University of Massachusetts Press

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About

Founded in 1963, the University of Massachusetts Press publishes scholarship, literature, and books for general readers that reflect the quality and diversity of intellectual life on our campuses, in our region, and around the world. Serving interconnected communities of scholars, students, and citizens, the Press seeks to enhance and reflect the values and strengths of the University and the Commonwealth. UMass Press has sold more than 2,000,000 volumes since its inception, and currently has over 1,400 titles in print.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 1963

Publication Medium

Print Publication Print Publication

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Nonfiction Open

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Scholars.

Lengths:

Book: No specific word count limits known.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Academic, Personal.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Anthropology: General, Cultural anthropology, Ethnography and Ethnology, See guidelines.
Architecture and Planning: General, See guidelines.
Education/Pedagogy: General, See guidelines.
Geography: General, See guidelines.
History: Art history.
Law/Juridical Science: General, See guidelines.
Lifestyle: Food and Drink, See guidelines.
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism, Writing, See guidelines.
Memoir.
Music: Classical music, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Nature/Environment: Environmental issues, See guidelines.
Performing Arts: General, Performance art, Theater, Theory/Analysis/Criticism, See guidelines.
Philosophy: General, See guidelines.
Place/Regions: Specific region.
Politics/Political Science.
Religion/Spirituality: General, See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: Gender studies, LGBTQ issues, Women/Female issues, See guidelines.
Society/Culture: General, Crime, Ethnicity/Race, Social issues, See guidelines.
Sociology: General, See guidelines.
Sports/Recreation: General, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: General, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

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Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 11 Sep 2026

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