“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
Janet Reno: A Life
“It is hard to believe we had to wait this long for the definitive biography of Janet Reno, who served as the attorney general of the United States and exemplified legal probity, diligence, and adherence to the rule of law. Her life has been an example to so many. Stiehm has done us all a … Continue reading Janet Reno: A Life
Fisher-Hunter-Gatherer Complexity in North America
“Moves beyond finding complexity in the hunter-gatherer archaeological record, instead exploring the historical processes, contingencies, and environments by which and in which foragers deployed the strategies that constitute complexity. A valuable contribution to the geographically expansive and temporally deep reconsideration under way about what it means to be a hunter-gatherer, and whether the concept retains … Continue reading Fisher-Hunter-Gatherer Complexity in North America
University Press of Florida Announces The Melvyn New and Joan New Editing Internship
Gainesville, Fla.—The University Press of Florida (UPF) is pleased to announce The Melvyn New and Joan New Editing Internship, named in honor of Melvyn New, professor emeritus at the University of Florida and longtime UPF author, and in memory of his wife, Joan New. The internship is graciously funded by Melvyn New with the purpose … Continue reading University Press of Florida Announces The Melvyn New and Joan New Editing Internship
Backpacking Florida
“An excellent book. I’ve been backpacking for 50 years and learned a lot about backpacking the state. Molloy breaks down tips and tricks for having a fun and successful backpacking experience.”—Joe Cuhaj, author of Hiking the Gulf Coast: A Guide to the Area’s Greatest Hiking Adventures “Backpacking Florida will inspire readers to want to immediately run … Continue reading Backpacking Florida
Shaping Dance Canons: Criticism, Aesthetics, and Equity
“Assembled with urgent clarity and razor-sharp analytical force, this thoughtful book provokes a consideration of how it is that some writers make sense, or non-sense, of the worlds of dance we share. Mattingly helps the reader understand that dance criticism is bound up in systems of exclusion and disavowal that must be acknowledged. An offering … Continue reading Shaping Dance Canons: Criticism, Aesthetics, and Equity
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
Intern Guest Post: Summer at UPF
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
About the Publisher
Thanks to all of our readers who follow our blog for news about our books and authors! Today we wanted to take some time to introduce the publisher behind the books you read about here. Located in Gainesville, Florida, our staff of 22 oversees all aspects of each book’s life cycle, from acquisitions to editorial, … Continue reading About the Publisher
Meredith Morris-Babb Retires from University Press of Florida
After 24 years with the University Press of Florida (UPF), acquisitions editor and former director Meredith Morris-Babb will retire on October 1, 2020. Beginning her publishing career with William C. Brown Publishing and having also served as acquisitions editor at the University of Tennessee Press, Babb joined UPF in 1996 as editor-in-chief and became director … Continue reading Meredith Morris-Babb Retires from University Press of Florida
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