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David B. Wong

Moral Relativity

$95.00

Moral Relativity: Reconciling Objectivity and Subjectivity provides a compelling framework for understanding moral experience through the lens of relativism. The book contends that there is no single true morality and argues that this perspective best explains the dual nature of moral experience, which combines elements of objectivity—such as truth claims and rational argumentation—with elements of subjectivity, including deep cultural and individual disagreements. By exploring the nature of moral language and its relationship to truth, facts, and human behavior, the book examines how moral statements and values are influenced by diverse cultural, philosophical, and linguistic contexts. This approach critiques absolutist claims of a singular moral truth while offering a nuanced explanation of moral plurality that embraces the complexity of moral discourse.

The book also integrates contemporary developments in the philosophy of language to address long-standing challenges in metaethics. By building on advancements in theories of truth, reference, and translation, it critiques older approaches rooted in verificationism and the analytic-synthetic distinction. Instead, it proposes a new relativist framework that bridges the perceived gap between the objective and subjective dimensions of morality. Drawing on examples from moral philosophy, comparative ethics, and sociocultural analysis, the book demonstrates how relativist theories can provide a coherent reconciliation of moral diversity with the shared human pursuit of ethical understanding. This innovative perspective challenges traditional moral paradigms, offering a robust theoretical foundation for analyzing the interplay between cultural relativism and moral objectivity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Ernst Krenek With Contributions by Will Ogdon and John Stewart

Horizons Circled

$39.95

Horizons Circled: Reflections on My Music captures Ernst Krenek’s profound insights on his artistic journey, articulated through a series of reflective essays. Originating from his time as a Regents Lecturer at the University of California, San Diego, in 1970, these essays emerged from four informal lectures that Krenek delivered while surrounded by friends and admirers. Revisiting five decades of creativity, Krenek examined his multifaceted career as a composer, teacher, and writer against the backdrop of dramatic historical and cultural shifts. These lectures, later revised into the essays in this volume, offer a rich tapestry of his experiences across arts, education, politics, and the trials of exile.

The title, Horizons Circled, echoes one of Krenek's significant compositions and aptly reflects the expansive scope of his reflections. The essays delve into his personal and professional milestones, illustrating the resilience and adaptability that characterized his approach to modernism and experimentation in music. Beyond a simple autobiography, the book highlights Krenek’s role as a guiding force for the avant-garde music department at UCSD, a legacy evident in his influence on colleagues and students alike, including notable composers Will Ogdon and Robert Erickson. Krenek’s narrative resonates as a testament to the enduring power of creativity and intellectual exploration in the face of evolving artistic landscapes.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Ernst Krenek With Contributions by Will Ogdon and John Stewart

Horizons Circled

$95.00

Horizons Circled: Reflections on My Music captures Ernst Krenek’s profound insights on his artistic journey, articulated through a series of reflective essays. Originating from his time as a Regents Lecturer at the University of California, San Diego, in 1970, these essays emerged from four informal lectures that Krenek delivered while surrounded by friends and admirers. Revisiting five decades of creativity, Krenek examined his multifaceted career as a composer, teacher, and writer against the backdrop of dramatic historical and cultural shifts. These lectures, later revised into the essays in this volume, offer a rich tapestry of his experiences across arts, education, politics, and the trials of exile.

The title, Horizons Circled, echoes one of Krenek's significant compositions and aptly reflects the expansive scope of his reflections. The essays delve into his personal and professional milestones, illustrating the resilience and adaptability that characterized his approach to modernism and experimentation in music. Beyond a simple autobiography, the book highlights Krenek’s role as a guiding force for the avant-garde music department at UCSD, a legacy evident in his influence on colleagues and students alike, including notable composers Will Ogdon and Robert Erickson. Krenek’s narrative resonates as a testament to the enduring power of creativity and intellectual exploration in the face of evolving artistic landscapes.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Hugh MacDiarmid Edited by Duncan Glen

Selected Essays of Hugh MacDiarmid

$39.95

Selected Essays of Hugh MacDiarmid, edited and introduced by Duncan Glen, brings together a wide-ranging selection of prose by the poet otherwise known as Christopher Murray Grieve, a towering figure of twentieth-century Scottish letters. While MacDiarmid is now recognized as one of the century’s great poets, his prolific prose—scattered across journals, newspapers, pamphlets, and polemical tracts—remains less accessible. Glen’s introduction situates MacDiarmid’s output within the contexts of journalism, nationalism, communism, and cultural polemic, emphasizing the urgency with which he wrote rather than stylistic polish. Trained as a reporter before the First World War and active as a journalist for over a decade thereafter, MacDiarmid developed a capacity for producing vivid, quotational, argumentative prose at speed. That facility was turned into a tool for cultural agitation: whether in The Scottish Chapbook, The Northern Review, or The Voice of Scotland, MacDiarmid used his essays to argue for a revival of Scots language, to demand recognition of Scotland’s artistic traditions, and to intervene in contemporary political debates from socialism to Douglasite economics.

The essays collected here span several decades, revealing MacDiarmid as cultural critic, propagandist, educator, and agitator. Many are framed by his broader project of a Scottish literary renaissance, in which recovering and reinventing linguistic and cultural resources were inseparable from advancing radical political commitments. Glen traces how MacDiarmid wrote not only under his own name but also pseudonymously, replying to detractors and constructing defenses of his poetry and politics in a hostile climate. The selection underscores his deep internationalism—his ability to draw on European literatures, Marx and Engels, or Ruskin and Morris—while insisting on the particularity of Scottish experience. In these essays, MacDiarmid deploys prose as a companion to his poetry: an arsenal of manifestos, critiques, and provocations that embody the restless intelligence behind his verse. This volume, long overdue, makes available the other half of MacDiarmid’s achievement and situates his cultural struggle within both Scottish and international modernism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Mark D. Meyerson

The Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel

$49.95

The kingdom of Valencia was home to Christian Spain's largest Muslim population during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabel. How did Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia remain relatively stable in this volatile period that saw the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, the Expulsion of the Jews, the conquest of Granada, and the conversion of the Muslims of Granada and Castile? In explanation, Mark Meyerson achieves the first thorough analysis of Fernando and Isabel's policy toward both Muslims and Jews. His findings will stimulate much discussion among Hispanists, Arabists, and historians.

Meyerson argues that the key to the persistence of Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia lies in the hitherto unexamined differences between the royal couple concerning matters of religion. More than a study of the minority policy of the Catholic Monarchs, however, The Muslims of Valencia is an exemplary analysis of the economic life of Valencia's Muslims and the complex institutional and social network that held them suspended "between coexistence and crusade."

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

The Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel

Richard C. Dales

Marius: On The Elements

$39.95

Marius: On the Elements is a groundbreaking exploration of twelfth-century scientific thought, revealing the remarkable intellectual rigor and experimental focus of its time. Written by the enigmatic figure Marius, this treatise delves into the nature of matter, the composition of elements, and their interactions, employing a dialogue format between teacher and student to engage readers in a systematic inquiry. The text is significant for its advanced treatment of material theory, presenting a quantitative framework for understanding how the diversity of the natural world arises from four fundamental elements. Through experiments, observations, and the rejection of magical explanations, Marius establishes a naturalistic and methodical approach that challenges contemporary accounts of medieval science as overly mystical or unstructured.

Despite the scarcity of biographical details about Marius, the text’s connections to both Arabic and Greek influences underscore the dynamic exchange of knowledge in medieval Europe. Marius synthesizes insights from sources such as Isaac Israeli, pseudo-Aristotelian works, and emerging Latin translations of Arabic texts, while also incorporating his own innovative perspectives on substance and composition. His work stands as a testament to the intellectual vitality of the period, pushing the boundaries of understanding while shaping the course of medieval natural philosophy. This treatise remains a vital resource for scholars studying the evolution of scientific methodologies and the cultural exchanges that defined the intellectual landscape of the Middle Ages.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

R. H. C. Davis

King Stephen

$39.95

King Stephen: 1135–1154 by R.H.C. Davis offers a groundbreaking reexamination of King Stephen’s tumultuous reign, challenging the conclusions of J.H. Round's seminal Geoffrey de Mandeville. Drawing on newly available sources, including the final portion of the Gesta Stephani and recently discovered charters, Davis revises the chronology and interpretation of key events, providing fresh insights into the political and administrative complexities of Stephen’s rule. The book benefits from Davis’s collaboration on the Regesta Regum Anglo-Normannorum and his integration of extensive historical scholarship, resulting in a nuanced account of a monarchy tested by civil war and shifting loyalties. An essential work for understanding 12th-century England, it sheds new light on the challenges of legitimacy and governance during one of the most fraught periods in English history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Edited by George Winchester Stone, Jr.

The Stage and the Page

$95.00

The Stage and the Page: London’s “Whole Show” in the Eighteenth-Century Theatre edited by Geo. Winchester Stone, Jr. reconceives eighteenth-century drama as a seamless interplay of script and spectacle. Refusing the false choice between literary text and stage event, this collection shows how London audiences experienced an evening as an integrated sequence—overture, prologue, mainpiece, entr’acte song and dance, epilogue, afterpiece, and final music. Essays by leading scholars map the century’s tastes and institutions: Robert D. Hume reclassifies comedy into five performative modes and periodizes shifting fashions; John Loftis reads *Tancred and Sigismunda* against the waning drama of political opposition; Leo Hughes restores the centrality of afterpieces to audience pleasure. Together they model a criticism calibrated to box-office realities, actor personalities, and the rhythms of the patent theatres.

Infrastructure and embodiment receive equal weight. Donald C. Mullin links playhouse architecture to production choices, while Ralph G. Allen’s account of “irrational entertainment” uncovers the sensorium of scenic effects. Four music-centered chapters (Stone, Knapp, Dircks, Lincoln) demonstrate how songs, burlettas, and mythic settings—from The Enchanter to Orpheus—suffused Garrick’s stage with sound, with companion audio illustrations that animate their arguments. Practice-based studies by Charles H. Shattuck (promptbooks), Shirley Wynne (gesture and dance), and Bernard Beckerman (norms for performance-aware criticism) translate ephemeral staging back onto the page. Richly interdisciplinary and methodologically eclectic, The Stage and the Page equips scholars, directors, dramaturgs, and music historians to reconstruct London’s “whole show,” restoring the eighteenth century’s theater as a living art where reading and performance illuminate each other.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Thomas Q. Reefe

The Rainbow and the Kings

$49.95

The Rainbow and the Kings: A History of the Luba Empire to 1891 offers an in-depth and meticulously researched examination of the rise, expansion, and eventual decline of the Luba Empire, one of the most significant dynastic states in Central Africa. Situated in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Luba Empire was a sophisticated polity that thrived independently of European trade influences for much of its existence. This work emphasizes the uniquely African nature of Luba state formation, exploring how governance, tribute systems, and religious ideology contributed to its longevity. Rather than being defined by external economic forces, the Luba developed a complex political and social order, built on a tribute-based system and bolstered by a rich oral tradition that preserved its history through generations.

The book delves into the intricate mechanisms of power within the Luba state, from the king's role as a political and spiritual leader to the interplay between lineage-based politics and central authority. It also highlights how the empire managed to sustain its vast territorial reach, relying on a network of client kings and the symbolic use of royal insignia to maintain influence across great distances. As European incursions and the slave and ivory trades reached the interior in the late 19th century, these pressures disrupted the Luba political structure, leading to its fragmentation. Drawing from oral histories, colonial documents, and ethnographic studies, The Rainbow and the Kings provides a compelling and authoritative account of a major African empire that shaped the history of the region long before European colonization.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Yoshie Sugihara and David W. Plath

Sensei and His People

$39.95

Sensei and His People: The Building of a Japanese Commune by Yoshie Sugihara and David W. Plath offers a rare and deeply textured account of an alternative community in modern Japan, seen through the lives of its charismatic leader, Ozaki Masutaro, and his followers. Ostracized from the Tenri church as heretics and rejected by their village of origin, Ozaki and a small circle of families built Shinkyō, a commune whose existence embodied both defiance and resilience. Sugihara, Ozaki’s partner and chronicler, narrates the commune’s history from its formative struggles in the 1930s through wartime emigration to Manchuria, postwar return, and eventual consolidation as a thriving collective enterprise. Her account foregrounds the intimate tensions of leadership, devotion, and communal solidarity, while situating Shinkyō against the broader backdrop of Japanese rural life and the national traumas of war, defeat, and reconstruction.

More than a local history, this book reveals how Shinkyō’s communal ideals were rooted in mainstream Japanese values yet tested against the pressures of ostracism, modernization, and political upheaval. Sugihara’s narrative, rendered into English by anthropologist David W. Plath, provides an ethnographic immediacy often absent from conventional sociological studies. Through family histories, anecdotes of ritual and labor, and depictions of ordinary endurance, the text illuminates both the utopian impulses and the pragmatic strategies that enabled a marginal group to survive and flourish. With its combination of biography, ethnography, and memoir, Sensei and His People invites comparisons to American communal experiments such as Oneida, yet insists on the distinctively Japanese texture of paternalistic leadership, farmer virtues, and the reworking of tradition. For scholars of religion, modernization, and comparative communalism, the book offers an unparalleled case study in the lived realities of Japanese social experimentation.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Thomas Q. Reefe

The Rainbow and the Kings

$95.00

The Rainbow and the Kings: A History of the Luba Empire to 1891 offers an in-depth and meticulously researched examination of the rise, expansion, and eventual decline of the Luba Empire, one of the most significant dynastic states in Central Africa. Situated in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Luba Empire was a sophisticated polity that thrived independently of European trade influences for much of its existence. This work emphasizes the uniquely African nature of Luba state formation, exploring how governance, tribute systems, and religious ideology contributed to its longevity. Rather than being defined by external economic forces, the Luba developed a complex political and social order, built on a tribute-based system and bolstered by a rich oral tradition that preserved its history through generations.

The book delves into the intricate mechanisms of power within the Luba state, from the king's role as a political and spiritual leader to the interplay between lineage-based politics and central authority. It also highlights how the empire managed to sustain its vast territorial reach, relying on a network of client kings and the symbolic use of royal insignia to maintain influence across great distances. As European incursions and the slave and ivory trades reached the interior in the late 19th century, these pressures disrupted the Luba political structure, leading to its fragmentation. Drawing from oral histories, colonial documents, and ethnographic studies, The Rainbow and the Kings provides a compelling and authoritative account of a major African empire that shaped the history of the region long before European colonization.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Jeffrey K. Sawyer

Printed Poison

$39.95

Combining a broad analysis of political culture with a particular focus on rhetoric and strategy, Jeffrey Sawyer analyzes the role of pamphlets in the political arena in seventeenth-century France. During the years 1614-1617 a series of conflicts occurred in France, resulting from the struggle for domination of Louis XIII's government. In response more than 1200 pamphlets—some printed in as many as eighteen editions—were produced and distributed. These pamphlets constituted the political press of the period, offering the only significant published source of news and commentary.

