As our world becomes more complex, university presses play an ever more critical role in society. University presses serve the world of ideas at a time of consolidation in the media industry and publish important works that commercial publishers ignore because they do not sell enough copies.

For over a hundred years, University of California Press has provided a voice for great ideas, publishing the work of scholars, writers, and artists ranging from literature and the arts to the social and natural sciences.

Above all, we strive to publish works that make a difference to lives around the globe—whether they define a new direction in scholarship, influence the way students learn, change the way we experience various art forms, or contribute to the public good. This commitment to excellence is possible only with the support of the philanthropic community.

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