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Michigan State University Press is the scholarly publishing arm of historic Michigan State University (1855), the nation’s pioneer land-grant university and the prototype for the institutions established under the Morrill Act of 1862. Although a formal Press was not established at MSU until the mid 20th century, scholarly publishing was an important part of the institution’s mission from early on;

significant and influential technical publications were regularly issued from the colleges as early as the mid 1870s. Since its founding in 1947, the mission of the Michigan State University Press has been to be a catalyst for positive intellectual, social, and technological change through the publication of research and intellectual inquiry, making significant contributions to scholarship in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Both the MSU Press Book Division and Journals Division participate in the Green Press Initiative and are committed to developing and encouraging ecologically responsible publishing practices. In the spirit of our land-grant founding, all new Michigan State University Press books are printed on paper that is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. Our books meet the minimum requirements established by the American National Standard for Information Sciences-permanence of paper for printed materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992 (R1997). Our Journals Division publishes award-winning, academic journals that span a wide variety of academic disciplines. Michigan State University Press is a member of The Association of American University Presses and The Society for Scholarly Publishing. We participate in the University Readers course materials program and the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Program.

🍓🍯 Christine Ferber's "Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber" is the perfect guide for anyone lookin...
12/18/2024

🍓🍯 Christine Ferber's "Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber" is the perfect guide for anyone looking to make delicious, artisanal jams and jellies. Known for her meticulous techniques and creative flavor combos, Ferber has earned a reputation as a preserving master 🏆—with Martha Stewart's stamp of approval! ✅

If you're eager to try your hand at these gourmet treats, Martha Stewart’s website has shared several of Ferber's recipes, giving you a sneak peek into her amazing methods 🍇✨.

Here's one to start with:
🫐📖 Blueberry Preserves Recipe: https://www.marthastewart.com/1113481/blueberry-preserves

Looking for a perfect gift for a holiday baker or hoping to level up your own jam-making skills? "Mes Confitures" is a must-have! 🎁

📚 Order Mes Confitures: https://msupress.org/9780870136290/mes-confitures/

Happy jam-making! 🍒🥄

We are thrilled to see our authors, editors, and MSU alums at the 2024 African Studies Association Annual Meeting in Chi...
12/14/2024

We are thrilled to see our authors, editors, and MSU alums at the 2024 African Studies Association Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL!
• James Yeku, The Algorithmic Age of Personality (Coming 2025)
• Anita Plummer, Kenya's Engagement with China
• Jill E. Kelly, To Swim with Crocodiles
• Lynne Schler, Decolonizing Independence
• Getahun Benti and Dawne Curry, MSU alums

We’re excited to share that two MSU Press authors recently joined the "Africa Past and Present" podcast for an insightfu...
12/13/2024

We’re excited to share that two MSU Press authors recently joined the "Africa Past and Present" podcast for an insightful conversation about African history, culture, and politics, as well as the African diaspora. Hosted by Peter Alegi, editor of the African History and Culture series at MSU Press, this series explores history, anthropology, sociology, and political science, as well as interdisciplinary studies, works on the African diaspora, and digital scholarship.

✨ To read more, please visit: https://msupress.org/blog/2024/12/12/msu-press-authors-discuss-history-culture-and-politics-in-africa-and-the-diaspora-in-podcast/

🎧 Tune in to hear from our authors and learn more about Africa’s past, present, and future!

Listen now: https://afripod.aodl.org/search/

MSU Press will attend the 2024 ASA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, from December 12th to 14th. Visit us at booth #208 fo...
12/12/2024

MSU Press will attend the 2024 ASA Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL, from December 12th to 14th. Visit us at booth #208 for a selection of new and backlist books in African, African American, and Diaspora studies!
For more information, please visit: https://msupress.org/blog/2024/12/09/africa-and-its-diasporas/

MSU Press Michigan-Themed Bake-Off Recap! We had a great time celebrating and enjoying some favorite Michigan foods in h...
12/06/2024

MSU Press Michigan-Themed Bake-Off Recap!

We had a great time celebrating and enjoying some favorite Michigan foods in honor of our Michigan books! 📚💙

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and participated! 🥧

For more information on the Michigan books, please visit: https://msupress.org/blog/2024/12/02/msu-press-2024-staff-gift-guide/

🌟 It's Giving Tuesday! 🌟Join us in supporting the rich history of Michigan’s sand dunes! We’re excited to back Professor...
12/03/2024

🌟 It's Giving Tuesday! 🌟

Join us in supporting the rich history of Michigan’s sand dunes! We’re excited to back Professor Alan F. Arbogast from Michigan State University Press in his forthcoming book dedicated to these incredible landscapes.