Sawyer examines key aspects of the impact of pamphleteering: the composition of the targeted public and the ways in which pamphlets were designed to affect its various segments, the interaction of pamphlet printing and political action at the court and provincial levels, and the strong connection between pamphlet content and assumptions on the one hand and the evolution of the French state on the other. His analysis provides new and valuable insights into the rhetoric and practice of politics.

Sawyer concludes that French political culture was shaped by the efforts of royal ministers to control political communication. The resulting distortions of public discourse facilitated a spectacular growth of royal power and monarchist ideology and influenced the subsequent history of French politics well into the Revolutionary era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Philip Kuberski

The Persistence of Memory

$39.95

While memory is one of the most fascinating faculties of consciousness, it is also one of the most mysterious. Is it memory—our own marvelous personal computer or data base—that brings us the intense feelings prompted by a certain object or situation?

Drawing on an expansive array of sources, from microbiology to cosmology, Ovid to Proust, Egyptology to the cinema, Philip Kuberski leads us on a brave and beguiling exploration of memory. He enables us to see it as a worldly process in which individuals both remember and are remembered, all in a network of associations that join our bodies, personal and cultural myths, and aesthetic and literary experiences. His essays will provide a tantalizing and thoughtful read for those interested in literature, psychology, biology, anthropology, and philosophy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

Norman G. Owen

Prosperity without Progress

$95.00

Prosperity without Progress: Manila Hemp and Material Life in the Colonial Philippines offers a compelling examination of Kabikolan's transformation from a subsistence agrarian economy to a commercialized export sector based on abaca (Manila hemp) production. The study situates the region's economic history within the broader expansion of the European-dominated world-system, contributing to global historiographical debates on capitalism, colonialism, and economic dependency. While many narratives of colonial economies focus on coercion and large-scale plantations, this book highlights an alternative path—one in which indigenous landowners adapted to market forces without direct European intervention. However, the paradox at the heart of Kabikolan's experience—temporary material gains without sustained economic progress—challenges simplistic models of capitalist development.

This case study offers critical insights into why peripheral economies often fail to achieve long-term prosperity despite integration into global markets. The book details the rise and decline of the abaca industry, examining the constraints imposed by colonial rule, the persistence of a strong subsistence economy, and the limited diversification of economic activities. While Kabikolan avoided the extreme exploitation seen in other colonies, its development remained incomplete, illustrating the broader dilemma of "prosperity without progress." Through meticulous archival research and engagement with economic theory, Prosperity without Progress provides a nuanced perspective on the history of capitalism in the Philippines and beyond, making it an essential read for scholars of economic history, colonial studies, and global development.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

David G. Mandelbaum

Human Fertility in India

$95.00

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Peter Makin

Provence and Pound

$49.95

Provence and Pound offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between Ezra Pound and the tradition of Provençal poetry. Bridging centuries and cultures, the book examines how Pound—one of the most influential modernist poets—engaged with the medieval troubadours of 12th-century Provence, whose refined lyricism and courtly ideals shaped his understanding of poetic form, rhythm, and artistry. The troubadours, renowned for their mastery of the canso and other verse forms, created a literary culture that Pound saw as vibrant, organic, and deeply influential in the evolution of European poetics. By tracing his engagement with Provençal poetry, this study not only sheds light on Pound’s poetic evolution but also challenges traditional interpretations of the troubadour legacy.

The book positions Pound as a revisionist scholar of the troubadours, one who bypassed the rigorous philological traditions of Provençal studies in favor of a more intuitive and artistic approach. While his grasp of Provençal language may have been imprecise, his ability to distill the essential spirit of the troubadour ethos allowed him to reinvigorate their influence for a modern audience. The discussion also reveals how Pound’s fascination with figures like Bertran de Born evolved over time, reflecting his shifting perspectives on poetry, politics, and aesthetics. By placing the medieval and the modern in direct conversation, Provence and Pound highlights the enduring power of the troubadours and underscores Pound’s singular role in resurrecting their legacy within the avant-garde movements of the 20th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Susan Kirkpatrick

Las Romanticas

$49.95

A pioneering critical work that establishes the existence and elaborates the history of a female literary tradition in Spain early in the nineteenth century, this book will greatly interest specialists in Spanish literature. It also addresses those concerned with Romanticism in general, with feminist criticism, and with the cultural history of women.

Who were las románticas? The first generation of Spanish women to conceive of themselves as "writing women," they made their appearance in the press around 1841. It was the apogee of Spain's Romantic movement and of a first wave of liberal reforms, and these women gave voice to their experience as women within the terms of liberal Romantic ideology. Susan Kirkpatrick examines the textual representations that link liberal ideology, Romantic configurations of subjectivity, and women's writing, in an exciting revelation of early nineteenth-century gender consciousness.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

Yoshie Sugihara and David W. Plath

Sensei and His People

$95.00

Sensei and His People: The Building of a Japanese Commune by Yoshie Sugihara and David W. Plath offers a rare and deeply textured account of an alternative community in modern Japan, seen through the lives of its charismatic leader, Ozaki Masutaro, and his followers. Ostracized from the Tenri church as heretics and rejected by their village of origin, Ozaki and a small circle of families built Shinkyō, a commune whose existence embodied both defiance and resilience. Sugihara, Ozaki’s partner and chronicler, narrates the commune’s history from its formative struggles in the 1930s through wartime emigration to Manchuria, postwar return, and eventual consolidation as a thriving collective enterprise. Her account foregrounds the intimate tensions of leadership, devotion, and communal solidarity, while situating Shinkyō against the broader backdrop of Japanese rural life and the national traumas of war, defeat, and reconstruction.

More than a local history, this book reveals how Shinkyō’s communal ideals were rooted in mainstream Japanese values yet tested against the pressures of ostracism, modernization, and political upheaval. Sugihara’s narrative, rendered into English by anthropologist David W. Plath, provides an ethnographic immediacy often absent from conventional sociological studies. Through family histories, anecdotes of ritual and labor, and depictions of ordinary endurance, the text illuminates both the utopian impulses and the pragmatic strategies that enabled a marginal group to survive and flourish. With its combination of biography, ethnography, and memoir, Sensei and His People invites comparisons to American communal experiments such as Oneida, yet insists on the distinctively Japanese texture of paternalistic leadership, farmer virtues, and the reworking of tradition. For scholars of religion, modernization, and comparative communalism, the book offers an unparalleled case study in the lived realities of Japanese social experimentation.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Celia Applegate

A Nation of Provincials

$95.00

At the center of this pioneering work in modern European history is the German word Heimat—the homeland, the local place. Translations barely penetrate the meaning of the word, which has provided the emotional and ideological common ground for a variety of associations and individuals devoted to the cause of local preservation. Celia Applegate examines at both the national and regional levels the cultural meaning of Heimat and why it may be pivotal to the troubled and very timely question of German identity.

The ideas and activities clustered around Heimat shed new light particularly on problems of modernization. Instead of viewing the Germans as a dangerously anti-modern people, Applegate argues that they used the cultivation of Heimat to ground an abstract nationalism in their attachment to familiar places and to reconcile the modern industrial and urban world with the rural landscapes and customs they admired. Primarily a characteristic of the middle classes, love of Heimat constituted an alternative vision of German unity to the familiar aggressive, militaristic one. The Heimat vision of Germany emphasized cultural diversity and defined German identity by its internal members rather than its external enemies.

Applegate asks that we re-examine the continuities of German history from the perspective of the local places that made up Germany, rather than from that of prominent intellectuals or national policymakers. The local patriotism of Heimat activists emerges as an element of German culture that persisted across the great divides of 1918, 1933, and 1945. She also suggests that this attachment to a particular place is a feature of Europeans in general and is deserving of further attention.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Chaoying Fang Edited by Elizabeth Huff

The Asami Library

$95.00

The Asami Library catalogue documents an extraordinary collection of Korean printed books, manuscripts, maps, and rubbings acquired by the East Asiatic Library of the University of California in 1950. Compiled by Chaoying Fang, this catalogue highlights the Asami collection’s unparalleled contribution to Korean studies in the United States. Assembled by Asami Rintarō, a Japanese legal scholar and bibliophile active in Seoul during the early 20th century, the collection comprises over 900 titles in approximately 4,000 fascicles and sheets. Notably, a significant portion of these documents pertain to law and governance, offering a rare glimpse into historical administrative practices. Additionally, the collection includes unique examples of Korean movable-type printing from the 17th to 19th centuries, representing a specialized art form and reflecting the scarcity of such publications due to their limited production runs.

Fang's meticulous effort, guided by scholarly expertise and enriched by consultations with prominent figures in Korean studies, produced a comprehensive descriptive catalogue. The compilation process involved applying standardized bibliographic methods and frequent reference to foundational works such as Chosen tosho kaidai and Kosen sappu. Fang’s work, further refined during his revisitation of the Asami materials in 1967, benefited from collaborative input and extensive examination of the collection’s rubbings and printed texts. The catalogue not only serves as a vital research tool but also underscores the intellectual and cultural significance of the Asami collection, ensuring its legacy as a cornerstone of Korean studies in the West.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Peter Makin

Provence and Pound

$95.00

Provence and Pound offers a compelling exploration of the relationship between Ezra Pound and the tradition of Provençal poetry. Bridging centuries and cultures, the book examines how Pound—one of the most influential modernist poets—engaged with the medieval troubadours of 12th-century Provence, whose refined lyricism and courtly ideals shaped his understanding of poetic form, rhythm, and artistry. The troubadours, renowned for their mastery of the canso and other verse forms, created a literary culture that Pound saw as vibrant, organic, and deeply influential in the evolution of European poetics. By tracing his engagement with Provençal poetry, this study not only sheds light on Pound’s poetic evolution but also challenges traditional interpretations of the troubadour legacy.

The book positions Pound as a revisionist scholar of the troubadours, one who bypassed the rigorous philological traditions of Provençal studies in favor of a more intuitive and artistic approach. While his grasp of Provençal language may have been imprecise, his ability to distill the essential spirit of the troubadour ethos allowed him to reinvigorate their influence for a modern audience. The discussion also reveals how Pound’s fascination with figures like Bertran de Born evolved over time, reflecting his shifting perspectives on poetry, politics, and aesthetics. By placing the medieval and the modern in direct conversation, Provence and Pound highlights the enduring power of the troubadours and underscores Pound’s singular role in resurrecting their legacy within the avant-garde movements of the 20th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

William B. Schwartz

Life without Disease

$95.00

The chaotic state of today's health care is the result of an explosion of effective medical technologies. Rising costs will continue to trouble U.S. health care in the coming decades, but new molecular strategies may eventually contain costs. As life expectancy is dramatically extended by molecular medicine, a growing population of the aged will bring new problems. In the next fifty years genetic intervention will shift the focus of medicine in the United States from repairing the ravages of disease to preventing the onset of disease. Understanding the role of genes in human health, says Dr. William B. Schwartz, is the driving force that will change the direction of medical care, and the age-old dream of life without disease may come close to realization by the middle of the next century. Medical care in 2050 will be vastly more effective, Schwartz maintains, and it may also be less expensive than the resource-intensive procedures such as coronary bypass surgery that medicine relies on today.

Schwartz's alluring prospect of a medical utopia raises urgent questions, however. What are the scientific and public policy obstacles that must be overcome if such a goal is to become a reality? Restrictions on access imposed by managed care plans, the corporatization of charitable health care institutions, the increasing numbers of citizens without health insurance, the problems with malpractice insurance, and the threatened Medicare bankruptcy—all are the legacy of medicine's great progress in mastering the human body and society's inability to assimilate that mastery into existing economic, ethical, and legal structures. And if the average American life span is 130 years, a genuine possibility by 2050, what social and economic problems will result?

Schwartz examines the forces that have brought us to the current health care state and shows how those same forces will exert themselves in the decades ahead. Focusing on the inextricable link between scientific progress and health policy, he encourages a careful examination of these two forces in order to determine the kind of medical utopia that awaits us. The decisions we make will affect not only our own care, but also the system of care we bequeath to our children.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1998.

Edited by Charles Jelavich and Barbara Jelavich

The Education of a Russian Statesman

$95.00

The Education of a Russian Statesman: The Memoirs of Nicholas Karlovich Giers offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of Russia's most influential diplomats. Written by Giers himself, the memoirs cover his early childhood, education in St. Petersburg, and his initial years in the Russian Foreign Ministry, providing a detailed account of the path that led him to become the Foreign Minister under Tsars Alexander II and Alexander III. The memoirs shed light on Giers's personal struggles with his foreign roots, his slow rise through the ranks, and his role as a diplomatic secretary, rather than a policy-maker. His dedication, diligence, and moderation are evident throughout the work, as Giers sought to steer Russia away from foreign entanglements and instead focus on internal reforms. His personal relationships and connections, particularly through his marriage to Olga Cantacuzino, niece of the Russian foreign minister, played a pivotal role in his career, and the memoirs offer a unique perspective on the Russian elite’s complex social and political dynamics during the 19th century.

In addition to his personal narrative, Giers offers rich historical insights into the political environment of the time, including his experiences in Moldavia, which was under Russian protection. His account paints a vivid picture of the power struggles among local elites, the role of Russian consuls, and the corruption that plagued the region. Giers also provides a candid view of his thoughts on various nationalities and cultures, including his anti-Semitic views, which reflect the prevalent attitudes of his era. The Education of a Russian Statesman not only serves as a memoir of Giers's life but also as a valuable historical document that illuminates Russia's foreign policy, its domestic politics, and the personal dynamics that shaped the country's international standing during the mid-19th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Chaoying Fang Edited by Elizabeth Huff

The Asami Library

$49.95

The Asami Library catalogue documents an extraordinary collection of Korean printed books, manuscripts, maps, and rubbings acquired by the East Asiatic Library of the University of California in 1950. Compiled by Chaoying Fang, this catalogue highlights the Asami collection’s unparalleled contribution to Korean studies in the United States. Assembled by Asami Rintarō, a Japanese legal scholar and bibliophile active in Seoul during the early 20th century, the collection comprises over 900 titles in approximately 4,000 fascicles and sheets. Notably, a significant portion of these documents pertain to law and governance, offering a rare glimpse into historical administrative practices. Additionally, the collection includes unique examples of Korean movable-type printing from the 17th to 19th centuries, representing a specialized art form and reflecting the scarcity of such publications due to their limited production runs.

