philadelphia and the World (Vol.3)" includes a chapter on the Philadelphia New Year's Day tradition known as the Mummers Parade.

01/06/2026

We've just rotated the selection in the Franklin's Faves section of our website, which spotlights 20 great titles old & new, spanning a wide range of topics, available for *75% OFF*! Browse the list now & use code FRANKLINSFAVES at checkout to save.

Welcome to Franklin’s Faves—a special section of the Penn Press website where you’ll always find 20 of our favorite titles for 75% off the listed price! Below, you can shop... READ MORE

01/05/2026

Meirav Jones's new book ENGLAND’S ISRAEL AND THE FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT "explores how foundational ideas of modern politics that are usually considered secular were, in fact, born out of deep conversations and negotiations with religion."

Read more from the author's new Roro.toko interview:

Meirav Jones England’s Israel and the Foundations of Modern Political Thought University of Pennsylvania Press 248 pages, 6 x 9 inches, ISBN: 978-1512827804