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Explore our groundbreaking books that facilitate teaching across disciplines. To request an exam copy, click on “Request an Exam or Desk Copy” on the book page, and this will take you to our distributor's site where you can order your copy.Shaped by the West: A History of North America,

We are thrilled to be publishing a number of new titles groundbreaking books in Western History. Tiny You: A Western History of the Anti-Abortion Movement by Jennifer L. Holland tells the story of one of the most successful political movements of the twentieth century: the grassroots campaign agains

UC Press is happy to share that we have partnered with The Booksmith in San Francisco, CA to bring a series of virtual author events to life. Entitled UC Press Now: Urgent Conversations, the series examines the most pressing issues currently facing the United States—from forced labor during COVID-19

This Independence Day—as our nation is grappling with radical upheaval around health equity, inequality, and necessary social change—UC Press has chosen to feature titles that challenge the traditional ideas of freedom in the United States. The following books range in topics from immigration to the

From the massive prison system of California, to an abolitionist sanctuary movement, and the reimagining of how to provide safety in Puerto Rico, the following recommended titles offer in-depth research on alternatives to policing and incarceration. Golden GulagPrisons, Surplus, Crisis,

March is Women’s History Month, and we at UC Press are proud to share our rich record of publishing stories of women from throughout history, between disciplines, and across borders.Please enjoy these collections which highlight the work, research, and activism of women authors from throughout o

December 18th is International Migrants Day. Created by the United Nations, the day is observed "with the aim of creating more dialogues and interactions within countries and regions, as well as propelling experience exchange and collaboration opportunities."The United Nations continues, "Today,