Fang's meticulous effort, guided by scholarly expertise and enriched by consultations with prominent figures in Korean studies, produced a comprehensive descriptive catalogue. The compilation process involved applying standardized bibliographic methods and frequent reference to foundational works such as Chosen tosho kaidai and Kosen sappu. Fang’s work, further refined during his revisitation of the Asami materials in 1967, benefited from collaborative input and extensive examination of the collection’s rubbings and printed texts. The catalogue not only serves as a vital research tool but also underscores the intellectual and cultural significance of the Asami collection, ensuring its legacy as a cornerstone of Korean studies in the West.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1969.

Myron Simon

The Georgian Poetic

$39.95

T. S. Eliot, in his 1961 address "To Criticize the Critic," admitted that his early critiques of Georgian poetry were partly motivated by a desire to defend the Modernist poetry he and his peers championed. This personal insight reflects a broader pattern where critics, advocating for successive waves of "new" poetry in the 1920s through 1940s, often targeted the Georgians as symbols of outdated literary styles. Figures like Day Lewis used dismissive caricatures of Georgian poets, such as calling them writers of "very low vitality," to promote revolutionary poetic movements, reducing the Georgians to mere counterexamples in Modernist polemics. Over time, distinctions between Edward Marsh’s original Georgian circle and John Squire’s Neo-Georgians blurred, and the widespread disdain for Georgian poetry became an unquestioned axiom. However, the 1950s brought a reassessment through biographies, editions, correspondence, and histories that highlighted the Georgians’ pivotal role in shaping twentieth-century English poetics. The scholarship of Christopher Hassall and Robert H. Ross corrected earlier misjudgments and provided a foundation for deeper understanding, which this book aims to expand by refining their findings and exploring overlooked aspects of the Georgian poetic legacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

Gary Cross

A Quest for Time

$49.95

A Quest for Time: The Reduction of Work in Britain and France, 1840-1940 provides a compelling historical analysis of the struggle for shorter working hours as a crucial aspect of labor movements in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The book challenges conventional labor historiography by shifting focus from traditional workplace struggles over wages and conditions to the broader social and political implications of time regulation. By examining Britain and France—two nations at the forefront of industrialization and labor reform—the study explores how the demand for reduced work hours was not merely a technical or economic issue, but rather a deeply political and social movement intertwined with concepts of citizenship, family life, and leisure.

Through extensive archival research and comparative analysis, the author traces the evolution of the short-hours movement, demonstrating its transnational character and highlighting the interplay between labor activism, state intervention, and broader social transformations. The book argues that the push for the eight-hour workday and other reductions in work time were central to labor's vision of a restructured society, where workers could reclaim control over their lives beyond the factory. By linking labor radicalism before World War I with the reformist labor politics of the interwar period, A Quest for Time provides a fresh perspective on the dynamics of labor reform, modernization, and the ever-evolving struggle to balance work and life in industrial societies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

Mark Hulliung

Montesquieu and the Old Regime

$39.95

Montesquieu and the Old Regime offers a bold reinterpretation of Montesquieu’s intellectual and ideological legacy, challenging conventional views that label him as a conservative apologist. Instead, the book situates Montesquieu as a sharp critic of the Old Regime and a visionary advocate for a national republic and democratic society in France. Drawing inspiration from England, Montesquieu envisioned a political system that dismantled monarchical and aristocratic structures. Through detailed analyses of his major works, such as The Spirit of the Laws, The Persian Letters, and Considérations, the author reveals Montesquieu’s systematic critique of absolutism and his engagement with theories of divine right and raison d’état, presenting him as a pivotal figure in republican thought.

The book delves into Montesquieu’s dual role as a critic and idealist. It traces his intellectual evolution from deconstructing Old Regime ideologies to crafting an alternative vision grounded in the republican tradition of Aristotle, Machiavelli, and Harrington. The analysis highlights how Montesquieu’s works, particularly The Spirit of the Laws, reflect his mature thinking and aspirations for civic renewal through republican governance. By integrating his unpublished writings, such as the Pensées, and emphasizing the continuity in his thought, the book positions Montesquieu as a transformative thinker whose ideas extended beyond political philosophy to address broader sociological and historiographical concerns. This study not only deepens the understanding of Montesquieu’s legacy but also situates him as a key voice in the intellectual movement challenging the Old Regime.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Alan Dowty

Middle East Crisis

$49.95

Middle East Crisis: U.S. Decision-Making in 1958, 1970, and 1973 offers a comprehensive analysis of how the United States navigated pivotal international crises in the volatile Middle East region. Drawing on structured empiricism and a rigorous analytical framework, Alan Dowty examines decision-making processes across three critical episodes to uncover patterns in crisis behavior, information processing, and conflict resolution under stress. This scholarly contribution integrates a wealth of research materials—official documents, memoirs, and extensive interviews with key policymakers—providing fresh insights into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy during these crises. The work illuminates the psychological and institutional factors shaping American responses to Middle Eastern turmoil, making it an indispensable resource for understanding both historical events and broader crisis behavior.

The book situates these crises within the broader goals of the International Crisis Behavior (ICB) project, an ambitious initiative designed to improve the management of global crises and contribute to a more stable world order. Dowty’s meticulous approach not only enriches the historical narrative of U.S. policy in the Middle East but also rigorously tests hypotheses about decision-making under stress. By comparing events across three decades, the study highlights the evolution of U.S. strategies and their implications for international relations. With its clarity and depth, Middle East Crisis is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of global crisis management.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

Susan Kirkpatrick

Las Romanticas

$95.00

A pioneering critical work that establishes the existence and elaborates the history of a female literary tradition in Spain early in the nineteenth century, this book will greatly interest specialists in Spanish literature. It also addresses those concerned with Romanticism in general, with feminist criticism, and with the cultural history of women.

Who were las románticas? The first generation of Spanish women to conceive of themselves as "writing women," they made their appearance in the press around 1841. It was the apogee of Spain's Romantic movement and of a first wave of liberal reforms, and these women gave voice to their experience as women within the terms of liberal Romantic ideology. Susan Kirkpatrick examines the textual representations that link liberal ideology, Romantic configurations of subjectivity, and women's writing, in an exciting revelation of early nineteenth-century gender consciousness.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

Gary Cross

A Quest for Time

$95.00

A Quest for Time: The Reduction of Work in Britain and France, 1840-1940 provides a compelling historical analysis of the struggle for shorter working hours as a crucial aspect of labor movements in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The book challenges conventional labor historiography by shifting focus from traditional workplace struggles over wages and conditions to the broader social and political implications of time regulation. By examining Britain and France—two nations at the forefront of industrialization and labor reform—the study explores how the demand for reduced work hours was not merely a technical or economic issue, but rather a deeply political and social movement intertwined with concepts of citizenship, family life, and leisure.

Through extensive archival research and comparative analysis, the author traces the evolution of the short-hours movement, demonstrating its transnational character and highlighting the interplay between labor activism, state intervention, and broader social transformations. The book argues that the push for the eight-hour workday and other reductions in work time were central to labor's vision of a restructured society, where workers could reclaim control over their lives beyond the factory. By linking labor radicalism before World War I with the reformist labor politics of the interwar period, A Quest for Time provides a fresh perspective on the dynamics of labor reform, modernization, and the ever-evolving struggle to balance work and life in industrial societies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1989.

Sally N. Vanghn

Anselm of Bec and Robert of Meulan

$95.00

This title delves into the intertwined lives of St. Anselm, the renowned theologian and Archbishop of Canterbury, and Robert of Meulan, an influential Anglo-Norman nobleman and advisor to the English crown. These two figures, representing the sacred and the secular, engaged in a lifelong adversarial relationship that spanned both Normandy and England during a pivotal period of political and ecclesiastical change. Anselm, a former abbot of Bec, came into conflict with the English monarchy over the autonomy of the church, while Robert championed the rights of the state as an advisor to multiple kings. Their disputes, particularly over the Investiture Controversy, defined a critical era in the development of English political and religious policy, revealing the tension between regnum (the realm) and sacerdotium (the church).

Despite their frequent clashes, Anselm and Robert ultimately worked toward a vision of stability for the Anglo-Norman realm. While Anselm’s legacy endures in the form of his theological contributions and sanctity, Robert’s accomplishments are less widely remembered outside of specialized historical circles. This study aims to provide a fuller picture of both men, focusing on the political, philosophical, and personal forces that shaped their lives and legacies. Through meticulous analysis of historical sources and a synthesis of previously published research, the book illuminates how the contrasting visions of Anselm and Robert for a “right order” in the Christian kingdom ultimately converged, forming a compromise that influenced the balance of church and state for generations to come.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Gay Becker

Healing the Infertile Family

$95.00

Unlike most infertility books that focus on medical treatment, Healing the Infertile Family examines the social and emotional problems experienced by couples confronting infertility and suggests how they can be alleviated. In this updated edition, Gay Becker discusses her most recent study of couples experiencing infertility and offers guidelines for resolution of this common problem that will enable couples to face the future with hope.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Amy Schrager Lang

Prophetic Woman

$95.00

Prophetic Woman: Anne Hutchinson and the Problem of Dissent in the Literature of New England offers an incisive exploration of how the story of Anne Hutchinson has been repeatedly reshaped in American cultural narratives to address anxieties about female autonomy, dissent, and individualism. Examining literary representations of Hutchinson, particularly in the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the study uncovers the persistent tension between the self-assertion of women in public discourse and the societal impulse to suppress that assertion. Hutchinson, infamous for her religious radicalism in Puritan Massachusetts, becomes a literary archetype of the "public woman," a figure whose defiance of established authority—whether religious, political, or literary—threatens the fabric of the social order.

This book situates the antinomian controversy not merely as a theological dispute but as a crucial episode in the broader American struggle to balance personal conviction with communal authority. The narrative of Anne Hutchinson, as reframed over centuries, functions as both a cautionary tale and a touchstone for evolving conceptions of individualism, gender roles, and power. By tracing how her story has been invoked and reinterpreted—from Puritan histories to nineteenth-century literature—Prophetic Woman reveals the deep-seated fears surrounding female intellectual and spiritual independence. It is an essential work for those interested in American literary history, feminist criticism, and the intersection of religion and cultural identity in the shaping of the national consciousness.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Sally N. Vanghn

Anselm of Bec and Robert of Meulan

$49.95

This title delves into the intertwined lives of St. Anselm, the renowned theologian and Archbishop of Canterbury, and Robert of Meulan, an influential Anglo-Norman nobleman and advisor to the English crown. These two figures, representing the sacred and the secular, engaged in a lifelong adversarial relationship that spanned both Normandy and England during a pivotal period of political and ecclesiastical change. Anselm, a former abbot of Bec, came into conflict with the English monarchy over the autonomy of the church, while Robert championed the rights of the state as an advisor to multiple kings. Their disputes, particularly over the Investiture Controversy, defined a critical era in the development of English political and religious policy, revealing the tension between regnum (the realm) and sacerdotium (the church).

Despite their frequent clashes, Anselm and Robert ultimately worked toward a vision of stability for the Anglo-Norman realm. While Anselm’s legacy endures in the form of his theological contributions and sanctity, Robert’s accomplishments are less widely remembered outside of specialized historical circles. This study aims to provide a fuller picture of both men, focusing on the political, philosophical, and personal forces that shaped their lives and legacies. Through meticulous analysis of historical sources and a synthesis of previously published research, the book illuminates how the contrasting visions of Anselm and Robert for a “right order” in the Christian kingdom ultimately converged, forming a compromise that influenced the balance of church and state for generations to come.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Amy Schrager Lang

Prophetic Woman

$39.95

Prophetic Woman: Anne Hutchinson and the Problem of Dissent in the Literature of New England offers an incisive exploration of how the story of Anne Hutchinson has been repeatedly reshaped in American cultural narratives to address anxieties about female autonomy, dissent, and individualism. Examining literary representations of Hutchinson, particularly in the works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, the study uncovers the persistent tension between the self-assertion of women in public discourse and the societal impulse to suppress that assertion. Hutchinson, infamous for her religious radicalism in Puritan Massachusetts, becomes a literary archetype of the "public woman," a figure whose defiance of established authority—whether religious, political, or literary—threatens the fabric of the social order.

This book situates the antinomian controversy not merely as a theological dispute but as a crucial episode in the broader American struggle to balance personal conviction with communal authority. The narrative of Anne Hutchinson, as reframed over centuries, functions as both a cautionary tale and a touchstone for evolving conceptions of individualism, gender roles, and power. By tracing how her story has been invoked and reinterpreted—from Puritan histories to nineteenth-century literature—Prophetic Woman reveals the deep-seated fears surrounding female intellectual and spiritual independence. It is an essential work for those interested in American literary history, feminist criticism, and the intersection of religion and cultural identity in the shaping of the national consciousness.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1987.

Gay Becker

Healing the Infertile Family

$49.95

Unlike most infertility books that focus on medical treatment, Healing the Infertile Family examines the social and emotional problems experienced by couples confronting infertility and suggests how they can be alleviated. In this updated edition, Gay Becker discusses her most recent study of couples experiencing infertility and offers guidelines for resolution of this common problem that will enable couples to face the future with hope.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Neil Jumonville

Critical Crossings

$95.00

The period immediately following the Second World War was a time, observed Randall Jarrell, when many American writers looked to the art of criticism as the representative act of the intellectual. Rethinking this interval in our culture, Neil Jumonville focuses on the group of writers and thinkers who founded, edited, and wrote for some of the most influential magazines in the country, including Partisan Review, Politics, Commentary, and Dissent. In their rejection of ideological, visionary, and romantic outlooks, reviewers and essayists such as Sidney Hook, Irving Howe, Lionel Trilling, Harold Rosenberg, and Daniel Bell adopted a pragmatic criticism that had a profound influence on the American intellectual community. By placing pragmatism at the center of intellectual activity, the New York Critics crossed from large belief systems to more tentative answers in the hope of redefining the proper function of the intellectual in the new postwar world.

Because members of the New York group always valued being intellectuals more than being political leftists, they adopted a cultural elitism that opposed mass culture. Ready to combat any form of absolutist thought, they found themselves pitted against a series of antagonists, from the 1930s to the present, whom they considered insufficiently rational and analytical to be good intellectuals: the Communists and their sympathizers, the Beat writers, and the New Left. Jumonville tells the story of some of the paradoxes and dilemmas that confront all intellectuals. In this sense the book is as much about what it means to be an intellectual as it is about a specific group of thinkers.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

R. J. Woolton

A Functional Biology of Sticklebacks

$95.00

Explore the fascinating world of the threespine stickleback in A Functional Biology of Sticklebacks, a compelling synthesis of empirical research and theoretical ecology. This groundbreaking book uses the stickleback, a versatile teleost fish, as a model organism to illuminate the intricate relationships between environmental factors, life-history strategies, and evolutionary processes. With their global distribution, remarkable variability, and adaptability to diverse habitats, sticklebacks offer a unique opportunity to test ecological and evolutionary theories in real-world contexts. From their energy budgets to their reproductive strategies, this book provides a holistic view of how these fish thrive in dynamic and often hostile environments.

