Written by Emily Fradet, Acquisitions Intern, Summer 2021 Having just finished my time as an undergraduate at the University of Florida, I was faced with the daunting question every senior fears: now what? I’ve always had many interests within academia; I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology, a B.A. in Women’s Studies, and a minor … Continue reading Intern Guest Post: Summer at UPF
A Punkhouse in the Deep South
Meet the authors as they tour across the South! To learn when they're coming to your city, click here. "An illuminating and inspiring glimpse into one of America's equivalents of Crass's Dial House. . . . A worthwhile project."—The Wire “This beautifully crafted page-turner presents the outsider history of a thriving southern punkhouse where military … Continue reading A Punkhouse in the Deep South
University Press of Florida Receives NEH Grant to Publish Diverse Stories of America
The University Press of Florida has received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to expand the Press’s publications in African American Studies (AAS) and Latin American and Caribbean Studies (LACS).The grant will support the Press’s project “Exploring Diverse Stories of America through Humanities Publishing,” enabling the Press to increase its capacity … Continue reading University Press of Florida Receives NEH Grant to Publish Diverse Stories of America
A Punkhouse in the Deep South Book Tour
Meet Aaron Cometbus and Scott Satterwhite, authors of A Punkhouse in the Deep South: The Oral History of 309, on their book tour! For more details on these events, view our calendar or click the links below the image. October 5, 7:00 p.m. | 309 Punk Museum | Pensacola, FL October 6, 6:00 p.m. | … Continue reading A Punkhouse in the Deep South Book Tour
Continuities in Black Women’s Political Culture
By Deanna M. Gillespie, author of The Citizenship Education Program and Black Women's Political Culture. This book is available at a discount price through December 15, 2021. Order here and use code ALH21 at checkout. In Fall 2020, the nation’s attention focused on a presidential election held during a global pandemic. Across the country, governors authorized expanded … Continue reading Continuities in Black Women’s Political Culture
Dancing Past the Light
Meet the author at Collected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse in Santa Fe, NM, October 20 at 6p.m. View our calendar for more details! “[A] rich, compelling biography. . . . This thoughtful and elegant narrative is full of wonderful stories about the world of ballet. A fitting tribute to the life and legacy of a … Continue reading Dancing Past the Light
Balanchine’s Apprentice
“A close-up look by an astute and engaging observer, neither self-important nor falsely modest, at one of the supreme artists of the past century and a celebration of the astonishing work and the astonishing company he created.”—Wall Street Journal “Clifford, founder of the Los Angeles Ballet, debuts with an enthralling look at his decades-long career and … Continue reading Balanchine’s Apprentice
The Archaeology of the Upper Amazon
“A welcome addition to the sparse but growing literature on the upper Amazon region. One of the strengths of this volume is that it includes contributions from multiple countries; even though national borders would have had no impact on ancient societies, they too often constrain our contemporary discussions of the past.”—Robyn Cutright, Centre College “Demonstrates … Continue reading The Archaeology of the Upper Amazon
The Archaeology of Craft and Industry
“Fennell offers us a fresh and exciting expansion of industrial archaeology through the lens of craft production. This book, with its impressive array of case studies, unequivocally demonstrates the relevance of historical and industrial archaeology to the broader anthropological project.”—Charles E. Orser Jr., author of The Archaeology of Race and Racialization in Historic America“Sheds light on … Continue reading The Archaeology of Craft and Industry
The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat
Meet the author (and the famous Key Marco Cat!) at the Marco Island Historical Museum on Thursday, September 23 at 5pm. For more information, visit our calendar. “An outstanding book on one of North America’s most iconic artifacts. We follow the Cat from its origins as a tree in a forest a few centuries ago … Continue reading The Nine Lives of Florida’s Famous Key Marco Cat
