May 8, 2012
A sneak peek at Fall 2012 books
Take a look at our new catalog, showcasing books to come from UNC Press in Fall/Winter 2012-2013. Continue Reading A sneak peek at Fall 2012 books
April 11, 2012
New E-book Short: Women and the Politics of Sterilization
In this UNC Press e-book short, Johanna Schoen explains the legal construction of North Carolina’s sterilization program, which lasted far longer than similar programs in other states, and demonstrates through the stories of several women how the state was able to deny women who were poor, uneducated, African American, or “promiscuous” reproductive autonomy in multiple ways. Continue Reading New E-book Short: Women and the Politics of Sterilization
April 5, 2012
Septima Clark Biography Now Available as Enhanced E-Book
The enhanced e-book features nearly 100 primary-source items, including photographs, documents, letters, newspaper clippings, and 60 audio excerpts from oral-history interviews with 15 individuals—including Clark herself—each embedded in the narrative where it will be most meaningful.. Continue Reading Septima Clark Biography Now Available as Enhanced E-Book
March 27, 2012
Spring sale now includes Civil War & Literary Studies
Our 90th anniversary sale now includes selected titles in Civil War, literary studies, women’s studies, religious studies, African American history, and art/architecture/craft. Continue Reading Spring sale now includes Civil War & Literary Studies
February 14, 2012
NCPedia adds Dictionary of N.C. Biography & Encyclopedia of North Carolina to online archive
Content from William S. Powell’s Encyclopedia of North Carolina and the 6-volume Dictionary of North Carolina Biography will be available online at NCPedia.org. Continue Reading NCPedia adds Dictionary of N.C. Biography & Encyclopedia of North Carolina to online archive
February 9, 2012
New ebook offers blueprint for building a globally competitive South
Gitterman and Coclanis argue that our leaders must find a way to forge a bipartisan, pro-growth economic agenda and, in order to implement it, embrace creative public-private partnerships of various kinds. Continue Reading New ebook offers blueprint for building a globally competitive South
February 6, 2012
UNC Press celebrates 90 years, and the gifts are for you!
In celebration of our 90th birthday, we’ll feature new disciplines reduced 50% each month. Save now on books in African American History and Religious Studies. Continue Reading UNC Press celebrates 90 years, and the gifts are for you!
January 12, 2012
Essential tools for teaching international and global studies
An excellent introductory textbook for the study of globalization, plus links to online resources including instructor’s manual, supplementary online chapter, and an active blog. Continue Reading Essential tools for teaching international and global studies
January 10, 2012
DocSouth Books are now available!
Comprising slave narratives, a collection of slave songs, and a call-to-arms pamphlet by a free black man, the DocSouth Books program makes accessible in book (and ebook) form several compelling and enlightening texts from the nineteenth century. Continue Reading DocSouth Books are now available!
December 20, 2011
Announcing the Southern Cultures Music Issue and enhanced ebook
Southern Cultures has just released the 2011 Music Issue–in print, online, and in eBook formats–including an enhanced Kindle edition that includes all the tracks from this year’s free CD. The Avett Brothers headline our CD, which also features Doc and Merle Watson and a blend of many more new and classic Southern artists. Continue Reading Announcing the Southern Cultures Music Issue and enhanced ebook
December 2, 2011
Free Book Friday! Music From the True Vine
Update 4:19 pm: And our winner this week is Maggie Baker! Congratulations, Maggie. I’ll email you for shipping instructions. Matt, thanks for playing (and tweeting about it!). Happy Friday everyone! And even happier because you get a chance to win a free book. It’s our monthly Free Book Friday giveaway, and today’s book is Music From the True Vine: Mike Seeger’s Life… Continue Reading Free Book Friday! Music From the True Vine
November 10, 2011
Tar Heel basketball season kicks off with book sale and giveaway
Get your copy of Carolina Basketball: A Century of Excellence at Bull’s Head Bookshop on the UNC campus and enter to win a Carolina basketball prize package. Continue Reading Tar Heel basketball season kicks off with book sale and giveaway
November 4, 2011
Free Book Friday!: The Happy Table of Eugene Walter
Tell us your favorite way to employ spirits in the kitchen–a cocktail or food recipe–and be entered to win a free copy of The Happy Table of Eugene Walter. Drawing takes place 4pm EST today! Continue Reading Free Book Friday!: The Happy Table of Eugene Walter
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