Structured around a functional input-output framework, the book delves into the physiological, morphological, and behavioral mechanisms that enable sticklebacks to convert resources into reproductive success. It highlights the pivotal role of natural selection and ecological interactions—such as predation, competition, and parasitism—in shaping their growth, survival, and reproduction. With its seamless integration of theoretical models and empirical data, A Functional Biology of Sticklebacks not only sheds light on this remarkable fish family but also sets a precedent for studying life-history strategies across other species. Perfect for students, researchers, and enthusiasts of ecology and evolutionary biology, this book is a testament to the power of merging theory with biological reality.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1984.

David W. Plath

The After Hours

$95.00

This book explores how modernization has influenced Japan, especially in terms of its people's quest for enjoyment and leisure within the context of their industrialized and democratic society. The author describes Japan not as an exotic or mysterious culture, but as a "cultural opposing self" that provides a contrasting perspective on the human condition shaped by industrialization and democracy. Unlike Western societies, where terms like "alienation" and "mass leisure" have defined social challenges, Japan's unique approach to modernization invites a fresh examination of how people engage in enjoyment beyond mere work.

In modern Japan, the pursuit of enjoyment is not defined by rigid Western ideals of "pursuit of happiness" or "hedonism." Instead, Japanese culture has its own nuanced relationship with leisure, which the author terms "the search for enjoyment." This concept encompasses not just leisure but the broader desire for well-being and fulfillment in life, which may differ significantly from Western interpretations. Japanese culture, according to the author, resists Western biases that view leisure merely as a break from work; instead, it integrates work and enjoyment, allowing for a fluid transition between the two.

Through an ethnographic approach, combining field observations, surveys, and popular media, the book provides a comprehensive look at Japanese life, particularly outside of traditional work hours. The "after hours" are more than just periods of rest—they serve as a reflection of Japanese identity and values in a modernized world, capturing the ways people seek balance, leisure, and cultural fulfillment. The author's perspective is both empathetic and critical, acknowledging Japan's unique synthesis of modernity while examining how the quest for enjoyment differs from Western models.

Ultimately, the book argues that Japan's modern journey offers valuable insights for Western readers seeking to understand how non-Western societies approach the challenges of industrialized living, enjoyment, and identity within a globalized context.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1964.

Neil Jumonville

Critical Crossings

$49.95

The period immediately following the Second World War was a time, observed Randall Jarrell, when many American writers looked to the art of criticism as the representative act of the intellectual. Rethinking this interval in our culture, Neil Jumonville focuses on the group of writers and thinkers who founded, edited, and wrote for some of the most influential magazines in the country, including Partisan Review, Politics, Commentary, and Dissent. In their rejection of ideological, visionary, and romantic outlooks, reviewers and essayists such as Sidney Hook, Irving Howe, Lionel Trilling, Harold Rosenberg, and Daniel Bell adopted a pragmatic criticism that had a profound influence on the American intellectual community. By placing pragmatism at the center of intellectual activity, the New York Critics crossed from large belief systems to more tentative answers in the hope of redefining the proper function of the intellectual in the new postwar world.

Because members of the New York group always valued being intellectuals more than being political leftists, they adopted a cultural elitism that opposed mass culture. Ready to combat any form of absolutist thought, they found themselves pitted against a series of antagonists, from the 1930s to the present, whom they considered insufficiently rational and analytical to be good intellectuals: the Communists and their sympathizers, the Beat writers, and the New Left. Jumonville tells the story of some of the paradoxes and dilemmas that confront all intellectuals. In this sense the book is as much about what it means to be an intellectual as it is about a specific group of thinkers.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

Saad Abdullah Sowayan

Nabati Poetry

$95.00

Nabati Poetry: The Oral Poetry of Arabia offers a deep exploration of a vibrant poetic tradition that has long captured the cultural and social essence of Arabia. Rooted in the central region of Najd, Nabati poetry serves as a vernacular artistic expression of the Arabian Peninsula, blending historical narrative, tribal ethos, and personal emotion into its verse. This book illuminates the profound role Nabati poetry has played as a form of communication, social commentary, and historical documentation, transcending the boundaries of formal literary traditions. Through its study of the poetic forms, cultural context, and oral transmission, the book provides a window into the dynamic interplay between tradition and modernity, as Nabati poetry grapples with the rapid transformations of Arabian society.

The work is structured to address the aesthetic, linguistic, and historical dimensions of Nabati poetry. It delves into the composition and performance of this art form, highlighting the oral traditions that have preserved its vitality while examining its connections to classical Arabic poetry. By drawing comparisons between Nabati and classical traditions, the book situates this vernacular form within the broader framework of Arabic literature. The final sections provide an urgent call for the preservation of this fading art form, emphasizing its significance as both a historical record and a cultural treasure. Rich with poetic examples and insightful analysis, Nabati Poetry: The Oral Poetry of Arabia is an essential resource for understanding the poetic soul of premodern Arabia.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

William A. Lyell, Jr.

Lu Hsun's Vision of Reality

$49.95

Lu Hsün’s Vision of Reality delves into the revolutionary shifts in modern Chinese fiction during the early 20th century, spotlighting Lu Hsün (pen name of Chou Shu-jen) as a pioneering figure in the short story genre. His seminal collections, Call to Arms (1923) and Wandering (1926), are celebrated as enduring classics, encapsulating the socio-political upheavals of the time. The book contextualizes Lu Hsün’s works within the rich cultural and historical backdrop of his hometown, Shaohsing, a city renowned for its clever inhabitants and steeped in memories of rebellion and resilience. Through vivid depictions of Shaohsing’s traditions, landscapes, and the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, the study connects Lu Hsün’s literary vision to his roots, offering readers insights into the shaping of his critical perspective on Chinese society.

This comprehensive introduction serves both seasoned scholars and new readers, balancing an accessible narrative with in-depth analysis of Lu Hsün’s stories and their broader implications. It combines personal history, cultural critique, and literary examination, illustrating how Lu Hsün’s upbringing in a storied yet turbulent environment influenced his masterful storytelling and unflinching critique of Chinese tradition. Through translations, detailed descriptions, and scholarly commentary, the book invites readers to appreciate the depth of Lu Hsün’s contributions to modern Chinese literature and the universal themes embedded in his tales of human struggle and societal change.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

William A. Lyell, Jr.

Lu Hsun's Vision of Reality

$95.00

Lu Hsün’s Vision of Reality delves into the revolutionary shifts in modern Chinese fiction during the early 20th century, spotlighting Lu Hsün (pen name of Chou Shu-jen) as a pioneering figure in the short story genre. His seminal collections, Call to Arms (1923) and Wandering (1926), are celebrated as enduring classics, encapsulating the socio-political upheavals of the time. The book contextualizes Lu Hsün’s works within the rich cultural and historical backdrop of his hometown, Shaohsing, a city renowned for its clever inhabitants and steeped in memories of rebellion and resilience. Through vivid depictions of Shaohsing’s traditions, landscapes, and the remnants of the Taiping Rebellion, the study connects Lu Hsün’s literary vision to his roots, offering readers insights into the shaping of his critical perspective on Chinese society.

This comprehensive introduction serves both seasoned scholars and new readers, balancing an accessible narrative with in-depth analysis of Lu Hsün’s stories and their broader implications. It combines personal history, cultural critique, and literary examination, illustrating how Lu Hsün’s upbringing in a storied yet turbulent environment influenced his masterful storytelling and unflinching critique of Chinese tradition. Through translations, detailed descriptions, and scholarly commentary, the book invites readers to appreciate the depth of Lu Hsün’s contributions to modern Chinese literature and the universal themes embedded in his tales of human struggle and societal change.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Steven Cassedy

Flight from Eden

$95.00

Steven Cassedy takes aim at two of the most enduring myths of modern criticism: that it is secular, and that it is new and autonomous. He argues that though modern criticism is often forbiddingly scientific and technical, the modern critic remains something of a mystic. Every school of modern criticism—from structuralism to postmodern criticism—rests on a faith in an "Eden," an irreducible essence, a myth, like the common myth that there is an intrinsic distinction between "poetic" language and "ordinary" language. The modern critic attempts to abandon all mystical faith; this is the "flight from Eden." But it is always in vain.

It is traditionally assumed that modern literary criticism and theory came from France, and relatively recently. In fact, according to Cassedy, the entire modern critical consciousness was already formed by the early twentieth century in the minds of writers who were primarily neither professional critics nor philosophers, but poets. Some were French (Mallarmé, and Valéry); others were not (Rilke, Bely, and the Russian avant-garde poet Velimir Khlebnikov). In them we find the same Edenic faith, the same effort to abandon it, and the same failure of that effort.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Mark D. Meyerson

The Muslims of Valencia in the Age of Fernando and Isabel

$95.00

The kingdom of Valencia was home to Christian Spain's largest Muslim population during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, Fernando and Isabel. How did Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia remain relatively stable in this volatile period that saw the establishment of the Spanish Inquisition, the Expulsion of the Jews, the conquest of Granada, and the conversion of the Muslims of Granada and Castile? In explanation, Mark Meyerson achieves the first thorough analysis of Fernando and Isabel's policy toward both Muslims and Jews. His findings will stimulate much discussion among Hispanists, Arabists, and historians.

Meyerson argues that the key to the persistence of Muslim-Christian coexistence in Valencia lies in the hitherto unexamined differences between the royal couple concerning matters of religion. More than a study of the minority policy of the Catholic Monarchs, however, The Muslims of Valencia is an exemplary analysis of the economic life of Valencia's Muslims and the complex institutional and social network that held them suspended "between coexistence and crusade."

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

Edited by George Winchester Stone, Jr.

The Stage and the Page

$39.95

The Stage and the Page: London’s “Whole Show” in the Eighteenth-Century Theatre edited by Geo. Winchester Stone, Jr. reconceives eighteenth-century drama as a seamless interplay of script and spectacle. Refusing the false choice between literary text and stage event, this collection shows how London audiences experienced an evening as an integrated sequence—overture, prologue, mainpiece, entr’acte song and dance, epilogue, afterpiece, and final music. Essays by leading scholars map the century’s tastes and institutions: Robert D. Hume reclassifies comedy into five performative modes and periodizes shifting fashions; John Loftis reads *Tancred and Sigismunda* against the waning drama of political opposition; Leo Hughes restores the centrality of afterpieces to audience pleasure. Together they model a criticism calibrated to box-office realities, actor personalities, and the rhythms of the patent theatres.

Infrastructure and embodiment receive equal weight. Donald C. Mullin links playhouse architecture to production choices, while Ralph G. Allen’s account of “irrational entertainment” uncovers the sensorium of scenic effects. Four music-centered chapters (Stone, Knapp, Dircks, Lincoln) demonstrate how songs, burlettas, and mythic settings—from The Enchanter to Orpheus—suffused Garrick’s stage with sound, with companion audio illustrations that animate their arguments. Practice-based studies by Charles H. Shattuck (promptbooks), Shirley Wynne (gesture and dance), and Bernard Beckerman (norms for performance-aware criticism) translate ephemeral staging back onto the page. Richly interdisciplinary and methodologically eclectic, The Stage and the Page equips scholars, directors, dramaturgs, and music historians to reconstruct London’s “whole show,” restoring the eighteenth century’s theater as a living art where reading and performance illuminate each other.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Jeffrey K. Sawyer

Printed Poison

$95.00

Combining a broad analysis of political culture with a particular focus on rhetoric and strategy, Jeffrey Sawyer analyzes the role of pamphlets in the political arena in seventeenth-century France. During the years 1614-1617 a series of conflicts occurred in France, resulting from the struggle for domination of Louis XIII's government. In response more than 1200 pamphlets—some printed in as many as eighteen editions—were produced and distributed. These pamphlets constituted the political press of the period, offering the only significant published source of news and commentary.

Sawyer examines key aspects of the impact of pamphleteering: the composition of the targeted public and the ways in which pamphlets were designed to affect its various segments, the interaction of pamphlet printing and political action at the court and provincial levels, and the strong connection between pamphlet content and assumptions on the one hand and the evolution of the French state on the other. His analysis provides new and valuable insights into the rhetoric and practice of politics.

Sawyer concludes that French political culture was shaped by the efforts of royal ministers to control political communication. The resulting distortions of public discourse facilitated a spectacular growth of royal power and monarchist ideology and influenced the subsequent history of French politics well into the Revolutionary era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1990.

Stuart L. Bernath

Squall Across the Atlantic

$39.95

Squall Across the Atlantic: American Civil War Prize Cases and Diplomacy by Stuart L. Bernath traces the fraught intersection of international law, naval power, and diplomacy during the Civil War. Focusing on the Union Navy’s seizures of neutral vessels, Bernath reconstructs the “prize cases” that tested the limits of blockade enforcement, contraband trade, and the rights of neutral shipping. From incidents like the Peterhoff and Springbok cases to disputes over continuous voyage and violations of neutral waters, the book demonstrates how these maritime controversies strained Anglo-American relations and brought Britain and the United States perilously close to open conflict.

Meticulously researched from American and British archives, Bernath situates courtroom rulings and diplomatic correspondence within the larger stakes of Union strategy and international law. His analysis highlights the paradox of the United States, long a defender of neutral rights, now pressing belligerent claims against Britain, the “Mistress of the Seas.” By showing how the prize cases forced courts, naval officers, and statesmen to balance military necessity with diplomatic restraint, Squall Across the Atlantic illuminates both the international dimensions of the Civil War and the evolution of maritime law in the modern era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Stuart L. Bernath

Squall Across the Atlantic

$95.00

Squall Across the Atlantic: American Civil War Prize Cases and Diplomacy by Stuart L. Bernath traces the fraught intersection of international law, naval power, and diplomacy during the Civil War. Focusing on the Union Navy’s seizures of neutral vessels, Bernath reconstructs the “prize cases” that tested the limits of blockade enforcement, contraband trade, and the rights of neutral shipping. From incidents like the Peterhoff and Springbok cases to disputes over continuous voyage and violations of neutral waters, the book demonstrates how these maritime controversies strained Anglo-American relations and brought Britain and the United States perilously close to open conflict.

