The United Nations World Oceans Day on June 8, 2021 focuses the theme The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods. UC Press is spotlighting titles that considers the relationship between people, oceans, and beaches. The Lure of the BeachA Global Historyby Robert C. RitchieThe Lure of the Beach is a
The environment is facing unprecedented challenges. Climate change and increased pollution are disrupting access to natural resources, such as clean water and air, and leading to rapid biodiversity loss. It is easy to feel overwhelmed by the intractable scale of these issues, which is why there is a
August is National Water Quality Month to highlight the importance of accessing clean water and the importance of water sources in ecosystems. Below are a few UC Press titles that delve into water issues in the American West and internationally.The West without WaterWhat Past Floods, Drought
UC Press is proud to share that Drew Harvell has been chosen as the 2020 recipient of the Ecological Society of America's Sustainability Science Award for her UC Press-published Ocean Outbreak: Confronting the Rising Tide of Marine Disease.Granted annually, the award is given in recognit
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
UC Press is honored to share that two of our titles have been nominated by the Association of American Publishers for the 2020 PROSE Awards in their respective academic subject areas.Starting in 1976, the PROSE Awards have “recognized publishers who produce books, journals, and digital products
Last month, the UC Press staff was thrilled to host Professor Drew Harvell at our headquarters. Throughout the year, UC Press invites authors to visit us in Oakland for an ongoing "Lunchtime Author Talk" lecture series, where they discuss their research and recently published books to the entire pre
