Eric I Schwartz

Contributor: I'm an intersex professor. Am I supposed to lie by teaching 'only male and female'? A campaign against teachers who acknowledge realities of human biology forces a choice: Teach truth and risk your job, or lie and maybe keep it.

This is an excellent piece from @georgianndavis.bsky.social on the wave of anti-scientific censorship sweeping the country and what it means to teach honestly in the moment.

The Diversity of Morals by Steven Lukes

Steven Lukes

Tomorrow (October 1st) at 12:30 pm EDT, please join @nyu.edu in welcoming Steven Lukes for a discussion of his new book, The Diversity of Morals. Learn more about this in-person event here: press.princeton.edu/events/steve....

Traceable Relation A collection of linked essays and poems concerned with the vitality of art and writing in the wake of grief. At the intersections of poetry, sonic/ visual te...

Traceable Relation @fonografeditions.bsky.social @nyupress.bsky.social

The Projects How housing policy failed the people it was designed to help — and how to fix itAs the US struggles to provide affordable housing, millions of Americans li...

The Projects @nyupress.bsky.social

SPINE-University Press Coverage, September 2025 The Uni Press round-up is back! We welcome you to our ongoing feature, now penned by designer and photographer Giles Hoover , in which we periodically highlight a selection of recent university press...

Some strong cover and jacket designs in Spine's September 2025 university press round-up including ...

Meet an acquiring editor at Columbia University Press An interview with editor Alyssa M. Napier of Columbia University Press by Laura Portwood-Stacer of Manuscript Works

Invaluable perspective here for academic authors on how to think about how your book fits with a given UP list, & how editors think about what they're looking for.
#writing #publishing 🗃️

newsletter.manuscriptworks.com/posts/alyssa...

Bucknell is closing its university press bc apparently it "doesn't serve undergrads." What content exactly do they think is being taught in upper-level undergrad courses? IT'S RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS FROM PRESSES LIKE BUCKNELL UP.

networks.h-net.org/group/discus...

I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside Alyssa (& hope to resume doing so post sabbatical) and she’s wonderful. Quick, clear, and a real lover of authors and books. I hope you’ll reach out and share your sociology book project ideas with her!!

Rules for Reactionaries reveals how language both reflects and shapes our politics. By reminding us each of the power we possess, Bebout challenges us to not only combat the rhetoric of reactionaries, but to change our own way of thinking.

How to be an "apocalyptic optimist" Dana R. Fisher calls herself an "apocalyptic optimist" based on her research as a sociologist of large social movements. Her studies suggest that ever-increasing climate disasters will get people out in the streets demanding the action we need. She breaks down how to cultivate resilience to catastrophe in yourself and your community — and how to rally for change in the face of seemingly intractable problems.

Since it’s #ClimateWeekNYC, my TED Talk just hit 490k views, and the polycrisis is upon us, I’m reupping my case for being an Apocalyptic Optimist
Ready to rally as activists, disruptors, and bridge builders in these darkening days: go.ted.com/danarfisher

YouTube video by Readium Foundation Powered by Readium · Interview with Jonathan Greenberg from the NYU Libraries

Jonathan Greenberg of @nyupress.bsky.social and @nyulibraries.bsky.social on the reader he is developing for the multi volume series Jews in the Soviet Union.

Printing Nueva York Uncovers the network of Spanish-language writers and editors in 19th-century New York, whose media innovations fueled anticolonial struggles and democratic i...

"A groundbreaking study that showcases the intertwined history of American and Latinx media." - Kirkus Reviews

Scott Simon’s Open Book: Howard Husock’s newest book THE PROJECTS: HOW PUBLIC HOUSING FAILED AMERICA A recording from Scott Simon's live video

Howard Husock and Scott Simon discuss The Projects: How Public Housing Failed America

"If the U.S. is going to heal its civic life through dialogue, I think it will require Americans to not just speak with those they disagree with, but to listen to them as well." - Lee Bebout, @us.theconversation.com @nyupress.bsky.social

New podcast alert - Nerd from the Future introduces you to the best insights from the nation’s leading humanities professors. Check it out 👇

... Rhonda Evans's CATHERINE LATIMER'S LEGACY: HOW HARLEM'S LIBRARIAN REDEFINED BLACK LITERATURE, revealing the pioneering work of the first Black librarian hired by the New York Public Library during the Harlem Renaissance ... to Clara Platter at NYU Press (world).

"At its center, the Washington Square Arch—an iconic symbol of New York City—has been reinterpreted in a contemporary form, thoughtfully designed to remain relevant and distinctive across print and digital applications for years to come.” Austin Gutierrez, designer

“Rooted in tradition but designed for the future, this logo reflects NYU Press’ vision while paying homage to its scholarly heritage. By combining the brand equity of NYU Press with the broader recognition of NYU, the logo reinforces a cohesive identity across platforms and audiences.

Home - Brooklyn Book Festival The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City's largest free literary festival.

Announcing the New Branding and Visual Identity for New York University Press

Officially launching at the Brooklyn Book Festival on September 21, 2025

Republicans Want More Pregnant Women in Prisons. A New Book Describes What It’s Like. As pregnancy criminalization is on the rise, Birth Behind Bars offers a rare look at what it’s like to be pregnant behind bars.

"Based on in-depth interviews with nearly three dozen women who were incarcerated in prisons throughout the Midwest while pregnant, the book provides rare insight into the experiences of pregnant women behind bars ..." @motherjones.com

Pioneers of Latino Ministry: Claretians and the Evolving World of Catholic America by Deborah E Kanter Historian Kanter (Chicago Católico) details in this scrupulous survey how the Claretians, a congregation of Catholic missionarie...

"An insightful look at an under explored corner of Catholic American history." @publisherswkly.bsky.social