Meticulously researched from American and British archives, Bernath situates courtroom rulings and diplomatic correspondence within the larger stakes of Union strategy and international law. His analysis highlights the paradox of the United States, long a defender of neutral rights, now pressing belligerent claims against Britain, the “Mistress of the Seas.” By showing how the prize cases forced courts, naval officers, and statesmen to balance military necessity with diplomatic restraint, Squall Across the Atlantic illuminates both the international dimensions of the Civil War and the evolution of maritime law in the modern era.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Jerald A. Combs

The Jay Treaty

$39.95

The Jay Treaty: Political Battleground of the Founding Fathers delves into one of the most pivotal and hotly debated treaties in early American history. This meticulously researched study examines the 1794 agreement brokered by John Jay between the United States and Great Britain, a treaty that sparked fierce division between the emerging Federalist and Republican factions. Through a deep analysis of historical records and personal correspondence, the book challenges prevailing assumptions about the motivations and power dynamics at play. Was the treaty a necessary compromise reflecting America's limited strength, as Federalists argued? Or, as Republicans contended, did it represent a missed opportunity to extract greater concessions from Britain? This work revisits these questions with fresh perspectives, offering a nuanced understanding of the era's geopolitical realities.

Ideal for students and scholars of early American history, diplomatic studies, and political science, this book shines a light on the complex interplay of domestic ideologies and international power politics among figures like Washington, Hamilton, Jefferson, and Madison. By re-evaluating existing interpretations and supplementing them with insights from overlooked archival materials, The Jay Treaty not only explores the historical controversy but also illuminates broader themes of national identity, partisanship, and statecraft in the young republic. This compelling narrative invites readers to reconsider the legacy of one of the foundational debates in American diplomacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Myron Simon

The Georgian Poetic

$95.00

T. S. Eliot, in his 1961 address "To Criticize the Critic," admitted that his early critiques of Georgian poetry were partly motivated by a desire to defend the Modernist poetry he and his peers championed. This personal insight reflects a broader pattern where critics, advocating for successive waves of "new" poetry in the 1920s through 1940s, often targeted the Georgians as symbols of outdated literary styles. Figures like Day Lewis used dismissive caricatures of Georgian poets, such as calling them writers of "very low vitality," to promote revolutionary poetic movements, reducing the Georgians to mere counterexamples in Modernist polemics. Over time, distinctions between Edward Marsh’s original Georgian circle and John Squire’s Neo-Georgians blurred, and the widespread disdain for Georgian poetry became an unquestioned axiom. However, the 1950s brought a reassessment through biographies, editions, correspondence, and histories that highlighted the Georgians’ pivotal role in shaping twentieth-century English poetics. The scholarship of Christopher Hassall and Robert H. Ross corrected earlier misjudgments and provided a foundation for deeper understanding, which this book aims to expand by refining their findings and exploring overlooked aspects of the Georgian poetic legacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

Edited by Charles Jelavich and Barbara Jelavich

The Education of a Russian Statesman

$39.95

The Education of a Russian Statesman: The Memoirs of Nicholas Karlovich Giers offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and career of one of Russia's most influential diplomats. Written by Giers himself, the memoirs cover his early childhood, education in St. Petersburg, and his initial years in the Russian Foreign Ministry, providing a detailed account of the path that led him to become the Foreign Minister under Tsars Alexander II and Alexander III. The memoirs shed light on Giers's personal struggles with his foreign roots, his slow rise through the ranks, and his role as a diplomatic secretary, rather than a policy-maker. His dedication, diligence, and moderation are evident throughout the work, as Giers sought to steer Russia away from foreign entanglements and instead focus on internal reforms. His personal relationships and connections, particularly through his marriage to Olga Cantacuzino, niece of the Russian foreign minister, played a pivotal role in his career, and the memoirs offer a unique perspective on the Russian elite’s complex social and political dynamics during the 19th century.

In addition to his personal narrative, Giers offers rich historical insights into the political environment of the time, including his experiences in Moldavia, which was under Russian protection. His account paints a vivid picture of the power struggles among local elites, the role of Russian consuls, and the corruption that plagued the region. Giers also provides a candid view of his thoughts on various nationalities and cultures, including his anti-Semitic views, which reflect the prevalent attitudes of his era. The Education of a Russian Statesman not only serves as a memoir of Giers's life but also as a valuable historical document that illuminates Russia's foreign policy, its domestic politics, and the personal dynamics that shaped the country's international standing during the mid-19th century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Viola L. Hagopian

Italian Ars Nova Music

$95.00

The Italian Ars Nova Music: A Bibliographic Guide to Modern Editions and Related Literature is an essential resource for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of Italian Trecento music. This revised and expanded second edition reflects the vibrant and ongoing exploration of fourteenth-century Italian music, building on decades of meticulous scholarship. Originally compiled by Viola Hagopian, this guide has become a cornerstone in musicology, offering a comprehensive classification and concise descriptions of the wealth of materials related to this transformative period in music history.

The Italian Ars Nova, marked by its intricate melodic structures and the rise of the madrigal, remains a field of dynamic research, as new manuscripts and interpretations continue to emerge. With significant contributions from international scholars and institutions like the Centro di Studi sull'Ars Nova Italiana del Trecento, this volume contextualizes the music within its cultural and historical framework. This edition not only revisits earlier discoveries but also incorporates new findings, making it a crucial tool for navigating the rich and ever-expanding scholarship on this period.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Sherburne F. Cook and Woodrow Borah

Essays in Population History, Volume Three

$49.95

Essays in Population History: Mexico and California, Volume Three is the final volume of the Cook and Borah Essays, marking the conclusion of the collaborative work of Sherburne F. Cook, who passed away in 1974. This volume features three essays that continue the research into the impact of European contact on indigenous populations, a theme central to Cook’s academic work. The first chapter focuses on determining the low point of the indigenous population of central Mexico, illustrating the dramatic population decline following the Spanish Conquest. The chapter draws from a key document that not only provides demographic data but also sheds light on the royal fiscal system, contributing to a deeper understanding of Mexico's colonial-era administration.

The second chapter revisits the socio-economic conditions of central Mexico during the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, particularly food production and nutrition. This essay builds on earlier anthropological studies and offers a revised theory on the widespread undernutrition experienced by the majority of the population. The final chapter shifts the focus to northern California, where Cook had long wished to apply the demographic analysis techniques used for Mexican materials. This chapter examines the registers of eight northern California missions, providing a truncated but insightful exploration of the impact of European colonization on the Costanoan Indians and other groups in the region. Although the study was not completed, it lays the groundwork for further research into the functioning of the California missions and their demographic effects. This volume, while concluding Cook’s work, also opens the door for future scholars to expand upon these findings.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Essays in Population History, Volume Three

Rosalie L. Colie Edited by Barbara K. Lewalski

The Resources of Kind

$95.00

The Resources of Kind: Genre-Theory in the Renaissance, edited by Barbara K. Lewalski, presents the four Una’s Lectures delivered at Berkeley in 1972 by Rosalie Littell Colie, whose sudden death prevented their further expansion into the major study she had planned. Even in this form, the essays offer a landmark contribution to Renaissance literary history and critical theory. With Colie’s characteristic erudition and elegance, they emphasize the richness and flexibility of Renaissance genre, challenging the modern prejudice that genre constrains originality. Instead, she shows how genres act as frames of communication and metaphors for human understanding, shaping both literature and the apprehension of reality itself.

Colie identifies a central tension in Renaissance genre theory between the strict differentiation of kinds and the conception of literature as a totalizing paideia that could incorporate all knowledge. This tension opened the way for the elevation of “minor” or unconventional forms—emblems, epigrams, prose fiction, philosophical poems, dialogues—and for the invention of new forms like the essay, the picaresque novel, and the historical epic. Her lectures trace the assimilation of small forms into larger works and demonstrate how masterpieces such as Paradise Lost and King Lear achieve greatness through their encyclopedic blending of multiple genres, presenting the full range of human experience. Though unfinished, these lectures encapsulate Colie’s wide-ranging scholarship and her enduring influence, offering both new insights into Renaissance genre and a model of intellectual speculation that continues to shape the field.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Sherburne F. Cook and Woodrow Borah

Essays in Population History, Volume Three

$95.00

Essays in Population History: Mexico and California, Volume Three is the final volume of the Cook and Borah Essays, marking the conclusion of the collaborative work of Sherburne F. Cook, who passed away in 1974. This volume features three essays that continue the research into the impact of European contact on indigenous populations, a theme central to Cook’s academic work. The first chapter focuses on determining the low point of the indigenous population of central Mexico, illustrating the dramatic population decline following the Spanish Conquest. The chapter draws from a key document that not only provides demographic data but also sheds light on the royal fiscal system, contributing to a deeper understanding of Mexico's colonial-era administration.

The second chapter revisits the socio-economic conditions of central Mexico during the sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, particularly food production and nutrition. This essay builds on earlier anthropological studies and offers a revised theory on the widespread undernutrition experienced by the majority of the population. The final chapter shifts the focus to northern California, where Cook had long wished to apply the demographic analysis techniques used for Mexican materials. This chapter examines the registers of eight northern California missions, providing a truncated but insightful exploration of the impact of European colonization on the Costanoan Indians and other groups in the region. Although the study was not completed, it lays the groundwork for further research into the functioning of the California missions and their demographic effects. This volume, while concluding Cook’s work, also opens the door for future scholars to expand upon these findings.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft

Expositions and Developments

$39.95

Expositions and Developments brings readers into the collaborative reflections of Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft, offering an intimate portrait of one of the twentieth century’s most influential composers. Organized as extended dialogues, the book intertwines personal recollections, musical commentary, and cultural history. Stravinsky recalls formative childhood impressions in St. Petersburg, the artistic ferment of pre-revolutionary Russia, and the cosmopolitan encounters that shaped his career. Craft’s questions draw out the composer’s wit and candor, yielding vivid accounts of friendships with figures such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Debussy, Ravel, and Diaghilev, as well as reflections on performers, conductors, and the evolution of Stravinsky’s own aesthetic. Together, these conversations provide a rare blend of autobiography and critical exegesis, anchored in the contexts that produced The Firebird, Petrushka, The Rite of Spring, and later neoclassical and sacred works.

At once memoir, interview, and cultural document, this volume illuminates the intersections of music, literature, religion, and politics across Europe and America from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth. Appendices include Stravinsky’s own compositions—such as the Berceuse and a choral work with text by T. S. Eliot—alongside a checklist of Tchaikovsky sources for Le Baiser de la fée, underscoring the depth of Stravinsky’s dialogue with past masters. Richly illustrated with photographs spanning his life and career, Expositions and Developments offers scholars, performers, and general readers an indispensable resource: an insider’s perspective on the creative processes, cultural milieus, and personal experiences that shaped modern music.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Edited with an Introduction by Leo Ou-fan Lee

Lu Xun and His Legacy

$95.00

Lu Xun and His Legacy explores the profound and complex impact of Lu Xun, a towering figure in modern Chinese literature, whose influence has extended far beyond his writings. Hailed as a revolutionary thinker and a literary pioneer, Lu Xun's works, including Call to Arms and Wild Grass, were instrumental in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of 20th-century China. The book examines the dichotomy between his public persona as a revered advocate of social reform and his private struggles with self-doubt and existential anguish. It delves into the Chinese Communist Party's canonization of Lu Xun, framing him as an ideological forerunner to Mao Zedong, while critically assessing the simplifications and distortions that resulted from this state-sponsored idealization.

The collection features interdisciplinary essays that dissect Lu Xun's literary genius, political engagement, and lasting cultural legacy. It investigates his innovative narrative techniques, his nuanced critique of Chinese society, and the tensions between his humanistic morality and revolutionary ideals. The book also highlights the varied global reception of Lu Xun's works, from Japan's deep intellectual engagement to Western scholars' burgeoning interest. Through a blend of historical context, literary analysis, and cultural commentary, Lu Xun and His Legacy offers an indispensable resource for understanding the life and works of one of China's most iconic and enigmatic figures, while charting new directions for scholarly discourse.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

A. E. Watts

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

$95.00

Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a masterful exploration of transformation, weaving together a vast tapestry of mythological and human tales that span the origins of the world to the deification of Julius Caesar. Written in elegant Latin hexameter, the poem stands as both a monumental work of storytelling and a comprehensive study in literary artifice. Across its fifteen books, Ovid captures the essence of change in all its forms, presenting gods, mortals, and nature as interconnected forces subject to perpetual metamorphosis. This narrative, filled with wit, paradox, and evocative imagery, is also a compendium of the cultural and philosophical beliefs of the Graeco-Roman world, making it a cornerstone of classical literature.

In translation, Metamorphoses continues to challenge and inspire. Translators have long grappled with the dual task of preserving Ovid’s poetic form and rendering his complex narrative accessible to contemporary readers. While the heroic couplet remains a favored medium, capturing the rhythm and authority of the original, translators also strive to convey the poem's vivid tension and stylistic intricacies. A.E.Watt's modern rendition, for example, seeks to balance fidelity to Ovid’s vision with a clarity and immediacy that resonate with today’s audience. This enduring work, at once an epic of myth and a celebration of storytelling, remains a vibrant bridge between the ancient and modern worlds, inviting readers to explore the timeless themes of transformation and creativity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1954.

J. L. Heilbron

Electricity in the 17th and 18th Centuries

$65.00

Electricity in the 17th and 18th Centuries: A Study of Early Modern Physics examines the development of electricity during the Scientific Revolution, offering a comprehensive analysis of its evolving understanding. The study unfolds in three stages: the first, until 1700, was marked by narrow exploration and premature attempts to systematize electrical phenomena; the second, spanning the early 18th century, saw the discovery of new phenomena that couldn't be explained by existing philosophies, with experimental philosophers at the forefront; and the third stage, by the late 18th century, saw electricity being quantified, particularly in the realm of electrostatics. The book provides an insightful account of the transition from theoretical abstraction to practical experimentation, highlighting the slow and incremental progress made by scientists in understanding electricity, culminating in the work of figures like Franklin, Cavendish, and Coulomb.

The book delves into the institutional and intellectual frameworks that shaped the study of electricity during these centuries, emphasizing the significant role of the Catholic Church, particularly the Jesuits, in fostering experimental physics. It explores the challenges early electricians faced, such as inconsistent results caused by external factors like humidity and the peculiarities of materials like glass and gems. The author also scrutinizes the development of electrical theories, including the transition from effluvial models to more modern, quantifiable concepts like charge, capacity, and tension. By analyzing the Leyden jar and other key apparatus, the book traces how these tools helped clarify the nature of electricity, contributing to the eventual acceptance of Newtonian approaches to electrical theory.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Robert M. Adams

The Roman Stamp

$95.00

The Roman Stamp: Frame and Facade in Some Forms of Neo-Classicism by Robert M. Adams investigates how modern writers, artists, and thinkers have repeatedly turned to Rome as both a model of authority and a stage set for self-fashioning. Adams traces how figures from Mantegna and Scaliger to Swift, Piranesi, and Johnson appropriated Roman ideals—law, order, grandeur, severity—not merely as passive inheritances but as active instruments for rebirth, critique, or parody. With clarity and wit, he shows that neo-classicism was never just a glaze of marble columns or Latin tags but a creative struggle with the Roman stamp: a masculine, disciplined style imposed on the accidents of nature and personal history.