Your contributions will help include:

📚 Stunning sand dune illustrations
📊 LIDAR maps
📸 Beautiful photographs

Every donation helps bring this project to life!

👉 Learn more and donate here: https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/support-sand-dune-scholarship

Thank you for your generosity! 💚

Stay up to date with the latest books and news from MSU Press. Join our email newsletter in time for the holidays for ex...
11/23/2024

Stay up to date with the latest books and news from MSU Press. Join our email newsletter in time for the holidays for exclusive updates and offers. ✨📚

Sign up today! 👉 https://mailchi.mp/msu/join-our-mailing-list

We are pleased to see our authors and editors at the National Communication Association 110th Annual Convention in New O...
11/22/2024

We are pleased to see our authors and editors at the National Communication Association 110th Annual Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana

- Carly Woods, author of "Debating Women"
- Emily Winderman, co-editor of "Covid and… How to do Rhetoric in a Pandemic"
- Allison Prasch and Sara McKinnon, editors of "Foreign Policy Rhetoric in a Global Era"
- Kevin Musgrave, author of "Persons of the Market"
- Leslie Harris, "The Rhetoric of White Slavery and the Making of National Identity"

In 2015, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. entrusted Michigan State University Press to publish his autobiography, "Privilege and P...
11/21/2024

In 2015, Clifton R. Wharton Jr. entrusted Michigan State University Press to publish his autobiography, "Privilege and Prejudice: The Life of a Black Pioneer". He is fondly remembered by those who worked with him on this project, which enshrined his vision for and experience with Michigan State University in his own words.

In remembrance of Dr. Wharton, we are sharing an excerpt from his book in which he described how he came to earn the historic distinction as the first Black president of MSU and of any major predominately white university in the United States.

https://msupress.org/blog/2024/11/20/wharton-remembered/

Meet MSU Press editor Judith Lakamper at the NCA 110th Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA, November 21 to 24, 2024. MS...
11/20/2024

Meet MSU Press editor Judith Lakamper at the NCA 110th Annual Convention in New Orleans, LA, November 21 to 24, 2024. MSU Press will present books from our scholars and offer a discount of up to 30% on featured conference titles.

Come see us at booth #205!

Use NCA2025 through January 2025 for up to 30% off on featured conference titles.

For more information, please visit: https://msupress.org/blog/2024/10/31/national-communication-association-2024/

In honor of the theme of this year’s University Press Week, we celebrate the ways in which university presses through ...
11/15/2024

In honor of the theme of this year’s University Press Week, we celebrate the ways in which university presses through their publications and collaborations to present thought-provoking concepts, new points of view, and inspiring ideas, many of which advocate for social change.

Follow this link to see a curation of free articles from QED's special issue on Q***r Healing and Transformative Justice: https://msupress.org/blog/2024/11/14/queer-healing-and-transformative-justice/

The Gallery invites all to with the Association of University Presses community, exploring,engaging, advancing, and ...
11/11/2024

The Gallery invites all to with the Association of University Presses community, exploring,
engaging, advancing, and promoting the latest ideas and scholarship. for science & the
environment!

UP Week 2024 Gallery and Reading List: https://bit.ly/4hWVSNF

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Michigan State University Press is the scholarly publishing arm of historic Michigan State University (1855), the nation’s pioneer land-grant university and the prototype for the institutions established under the Morrill Act of 1862. Although a formal Press was not established at MSU until the mid 20th century, scholarly publishing was an important part of the institution’s mission from early on; significant and influential technical publications were regularly issued from the colleges as early as the mid 1870s. Since its founding in 1947, the mission of the Michigan State University Press has been to be a catalyst for positive intellectual, social, and technological change through the publication of research and intellectual inquiry, making significant contributions to scholarship in the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Both the MSU Press Book Division and Journals Division participate in the Green Press Initiative and are committed to developing and encouraging ecologically responsible publishing practices. In the spirit of our land-grant founding, all new Michigan State University Press books are printed on paper that is approved by the Forest Stewardship Council. Our books meet the minimum requirements established by the American National Standard for Information Sciences-permanence of paper for printed materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992 (R1997). Our Journals Division publishes award-winning, academic journals that span a wide variety of academic disciplines. Michigan State University Press is a member of The Association of American University Presses and The Society for Scholarly Publishing. We participate in the University Readers course materials program and the Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Program.