University Press of Florida Archaeology & Anthropology, Publication Announcement

The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean

“A stimulating source of new ideas and data about the archaeology and history of the Indian Ocean world that deserves to be widely read and widely referenced.”—Peter Mitchell, author of African Islands: A Comparative Archaeology   “Makes a significant contribution to the growing literature on the archaeology of the Indian Ocean and the ongoing theoretical, geographic, … Continue reading The Archaeology of Modern Worlds in the Indian Ocean

University Press of Florida Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Press News

New Book Series from University of Florida Press to Explore Latin America and the Caribbean through Geography  

The University of Florida Press announces a new book series, “Critical Geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean,” edited by Adam Bledsoe, Joel Correia, Andrea Marston, Aaron Strain, and Joaquín Villanueva and published in partnership with the Conference of Latin American Geography. This new series will explore Latin America and the Caribbean through the multiple … Continue reading New Book Series from University of Florida Press to Explore Latin America and the Caribbean through Geography  

University Press of Florida Archaeology & Anthropology, Publication Announcement

Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America

“An outstanding collection of research that highlights the diversity of approaches to the study of people and their relationships with aquatic landscapes in Latin America and the Caribbean.”—Amanda Evans, editor of The Archaeology of Vernacular Watercraft  “An impressive collection of coastal and underwater archaeological research done in the Latin America region. A new anchor and compass-like … Continue reading Underwater and Coastal Archaeology in Latin America

University Press of Florida Literature & Literary Criticism, Publication Announcement

Textual and Critical Intersections

“For five decades, Melvyn New has been one of the leading critics of eighteenth-century literature, as well as one of the most important editors in the field. Styled as ‘conversations’ overheard between texts, the essays gathered in this volume celebrate the power of literary genius. Great literature matters, New argues, and, in these essays, he … Continue reading Textual and Critical Intersections

University Press of Florida Florida, Publication Announcement

Wild Florida

“Hines’s images are both technical and artful, and the accompanying text is simultaneously accessible and reverent. Residents or visitors, newcomers or natives will all learn something new in these pages and find renewed appreciation for the ecology of still-wild Florida.”—Julie Wraithmell, executive director, Audubon Florida   “In this stunning presentation of images and vignettes, Hines truly … Continue reading Wild Florida

University Press of Florida Author Post, History

Writing Black Women’s History: University Press Week 2023

We are celebrating University Press Week November 13‒17 along with other members of the Association of University Presses (AUPresses), an organization of 160 international nonprofit scholarly publishers. Today's post is part of the UP Week blog tour, and for this post we invited authors of recent books on Black women's history to share their experiences researching, writing, … Continue reading Writing Black Women’s History: University Press Week 2023