Moving across art history, literary polemic, and intellectual genealogy, Adams situates neo-classicism as both a vital energy and a contested masquerade. Whether in the martial self-discipline of Mantegna’s art, the biting authority of Scaliger’s scholarship, or the ironic inversions of Swift and Johnson, Rome offered a repertoire of forms through which moderns dramatized self-creation. By charting these variations—rebirth, war, seduction, diffusion—The Roman Stamp reframes “neo-classicism” not as a tired formula but as a set of crisis encounters with Rome’s enduring authority. The book will appeal to readers interested in classical reception, Renaissance and Enlightenment culture, and the uneasy legacy of antiquity in modern imagination.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Edited with an Introduction by Leo Ou-fan Lee

Lu Xun and His Legacy

$49.95

Lu Xun and His Legacy explores the profound and complex impact of Lu Xun, a towering figure in modern Chinese literature, whose influence has extended far beyond his writings. Hailed as a revolutionary thinker and a literary pioneer, Lu Xun's works, including Call to Arms and Wild Grass, were instrumental in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of 20th-century China. The book examines the dichotomy between his public persona as a revered advocate of social reform and his private struggles with self-doubt and existential anguish. It delves into the Chinese Communist Party's canonization of Lu Xun, framing him as an ideological forerunner to Mao Zedong, while critically assessing the simplifications and distortions that resulted from this state-sponsored idealization.

The collection features interdisciplinary essays that dissect Lu Xun's literary genius, political engagement, and lasting cultural legacy. It investigates his innovative narrative techniques, his nuanced critique of Chinese society, and the tensions between his humanistic morality and revolutionary ideals. The book also highlights the varied global reception of Lu Xun's works, from Japan's deep intellectual engagement to Western scholars' burgeoning interest. Through a blend of historical context, literary analysis, and cultural commentary, Lu Xun and His Legacy offers an indispensable resource for understanding the life and works of one of China's most iconic and enigmatic figures, while charting new directions for scholarly discourse.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1985.

Paul A. Jorgensen

Shakespeare's Military World

$49.95

Shakespeare’s Military World by Paul A. Jorgensen offers a penetrating study of how Shakespeare imagined and dramatized the life of war. Rather than focusing only on battles staged in the theater, Jorgensen explores the full breadth of Shakespeare’s military imagination—from the music of war and the hierarchy of ranks to the plight of common soldiers, the ideals of discipline, and the tensions between war and peace. Drawing deeply on Renaissance military treatises and contemporary debates, the book situates Shakespeare’s depictions of soldiers, armies, and strategy within the Elizabethan understanding of warfare, showing how the playwright reworked classical and contemporary sources alike to shape his characters and themes.

This study illuminates Shakespeare’s world by showing how the realities and metaphors of military life informed his plays across genres. Jorgensen traces how Shakespeare’s conception of war extended beyond literal battles to encompass broader cultural concerns—disorder and order, authority and insubordination, the soldier’s role in society, and the uneasy relation between martial glory and human cost. By treating war as both lived experience and imaginative framework, Shakespeare’s Military World offers scholars and students a compelling lens through which to view the histories, tragedies, and even comedies, grounding Shakespeare’s artistry in the military ideas of his time.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

A. E. Watts

The Metamorphoses of Ovid

$49.95

Ovid’s Metamorphoses is a masterful exploration of transformation, weaving together a vast tapestry of mythological and human tales that span the origins of the world to the deification of Julius Caesar. Written in elegant Latin hexameter, the poem stands as both a monumental work of storytelling and a comprehensive study in literary artifice. Across its fifteen books, Ovid captures the essence of change in all its forms, presenting gods, mortals, and nature as interconnected forces subject to perpetual metamorphosis. This narrative, filled with wit, paradox, and evocative imagery, is also a compendium of the cultural and philosophical beliefs of the Graeco-Roman world, making it a cornerstone of classical literature.

In translation, Metamorphoses continues to challenge and inspire. Translators have long grappled with the dual task of preserving Ovid’s poetic form and rendering his complex narrative accessible to contemporary readers. While the heroic couplet remains a favored medium, capturing the rhythm and authority of the original, translators also strive to convey the poem's vivid tension and stylistic intricacies. A.E.Watt's modern rendition, for example, seeks to balance fidelity to Ovid’s vision with a clarity and immediacy that resonate with today’s audience. This enduring work, at once an epic of myth and a celebration of storytelling, remains a vibrant bridge between the ancient and modern worlds, inviting readers to explore the timeless themes of transformation and creativity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1954.

B.M. Khaketla

Lesotho 1970

$95.00

Lesotho 1970: An African Coup Under the Microscope provides a gripping examination of a pivotal moment in the political history of Lesotho, a small but culturally rich nation nestled within South Africa. This book delves into the January 1970 coup, when Prime Minister Chief Leabua Jonathan suspended the constitution and declared a state of emergency, disrupting the democratic process and altering the nation’s trajectory. Through a detailed narrative, the author, Bennett Makalo Khaketla, offers a rare insider's perspective on the intersection of colonial legacy, political dynamics, and resistance movements in Lesotho. The work provides historical context, from the rise of Moshoeshoe I to Lesotho's struggles with economic dependence on South Africa, painting a vivid portrait of a nation grappling with external and internal pressures.

Khaketla, a prominent political figure and Secretary-General of the Marematlou Freedom Party, brings unparalleled insight to the analysis of Lesotho’s political, economic, and social fabric. The book contextualizes the country’s political instability within broader regional and historical frameworks, exploring the implications of the coup on governance and democracy in post-colonial Africa. With Khaketla’s unique blend of political experience, literary prowess, and cultural engagement, Lesotho 1970 offers an invaluable resource for understanding the challenges of state-building and legitimacy in a divided and economically constrained society.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.

Arnold Krupat

Ethnocriticism

$39.95

Ethnocriticism moves cultural critique to the boundaries that exist between cultures. The boundary traversed in Krupat's dexterous new book is the contested line between native and mainstream American literatures and cultures.

For over a century the discourses of ethnography, history, and literature have sought to represent the Indian in America. Krupat considers all these discourses and the ways in which Indians have attempted to "write back," producing an oppositional—or at least a parallel—discourse.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

David G. Marr

Vietnamese Anticolonialism 1885-1925

$49.95

Vietnamese Anticolonialism, 1885–1925 traces the roots of modern Vietnam’s revolutionary politics back to the decades when French colonial control was consolidated and Vietnamese resistance first assumed organized forms. Against the backdrop of France’s long-term project of exploitation, the book focuses not on collaborators but on those who resisted—sometimes clandestinely, often at great personal risk. By examining proclamations, poems, essays, autobiographies, and oral accounts, alongside French archival sources, the study reconstructs the diverse anticolonial voices that shaped Vietnam’s political consciousness well before the rise of the Indochinese Communist Party or the Viet Minh.

A central argument is that one cannot understand the successes of twentieth-century revolutionary movements in Vietnam—or why non-communist nationalists faltered—without beginning in 1885. The book emphasizes the importance of Vietnamese-language sources, many only published after 1954, and compares materials produced in both North and South Vietnam, highlighting the interpretive tensions between Marxist scholarship and more traditionalist perspectives. While much of the narrative is necessarily descriptive, bringing forward figures, ideas, and movements largely unknown outside Vietnam, the study insists on the need to delineate process and structure in Vietnamese history and to integrate cultural and intellectual dimensions into the analysis of resistance. By situating early anticolonialism within the longue durée of Vietnamese political struggle, Vietnamese Anticolonialism, 1885–1925 reframes the origins of modern revolution and challenges readers to see how myths, memory, and ideology shaped a movement whose reverberations defined Vietnam’s twentieth century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

David G. Marr

Vietnamese Anticolonialism 1885-1925

$95.00

Vietnamese Anticolonialism, 1885–1925 traces the roots of modern Vietnam’s revolutionary politics back to the decades when French colonial control was consolidated and Vietnamese resistance first assumed organized forms. Against the backdrop of France’s long-term project of exploitation, the book focuses not on collaborators but on those who resisted—sometimes clandestinely, often at great personal risk. By examining proclamations, poems, essays, autobiographies, and oral accounts, alongside French archival sources, the study reconstructs the diverse anticolonial voices that shaped Vietnam’s political consciousness well before the rise of the Indochinese Communist Party or the Viet Minh.

A central argument is that one cannot understand the successes of twentieth-century revolutionary movements in Vietnam—or why non-communist nationalists faltered—without beginning in 1885. The book emphasizes the importance of Vietnamese-language sources, many only published after 1954, and compares materials produced in both North and South Vietnam, highlighting the interpretive tensions between Marxist scholarship and more traditionalist perspectives. While much of the narrative is necessarily descriptive, bringing forward figures, ideas, and movements largely unknown outside Vietnam, the study insists on the need to delineate process and structure in Vietnamese history and to integrate cultural and intellectual dimensions into the analysis of resistance. By situating early anticolonialism within the longue durée of Vietnamese political struggle, Vietnamese Anticolonialism, 1885–1925 reframes the origins of modern revolution and challenges readers to see how myths, memory, and ideology shaped a movement whose reverberations defined Vietnam’s twentieth century.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Edited by Nicholas V. Riasanovsky, Gleb Struve, Thomas Eekman

California Slavic Studies, Volume IX

$39.95

California Slavic Studies, Volume IX, is a rich academic compilation published by the University of California Press. This volume delves into a range of thought-provoking topics, offering scholarly perspectives on significant aspects of Slavic literature, history, and culture. Featuring essays such as Michael Green's exploration of Kheraskov and Christian tragedy, and Donald C. Gillis's analysis of the Persephone myth in Mandelstam's Tristia, the book examines themes that bridge classical influences and Slavic traditions. Other notable contributions include investigations into Dostoevsky's letters and Merezhkovsky's religious view of historical processes, offering insights into the intersections of religion, literature, and politics in Slavic contexts.

Designed for scholars and enthusiasts of Slavic studies, this volume embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of the California Slavic Studies series. Each essay is grounded in meticulous research, enriched by references to both classic texts and contemporary interpretations. As part of a celebrated series edited by prominent scholars, including Nicholas V. Riasanovsky and Gleb Struve, this work continues to contribute to the understanding of Slavic intellectual and cultural history, serving as an invaluable resource for further academic exploration.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Arthur Selzer

Understanding Heart Disease

$39.95

Diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death in the Western world. Health professionals and the general public alike eagerly watch advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. Yet the more spectacular aspects of medical progress in the field are often reported prematurely and their potential benefits exaggerated.

Written in clear, accessible language, this book presents an authoritative and balanced picture of how heart diseases are recognized and managed. From his many years of experience, Dr. Selzer believes a well-informed patient can cooperate more successfully with a physician, and his book includes information vital to anyone confronting heart problems and cardiac emergencies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

Daniela Weinberg

Peasant Wisdom

$95.00

Peasant Wisdom: Cultural Adaptation in a Swiss Village offers an intimate ethnographic portrait of Bruson, a small Alpine village in the canton of Valais, as it negotiates the pressures of modernization while holding fast to an enduring ideology of “peasant wisdom.” Drawing on nineteen months of fieldwork in the late 1960s, Daniela Weinberg traces how households, kinship networks, and village institutions adapt to shifting agricultural economies, federal subsidies, and the lure of wage labor without losing the cultural continuities that tie contemporary Brusonins to their medieval forebears. Her richly detailed account examines everything from inheritance disputes and cooperative dairying to the rituals of communal eating and the symbolic weight of family names, showing how local practices sustain a sense of autonomy and identity within Switzerland’s nested federal system.

At once a study of cultural resilience and of subtle transformation, Peasant Wisdom challenges prevailing models of rural decline and “exode rural” by documenting how Bruson reframes its agricultural base, embraces tourism, and maintains vibrant communal ties. Weinberg demonstrates that regulation and adaptation are not opposed processes but overlapping strategies by which mountain villagers balance change with continuity. This nuanced case study contributes to debates in anthropology, European studies, and political sociology, illuminating the ways in which peasant societies endure as active participants in modern democratic states while preserving their distinctive worldviews.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

Susan Kaufman Purcell

The Mexican Profit-Sharing Decision

$95.00

The Mexican Profit-Sharing Decision: Politics in an Authoritarian Regime offers an incisive exploration of the mechanisms and implications of decision-making within the unique political structure of mid-20th-century Mexico. The book delves into President López Mateos’s decision to implement the profit-sharing provisions outlined in Mexico’s 1917 Constitution, a redistributive policy that aimed to allocate a portion of industrial profits to workers. This decision is not only significant in its immediate economic and social impacts but also in the light it sheds on Mexico’s broader authoritarian regime, where power flows from the executive rather than grassroots demands. Through this case study, the book examines the interaction between key interest groups—organized labor, private sector business leaders, and the ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI)—within the tightly controlled political framework.

Drawing on a combination of official documents, unpublished communications, and interviews with key stakeholders, the author offers a detailed reconstruction of the decision-making process. The study underscores the tension between inclusivity and control in Mexico’s authoritarian system, where the PRI simultaneously incorporated labor movements into its structure while maintaining executive dominance. This case provides broader insights into the symbolic and practical roles of political legitimacy, economic redistribution, and the strategies used to manage conflicts in an ostensibly non-repressive authoritarian regime. As a result, the book contributes not only to the understanding of Mexican politics but also to the study of authoritarian systems worldwide, offering valuable lessons on the dynamics of governance, economic reform, and the role of symbolic politics in sustaining regime stability.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft

Expositions and Developments

$95.00

Expositions and Developments brings readers into the collaborative reflections of Igor Stravinsky and Robert Craft, offering an intimate portrait of one of the twentieth century’s most influential composers. Organized as extended dialogues, the book intertwines personal recollections, musical commentary, and cultural history. Stravinsky recalls formative childhood impressions in St. Petersburg, the artistic ferment of pre-revolutionary Russia, and the cosmopolitan encounters that shaped his career. Craft’s questions draw out the composer’s wit and candor, yielding vivid accounts of friendships with figures such as Rimsky-Korsakov, Debussy, Ravel, and Diaghilev, as well as reflections on performers, conductors, and the evolution of Stravinsky’s own aesthetic. Together, these conversations provide a rare blend of autobiography and critical exegesis, anchored in the contexts that produced The Firebird, Petrushka, The Rite of Spring, and later neoclassical and sacred works.

