“The similarities between the Cuban revolution and Venezuela during Chavismo have been the subject of politicized and polarized analyses. This is the first effort to systematically compare the two governing experiences and examine the relationships between them.”—David A. Smilde, the Charles A. and Leo M. Favrot Professor of Human Relations at Tulane University; fellow, Washington Office on … Continue reading Revolutions in Cuba and Venezuela
Our 2023 NCBS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s National Council for Black Studies conference was held in Gainesville, FL from March 22 through 25. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2023 and offers great deals on our African American studies titles. Use code NCBS23 for discount prices and free shipping in the U.S. for orders over $75. Click Here to View all Titles … Continue reading Our 2023 NCBS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
New Paperback Release: Black Women, Citizenship, and the Making of Modern Cuba
Association of Black Women Historians Letitia Woods Brown Book Prize “Brunson’s study of over 75 years of complex change . . . does its intellectual work from a distinct and critical vantage. . . . Her work innovatively centers racial analysis by locating the Afro-descended women contributing to political discourse across a range of mediums … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Black Women, Citizenship, and the Making of Modern Cuba
In Memory of Stuart Hodes
Stuart Hodes, dancer, choreographer, instructor, dance administrator, and University Press of Florida author, has passed away at age 98. Hodes danced with the Martha Graham Dance Company from 1946 to 1958, and his career spanned more than six decades. After serving as a bomber pilot in World War II, Stuart Hodes started his dance career with Martha Graham, … Continue reading In Memory of Stuart Hodes
New Paperback Release: The Citizenship Education Program and Black Women’s Political Culture
Southern Association for Women Historians Julia Cherry Spruill PrizeFinalist, Hooks National Book Award “Makes a major contribution to civil rights history by documenting the extensive political education work of the Black women-led Citizenship Education Program, an organization that promoted voter registration throughout the South. This book clearly shows that women were not only organizers but … Continue reading New Paperback Release: The Citizenship Education Program and Black Women’s Political Culture
Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
“A comprehensive archaeological overview that will help to put Byzantium in a Medieval Mediterranean perspective.”—Luca Zavagno, author of Cyprus between Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages: An Island in Transition Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages presents multidisciplinary perspectives on Greece, Corsica, Malta, and Sicily from the fourth to … Continue reading Archaeology of the Mediterranean during Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages
Our 2023 AAIHS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
This year’s African American Intellectual History Society's annual conference was held in Charlotte, NC from March 9 through 11. Our virtual booth is open through June 30, 2023 and offers great deals on our African American studies titles. Use code AAIH23 for discount prices and free shipping in the U.S. for orders over $75. Click Here to View all … Continue reading Our 2023 AAIHS Virtual Booth and Book Sale
Our Spring Book Sale is Here!
Stock up on summer reading with our Spring Sale! Visit our website to browse all books published by University Press of Florida and UF Press and use code 23SPR at checkout for discount prices and free shipping within the U.S. for orders over $75. Sale ends June 18, 2023. Need some ideas? Check out the books in our Spring & … Continue reading Our Spring Book Sale is Here!
Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida, Second Edition
“This long-awaited guide offers accessible advice and in-depth information.”—Florida Gardening “Packed with practical tips for backyard gardens of all sizes.”—Edible South Florida “Offers an innovative look at modern organic methods that can be applied to the specific issues generated by Florida’s climate.”—Florida Book Review “From cabbage and spinach to squash and peppers and nearly every herb on … Continue reading Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida, Second Edition
Good Day Sunshine State
“With lively prose and rich details, Kealing transports us back to the Beatles’ Florida sojourn in 1964. Eyewitness accounts from behind-the-scenes folks—fans, reporters, photographers, tour personnel, police officers—and words from the Fab Four themselves add depth to this intriguing look at a band on the precipice of transforming rock and roll forever.”—Holly George-Warren, author of Janis: … Continue reading Good Day Sunshine State
The Florida Bookshelf 