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NEW BOOK SERIES

South Asian Literature, Arts, and Culture Studies
Series Editor: Moumin Quazi

The South Asian Literature, Arts and Culture Studies series invites submissions from scholars working in the field of South Asian Studies, with a particular interest in literature, the arts (print and film), politics, religion, and society. South Asian Studies especially focuses on the Indian subcontinent, particularly India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Burma, and the diaspora of Non-Resident South Asians throughout the world. The series welcomes a variety of approaches and theories that interrogate and explore aspects and elements of South Asian thought, life, and artistic production. The series does not only focus on contemporary, but also in special cases, on the ancient or classical studies.

This series welcomes a variety of analytical approaches and theories, especially postcolonial, feminist, post-structural, new historical, psychological, Marxist, and structuralist. Scholars working in related fields, such as philosophy, hermeneutics, and social theory, with a major interest in how these disciplines relate to South Asian Studies, are also invited to contribute manuscripts.


A NEW BOOK SERIES FROM PETER LANG PUBLISHING

B L A C K  S T U D I E S  A N D  C R I T I C A L  T H I N K I N G
DR. ROCHELLE BROCK & DR. RICHARD GREGGORY JOHNSON III, EXECUTIVE EDITORS

Black Studies and Critical Thinking is an interdisciplinary series which examines the intellectual traditions of and cultural contributions made by people of African descent throughout the world. Whether it is in literature, art, music, science, or academics, these contributions are vast and far-reaching. As we work to stretch the boundaries of knowledge and understanding of issues critical to the Black experience, this series offers a unique opportunity to study the social, economic, and political forces that have shaped the historic experience of Black America, and that continue to determine our future. Black Studies and Critical Thinking is positioned at the forefront of research on the Black experience, and is the source for dynamic, innovative, and creative exploration of the most vital issues facing African Americans. The series invites contributions from all disciplines but is specially suited for cultural studies, anthropology, history, sociology, literature, art, and music.

SUBJECTS OF INTEREST INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):

  • Education
  • Sociology
  • History
  • Media/Communication
  • Spirituality/Indigenous Thought
  • Women’s Studies
  • Policy Studies
  • Advertising
  • African American Studies
  • Black Political Thought
If you have a book prospectus or manuscript that you would like considered for the series, please contact Dr. Brock (Indiana University Northwest): brock2@iun.edu or Dr. Johnson (University of Vermont): richard.johnson-III@uvm.edu


PETER LANG PUBLISHING PURCHASES FORTHCOMING MEDIA/COMMUNICATION LIST FROM HAMPTON PRESS

New York-based Peter Lang Publishing has purchased a portion of the frontlist of Hampton Press, an academic publisher of books in media/communication.  Hampton will retain its current backlist, and will publish the balance of its contracted titles, but plans to wind down remaining operations by the end of 2012 when it publishes its final list of new titles.

“Hampton Press is a well respected name among academics and libraries,” stated Chris Myers, Managing Director of Peter Lang.  “We’re very pleased to be working with their authors.  This is a significant addition to our media and communication list, one that creates real synergy between the two companies.”

Founded in 1992, Hampton Press has a backlist of over 400 titles and publishes 35 new books annually.


CONFERENCES

Peter Lang USA will attend the following conferences in Fall 2010:

  • AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
  • NAME (National Association of Multicultural Education)
  • NCA (National Communication Association)
  • SBL (Society for Biblical Literature)
Contact the Marketing department if you have any questions concerning US conferences.