At once memoir, interview, and cultural document, this volume illuminates the intersections of music, literature, religion, and politics across Europe and America from the late nineteenth century through the mid-twentieth. Appendices include Stravinsky’s own compositions—such as the Berceuse and a choral work with text by T. S. Eliot—alongside a checklist of Tchaikovsky sources for Le Baiser de la fée, underscoring the depth of Stravinsky’s dialogue with past masters. Richly illustrated with photographs spanning his life and career, Expositions and Developments offers scholars, performers, and general readers an indispensable resource: an insider’s perspective on the creative processes, cultural milieus, and personal experiences that shaped modern music.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1962.

Edited by Alan A. Brown and Egon Neuberger

International Trade and Central Planning

$95.00

International Trade and Central Planning: An Analysis of Economic Interactions explores the intricate dynamics of foreign trade in centrally planned economies (CPEs) and its interplay with domestic economic planning. Unlike market-type economies (MTEs), where trade is largely guided by market forces, CPEs rely on direct government control, making their trade patterns and mechanisms distinct. This book highlights the historical neglect of CPE foreign trade in economic studies and addresses critical issues such as trade aversion, balance-of-payments pressures, and inefficiencies inherent in central planning. Through theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and case-specific analyses, the book examines the bidirectional relationship between domestic plans and trade outcomes. It also underscores the challenges posed by institutional rigidity, state trade monopolies, and a focus on self-sufficiency, which often hinder CPEs from realizing the full benefits of trade.

The text provides a comparative perspective on trade patterns in CPEs and MTEs, demonstrating how CPEs’ lower trade-to-income ratios reflect a historical aversion to trade, even as their trade volumes have grown rapidly over time due to industrialization needs. Key topics include the structural imbalances caused by prioritizing machinery production over agriculture, the instability of trade composition and direction, and the difficulty of adjusting to external shocks. Additionally, the book delves into the long-term legacies of central planning, which continue to shape trade policies even during economic transitions. By presenting original research and stimulating further inquiry, the book bridges gaps in the study of centrally planned foreign trade and integrates it into broader international trade theory, offering valuable insights into this underexplored area of economic analysis.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

Edited by Alan A. Brown and Egon Neuberger

International Trade and Central Planning

$49.95

International Trade and Central Planning: An Analysis of Economic Interactions explores the intricate dynamics of foreign trade in centrally planned economies (CPEs) and its interplay with domestic economic planning. Unlike market-type economies (MTEs), where trade is largely guided by market forces, CPEs rely on direct government control, making their trade patterns and mechanisms distinct. This book highlights the historical neglect of CPE foreign trade in economic studies and addresses critical issues such as trade aversion, balance-of-payments pressures, and inefficiencies inherent in central planning. Through theoretical frameworks, empirical studies, and case-specific analyses, the book examines the bidirectional relationship between domestic plans and trade outcomes. It also underscores the challenges posed by institutional rigidity, state trade monopolies, and a focus on self-sufficiency, which often hinder CPEs from realizing the full benefits of trade.

The text provides a comparative perspective on trade patterns in CPEs and MTEs, demonstrating how CPEs’ lower trade-to-income ratios reflect a historical aversion to trade, even as their trade volumes have grown rapidly over time due to industrialization needs. Key topics include the structural imbalances caused by prioritizing machinery production over agriculture, the instability of trade composition and direction, and the difficulty of adjusting to external shocks. Additionally, the book delves into the long-term legacies of central planning, which continue to shape trade policies even during economic transitions. By presenting original research and stimulating further inquiry, the book bridges gaps in the study of centrally planned foreign trade and integrates it into broader international trade theory, offering valuable insights into this underexplored area of economic analysis.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

Paul A. Jorgensen

Shakespeare's Military World

$95.00

Shakespeare’s Military World by Paul A. Jorgensen offers a penetrating study of how Shakespeare imagined and dramatized the life of war. Rather than focusing only on battles staged in the theater, Jorgensen explores the full breadth of Shakespeare’s military imagination—from the music of war and the hierarchy of ranks to the plight of common soldiers, the ideals of discipline, and the tensions between war and peace. Drawing deeply on Renaissance military treatises and contemporary debates, the book situates Shakespeare’s depictions of soldiers, armies, and strategy within the Elizabethan understanding of warfare, showing how the playwright reworked classical and contemporary sources alike to shape his characters and themes.

This study illuminates Shakespeare’s world by showing how the realities and metaphors of military life informed his plays across genres. Jorgensen traces how Shakespeare’s conception of war extended beyond literal battles to encompass broader cultural concerns—disorder and order, authority and insubordination, the soldier’s role in society, and the uneasy relation between martial glory and human cost. By treating war as both lived experience and imaginative framework, Shakespeare’s Military World offers scholars and students a compelling lens through which to view the histories, tragedies, and even comedies, grounding Shakespeare’s artistry in the military ideas of his time.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Robert M. Adams

The Roman Stamp

$39.95

The Roman Stamp: Frame and Facade in Some Forms of Neo-Classicism by Robert M. Adams investigates how modern writers, artists, and thinkers have repeatedly turned to Rome as both a model of authority and a stage set for self-fashioning. Adams traces how figures from Mantegna and Scaliger to Swift, Piranesi, and Johnson appropriated Roman ideals—law, order, grandeur, severity—not merely as passive inheritances but as active instruments for rebirth, critique, or parody. With clarity and wit, he shows that neo-classicism was never just a glaze of marble columns or Latin tags but a creative struggle with the Roman stamp: a masculine, disciplined style imposed on the accidents of nature and personal history.

Moving across art history, literary polemic, and intellectual genealogy, Adams situates neo-classicism as both a vital energy and a contested masquerade. Whether in the martial self-discipline of Mantegna’s art, the biting authority of Scaliger’s scholarship, or the ironic inversions of Swift and Johnson, Rome offered a repertoire of forms through which moderns dramatized self-creation. By charting these variations—rebirth, war, seduction, diffusion—The Roman Stamp reframes “neo-classicism” not as a tired formula but as a set of crisis encounters with Rome’s enduring authority. The book will appeal to readers interested in classical reception, Renaissance and Enlightenment culture, and the uneasy legacy of antiquity in modern imagination.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1974.

Arthur Selzer

Understanding Heart Disease

$95.00

Diseases of the heart are the leading cause of death in the Western world. Health professionals and the general public alike eagerly watch advances in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease. Yet the more spectacular aspects of medical progress in the field are often reported prematurely and their potential benefits exaggerated.

Written in clear, accessible language, this book presents an authoritative and balanced picture of how heart diseases are recognized and managed. From his many years of experience, Dr. Selzer believes a well-informed patient can cooperate more successfully with a physician, and his book includes information vital to anyone confronting heart problems and cardiac emergencies.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

Arnold Krupat

Ethnocriticism

$95.00

Ethnocriticism moves cultural critique to the boundaries that exist between cultures. The boundary traversed in Krupat's dexterous new book is the contested line between native and mainstream American literatures and cultures.

For over a century the discourses of ethnography, history, and literature have sought to represent the Indian in America. Krupat considers all these discourses and the ways in which Indians have attempted to "write back," producing an oppositional—or at least a parallel—discourse.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1992.

Edited by Nicholas V. Riasanovsky, Gleb Struve, Thomas Eekman

California Slavic Studies, Volume IX

$95.00

California Slavic Studies, Volume IX, is a rich academic compilation published by the University of California Press. This volume delves into a range of thought-provoking topics, offering scholarly perspectives on significant aspects of Slavic literature, history, and culture. Featuring essays such as Michael Green's exploration of Kheraskov and Christian tragedy, and Donald C. Gillis's analysis of the Persephone myth in Mandelstam's Tristia, the book examines themes that bridge classical influences and Slavic traditions. Other notable contributions include investigations into Dostoevsky's letters and Merezhkovsky's religious view of historical processes, offering insights into the intersections of religion, literature, and politics in Slavic contexts.

Designed for scholars and enthusiasts of Slavic studies, this volume embodies the interdisciplinary spirit of the California Slavic Studies series. Each essay is grounded in meticulous research, enriched by references to both classic texts and contemporary interpretations. As part of a celebrated series edited by prominent scholars, including Nicholas V. Riasanovsky and Gleb Struve, this work continues to contribute to the understanding of Slavic intellectual and cultural history, serving as an invaluable resource for further academic exploration.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.

Edited by John W. Chapman

The Western University on Trial

$39.95

The Western University on Trial, edited by John W. Chapman, examines the moral, political, and intellectual crises facing higher education across Europe and North America. Originating in the deliberations of the International Council on the Future of the University, the volume gathers leading scholars to assess how universities—traditionally devoted to the pursuit of truth—have been destabilized by politicization, democratization, and declining professional standards. Contributors trace the history of the “university emergency” from student unrest in the 1960s to contemporary debates over tenure, academic freedom, research funding, and the proper relationship between universities and governments. Their shared concern is the erosion of competitive merit and intellectual autonomy, which they argue must remain the defining principles of the Western academic tradition.

Organized in three parts, the book moves from philosophical reflections on the university’s purpose to analyses of research policy and institutional organization, and finally to the practical challenge of restoring academic standards. Essays engage classic liberal thinkers such as Mill and Tocqueville while probing contemporary dilemmas ranging from grade inflation and faculty unionization to federal regulation and the pressures of vocationalism. Chapman’s introduction frames the volume around the concept of an “academic constitution”—a set of principles and procedures designed to safeguard intellectual progress against factionalism, political intrusion, and professional complacency. By diagnosing the trials of the Western university as both cultural and structural, The Western University on Trial offers not only a critique of current failures but also a prescription for constitutional renewal. It is an essential work for scholars, administrators, and policymakers concerned with the future of higher education.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1983.

Ronald C. Tobey

Saving the Prairies

$49.95

Ronald C. Tobey tells a new origin story for American ecology by relocating its birth from the campfire of nature romanticism to the laboratories, land-grant classrooms, and wind-scoured prairies of the Midwest. Saving the Prairies follows the founding school of plant ecologists—C. E. Bessey, Roscoe Pound, Frederic Clements, John E. Weaver, Paul Sears—whose shared apprenticeship and field experience forged a tightly knit research community and a powerful scientific paradigm: plant succession. From the sod-busting 1890s through the Dust Bowl and New Deal, Tobey shows how their theory migrated from botany into policy, shaping forest reserves, game management, agricultural programs, and, later, the language of environmental impact. Lyrical evocations of tallgrass resilience sit alongside debates over measurement, experiment, and utility, revealing how the prairies functioned simultaneously as object of study, moral touchstone, and political symbol.

Rejecting a simple history of ideas, Tobey offers a case study in scientific change—what he calls a microparadigm—guided by Kuhn and informed by the sociology of science. He reconstructs how the Nebraska-centered network secured intellectual authority through graduate training, institutional placement, coauthorship, and citation, and how the same social bonds constrained critical testing of cherished assumptions. The book’s pivot comes in the 1930s, when drought and economic crisis exposed the limits of an “inevitably progressive” succession and redirected the field toward active management; even allies like A. G. Tansley peeled away as philosophical and political winds shifted. Through meticulous archival work and innovative quantitative analysis, Saving the Prairies demonstrates that ecological knowledge is inseparable from institutional settings and civic purposes. It is both an intimate group biography and a bracing account of how a science that once promised to “approach the eternal” learned instead to live with contingency—and, in doing so, helped invent modern environmentalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Edited by Rudolf Carnap and Richard C. Jeffrey

Studies in Inductive Logic and Probability, Volume I

$95.00

Rudolf Carnap and Richard C. Jeffrey’s Studies in Inductive Logic and Probability, Volume I gathers seminal work charting Carnap’s late-career re-architecture of inductive logic. Moving beyond the single preferred c\*-method of Logical Foundations of Probability (1950), this volume documents the shift to a “continuum” of c-functions and then to a still broader framework sensitive to analogy and similarity, informed by de Finetti’s representation theorem and contemporary probability/statistics. Anchored by Carnap’s “Basic System” (presented here in detail) and complemented by foundational essays—including the programmatic “Inductive Logic and Rational Decisions”—the collection recasts logical probability in the idiom of events, models, and conditionalization, aligning formal inductive methods with Bayesian decision theory while distinguishing logical from statistical notions of information and entropy.

Framed by Jeffrey’s editorial introduction and Carnap’s own historical notes, the book doubles as an intellectual roadmap through the 1950s–60s renaissance in formal epistemology: collaborations with John Kemeny, dialogue with Savage and Putnam, and the systematic adoption of mathematical tools that were absent from Carnap’s earlier work. For philosophers of science, statisticians, and decision theorists, Volume I offers both a definitive statement of Carnap’s mature foundations and a launch pad for the unfinished upper stories—issues of confirmation, learning from analogy, and representation—that Volume II continues. It’s essential reading for anyone who wants to see how inductive logic became conversant with modern probability while retaining a distinctly logical—normative—conception of rational belief.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Edited by Rudolf Carnap and Richard C. Jeffrey

Studies in Inductive Logic and Probability, Volume I

$39.95

Rudolf Carnap and Richard C. Jeffrey’s Studies in Inductive Logic and Probability, Volume I gathers seminal work charting Carnap’s late-career re-architecture of inductive logic. Moving beyond the single preferred c\*-method of Logical Foundations of Probability (1950), this volume documents the shift to a “continuum” of c-functions and then to a still broader framework sensitive to analogy and similarity, informed by de Finetti’s representation theorem and contemporary probability/statistics. Anchored by Carnap’s “Basic System” (presented here in detail) and complemented by foundational essays—including the programmatic “Inductive Logic and Rational Decisions”—the collection recasts logical probability in the idiom of events, models, and conditionalization, aligning formal inductive methods with Bayesian decision theory while distinguishing logical from statistical notions of information and entropy.

Framed by Jeffrey’s editorial introduction and Carnap’s own historical notes, the book doubles as an intellectual roadmap through the 1950s–60s renaissance in formal epistemology: collaborations with John Kemeny, dialogue with Savage and Putnam, and the systematic adoption of mathematical tools that were absent from Carnap’s earlier work. For philosophers of science, statisticians, and decision theorists, Volume I offers both a definitive statement of Carnap’s mature foundations and a launch pad for the unfinished upper stories—issues of confirmation, learning from analogy, and representation—that Volume II continues. It’s essential reading for anyone who wants to see how inductive logic became conversant with modern probability while retaining a distinctly logical—normative—conception of rational belief.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1971.

Susan Kaufman Purcell

The Mexican Profit-Sharing Decision

$39.95

The Mexican Profit-Sharing Decision: Politics in an Authoritarian Regime offers an incisive exploration of the mechanisms and implications of decision-making within the unique political structure of mid-20th-century Mexico. The book delves into President López Mateos’s decision to implement the profit-sharing provisions outlined in Mexico’s 1917 Constitution, a redistributive policy that aimed to allocate a portion of industrial profits to workers. This decision is not only significant in its immediate economic and social impacts but also in the light it sheds on Mexico’s broader authoritarian regime, where power flows from the executive rather than grassroots demands. Through this case study, the book examines the interaction between key interest groups—organized labor, private sector business leaders, and the ruling Partido Revolucionario Institucional (PRI)—within the tightly controlled political framework.

Drawing on a combination of official documents, unpublished communications, and interviews with key stakeholders, the author offers a detailed reconstruction of the decision-making process. The study underscores the tension between inclusivity and control in Mexico’s authoritarian system, where the PRI simultaneously incorporated labor movements into its structure while maintaining executive dominance. This case provides broader insights into the symbolic and practical roles of political legitimacy, economic redistribution, and the strategies used to manage conflicts in an ostensibly non-repressive authoritarian regime. As a result, the book contributes not only to the understanding of Mexican politics but also to the study of authoritarian systems worldwide, offering valuable lessons on the dynamics of governance, economic reform, and the role of symbolic politics in sustaining regime stability.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1975.

Ronald C. Tobey

Saving the Prairies

$95.00

Ronald C. Tobey tells a new origin story for American ecology by relocating its birth from the campfire of nature romanticism to the laboratories, land-grant classrooms, and wind-scoured prairies of the Midwest. Saving the Prairies follows the founding school of plant ecologists—C. E. Bessey, Roscoe Pound, Frederic Clements, John E. Weaver, Paul Sears—whose shared apprenticeship and field experience forged a tightly knit research community and a powerful scientific paradigm: plant succession. From the sod-busting 1890s through the Dust Bowl and New Deal, Tobey shows how their theory migrated from botany into policy, shaping forest reserves, game management, agricultural programs, and, later, the language of environmental impact. Lyrical evocations of tallgrass resilience sit alongside debates over measurement, experiment, and utility, revealing how the prairies functioned simultaneously as object of study, moral touchstone, and political symbol.

Rejecting a simple history of ideas, Tobey offers a case study in scientific change—what he calls a microparadigm—guided by Kuhn and informed by the sociology of science. He reconstructs how the Nebraska-centered network secured intellectual authority through graduate training, institutional placement, coauthorship, and citation, and how the same social bonds constrained critical testing of cherished assumptions. The book’s pivot comes in the 1930s, when drought and economic crisis exposed the limits of an “inevitably progressive” succession and redirected the field toward active management; even allies like A. G. Tansley peeled away as philosophical and political winds shifted. Through meticulous archival work and innovative quantitative analysis, Saving the Prairies demonstrates that ecological knowledge is inseparable from institutional settings and civic purposes. It is both an intimate group biography and a bracing account of how a science that once promised to “approach the eternal” learned instead to live with contingency—and, in doing so, helped invent modern environmentalism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Leon Howard

Herman Melville

$95.00

Herman Melville: A Biography offers an in-depth exploration of the life and literary genius of the author behind Moby-Dick. Rooted in extensive research and collaboration, this biography provides a nuanced narrative of Melville’s life, contextualizing his experiences within the broader intellectual, cultural, and historical landscapes of 19th-century America. The book draws heavily on Jay Leyda’s groundbreaking Melville Log, combining the rigor of archival discoveries with a narrative that seeks to humanize the author. By emphasizing the relationship between Melville’s life events and his literary creations, the biography aims to restore the humanity often obscured in discussions of his works, revealing the motivations, influences, and processes that shaped his remarkable oeuvre.

This biography distinguishes itself by not only recounting Melville’s life but also treating his books as pivotal events within it. It examines how his personal experiences, literary inspirations, and creative struggles coalesced into the masterpieces that have stood the test of time. With a meticulous approach to documentation and inference, the book uncovers new insights into Melville’s life, from his travels and financial struggles to the inspirations behind his autobiographical works. Rich in collaboration and drawing on the expertise of leading Melville scholars, this biography serves as an invaluable resource for understanding one of America’s most enduring literary figures, bridging the gap between Melville’s humanity and his towering literary legacy.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1967.

Loren Partridge and Randolph Starn

A Renaissance Likeness

$95.00

A Renaissance Likeness: Art and Culture in Raphael’s Julius II, by Loren Partridge and Randolph Starn, is both a focused study of one of Raphael’s most compelling portraits and a wide-ranging exploration of the cultural world it represents. At the center is Raphael’s Portrait of Pope Julius II, today in the National Gallery, London—a likeness created during a period of intense crisis and astonishing artistic achievement in early sixteenth-century Rome. Painted between 1511 and 1512, when Julius was facing military defeat, rebellion, and illness, the portrait captures not only the man but also the turbulent moment in which he ruled. Seen alongside Bramante’s architecture, Michelangelo’s Sistine Ceiling, and Raphael’s own frescoes in the papal apartments, the painting belongs to the great cycle of Julian projects that defined the High Renaissance.

Partridge and Starn use Raphael’s portrait as a point of entry into the wider cultural and historical setting of Julian Rome. They examine how Julius II’s image circulated in medals, chronicles, and satire; how his character as papa terribile inspired admiration, fear, and critique; and how art functioned within a dense web of patronage, politics, and theology. Moving between close visual analysis and cultural history, the authors highlight the interplay of form, content, and style with the circumstances of patronage and power. In doing so, they resist narrow readings that treat the work solely as art object or historical document, instead revealing it as a microcosm of Renaissance culture. Richly interdisciplinary, A Renaissance Likeness restores Raphael’s Julius to its rightful place as both masterpiece and cultural artifact, showing how, in the renewed radiance of this portrait, art and history illuminate each other.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

Eric S. Mallin

Inscribing the Time

$39.95

Combining the resources of new historicism, feminism, and postmodern textual analysis, Eric Mallin reveals how contemporary pressures left their marks on three Shakespeare plays written at the end of Elizabeth's reign. Close attention to the language of Troilus and Cressida, Hamlet, and Twelfth Night reveals the ways the plays echo the events and anxieties that accompanied the beginning of the seventeenth century. Troilus reflects the rebellion of the Earl of Essex and the failure of the courtly, chivalric style. Hamlet resonates with the danger of the bubonic plague and the difficult succession history of James I. Twelfth Night is imbued with nostalgia for an earlier period of Elizabeth's rule, when her control over religious and erotic affairs seemed more secure.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1995.

Spencer C. Olin, Jr.

California's Prodigal Sons

$39.95

California's Prodigal Sons: Hiram Johnson and the Progressives, 1911-1917 provides an in-depth examination of the transformative Progressive Era in California under the leadership of Governor Hiram W. Johnson. This study shifts the focus from ideological analysis to practical governance, chronicling Johnson's efforts to implement reform and establish efficient public services that prioritized the public good over special interests. With its chronological approach, the book explores key legislative accomplishments addressing railroad control, corruption, labor conditions, and resource management. Drawing on newly available manuscripts, including the Hiram Johnson Papers, the book offers fresh insights into Johnson's administration and its lasting impact on state and national progressivism.

In addition to highlighting Johnson's reforms, the book delves into the intense conflict between progressives and conservatives during this era, culminating in the pivotal 1916 Hughes campaign, which tested Johnson's political dominance. The narrative captures the dynamic interplay of politics, personality, and policy, revealing Johnson as a zealous leader whose identity was deeply intertwined with his reform agenda. Through detailed analysis and rich historical context, California's Prodigal Sons sheds light on the broader Progressive movement while offering a compelling portrait of a pivotal figure in California's history.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1968.

David N. Lorenzen

The Kapalikas and Kalamukhas

$95.00

The Kapalikas and Kalamukhas delves into the mysterious histories and practices of the Kapalikas and Kalamukhas, two Śaivite sects that thrived in medieval India before fading into obscurity. Often misunderstood and depicted through the critical lenses of their adversaries or incomplete inscriptions, these sects provide a window into the diversity of Hindu religious traditions. The Kapalikas, known for their extreme asceticism and transgressive rituals centered on the Mahavrata (Great Vow), worshipped Śiva in his fierce forms and embraced practices involving cremation grounds and human skulls. In contrast, the Kalamukhas maintained a more structured presence, establishing monastic centers and temples, particularly in the Mysore region, where they flourished between the 10th and 13th centuries. Despite their doctrinal ties to the Paśupata lineage, the Kalamukhas have often been mischaracterized for their tantric associations, which this study reexamines with fresh evidence from epigraphic records.

Through a critical synthesis of literary sources, inscriptions, and theological critiques, this work reconstructs the doctrines, rituals, and social roles of these enigmatic sects. It challenges earlier scholarly biases that painted these groups as peripheral or extreme, emphasizing their contributions to the evolution of Śaivite thought and medieval Indian religious practices. By shedding light on their complex socio-religious contexts, this study not only rescues the Kapalikas and Kalamukhas from historical obscurity but also underscores their importance in understanding the pluralistic fabric of Indian spirituality.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1972.

James C. King

The Biology of Race, Revised Edition

$95.00

James J. C. K.’s The Biology of Race offers a comprehensive and scientifically grounded exploration of human diversity, providing critical insights into the intricate relationships between genetic inheritance, individual variation, and cultural influences. This revised edition builds on the success of the original work, incorporating advancements in molecular biology and evolving perspectives on intelligence and heritability since the book’s initial publication. Through its detailed examination of biological and environmental interactions, this volume aims to guide readers in understanding the concept of race from a scientific lens, unearthing both the biological foundations and the sociocultural complexities intertwined with this sensitive topic.

Designed for readers across disciplines—including biology, genetics, anthropology, sociology, and psychology—the book begins with a dispassionate discussion of group differences in the animal world before extending these principles to the human species. The text moves through the scientific framework of species, subspecies, and genetic units, blending it with an analysis of cultural and emotional factors that challenge the objective study of human variation. With its accessible language, glossary of terms, and multi-disciplinary approach, The Biology of Race serves as an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and thoughtful lay readers seeking clarity amid contemporary debates on race, equality, and diversity.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1981.

Sheila L. Weiner

Ajanta

$95.00

The Ajanta caves in Maharashtra, India, have been a subject of considerable fascination since their discovery by British officers in 1819. These thirty-one rock-cut caves, located along a dramatic ravine above the Waghora River, are known for their intricate Buddhist art spanning several centuries. The caves include monastic dwellings (vihāras) and prayer halls (caitya halls), some elaborately decorated with murals and sculptures. As these caves were carved out of the rock rather than being naturally occurring formations, they required immense effort and coordination to construct. Despite the number assigned to each cave by archaeologists, the order of their excavation remains uncertain, and many of them are left incomplete. This unfinished state, combined with stylistic diversity within individual caves, suggests the artists might have worked across different caves at varying times, possibly following the natural light throughout the day to guide their progress.

Ajanta is distinctive in the history of Indian art because it uniquely combines painting, sculpture, and architecture to showcase Buddhist art evolution from the early Hīnayāna aniconic tradition through to the Mahāyāna phase, where Buddha images and Bodhisattvas appear prominently. The artistic themes in Ajanta revolve around narrative portrayals and worship-focused iconography, with shrine figures embodying a massive, spiritual weightiness, in contrast to the more graceful or dwarfish depictions of demigods and figures in the Jātaka tales. This study explores the origins of this iconographic duality at Ajanta, examining how the artistic and religious traditions that shaped it developed internally and in relation to other sites, illuminating how the evolution of Buddhism itself is mirrored in its art and monuments.

Divided into three main parts, the study analyzes historical, architectural, and stylistic progressions that influenced Ajanta's art. The first section delves into historical contexts relevant to Buddhist development in the area, while the second investigates the architectural evolution of caitya halls and vihāras and the emergence of the Buddha image. The third section focuses on the stylistic progression of the narrative art at Ajanta, tracking the evolution of both the Buddha image and the surrounding decorative forms. Through synthesizing historical, paleographic, and iconographic evidence, the study aims to provide a cohesive understanding of Buddhist art’s evolution, specifically at Ajanta, over several centuries.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1977.

Robert B. Edgerton

Alone Together

$39.95

In Alone Together: Social Order on an Urban Beach, the focus is on the social dynamics and unwritten rules governing interactions at Southland Beach, a popular, urban Southern California beach. With millions of visitors each year, Southland Beach draws a diverse crowd, including locals, tourists, and people from various socio-economic backgrounds, all converging in close quarters. Despite the potential for conflict due to its dense and varied population, the beach generally remains a peaceful and enjoyable place. The study explores how beachgoers navigate personal space, behavior expectations, and the presence of authority figures like lifeguards and police, often creating an unspoken order among themselves.

Southland Beach has evolved from a space primarily frequented by "beach people"—locals with a deep connection to the beach—to an urban attraction visited by millions. The research examines how strangers from different backgrounds manage to coexist in a shared space where typical urban concerns, like distrust and social fragmentation, could easily lead to conflict. The study explores whether the beach can maintain its reputation as a haven for relaxation and leisure, given its transformation into a microcosm of city life with all its potential challenges. Factors like limited clothing, proximity, and occasional substance use could introduce tension, yet a unique, often implicit social structure keeps interactions largely harmonious.

The book aims to analyze this balance between enjoyment and potential disorder, questioning how a community of strangers can coexist so closely without formalized rules. The study applies insights from sociology and anthropology to understand the beachgoers’ shared practices, revealing how informal norms and individual expectations of behavior contribute to a functional, if fragile, social order. Through observation and interviews, the research delves into the varying roles of lifeguards, police, and beachgoers themselves in shaping and maintaining this social environment, illuminating the intricate yet resilient order that defines life on Southland Beach.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1979.

Kathleen Kete

The Beast in the Boudoir

$95.00

Kathleen Kete's wise and witty examination of petkeeping in nineteenth-century Paris provides a unique window through which to view the lives of ordinary French people. She demonstrates how that cliché of modern life, the family dog, reveals the tensions that modernity created for the Parisian bourgeoisie.

Kete's study draws on a range of literary and archival sources, from dog-care books to veterinarians's records to Dumas's musings on his cat. The fad for aquariums, attitudes toward vivisection, the dread of rabies, the development of dog breeding—all are shown to reflect the ways middle-class people thought about their lives. Petkeeping, says Kete, was a way to imagine a better, more manageable version of the world—it relieved the pressures of contemporary life and improvised solutions to the intractable mesh that was post-Enlightenment France. The faithful, affectionate family dog became a counterpoint to the isolation of individualism and lack of community in urban life. By century's end, however, animals no longer represented the human condition with such potency, and even the irascible, autonomous cat had been rehabilitated into a creature of fidelity and affection.

Full of fascinating details, this innovative book will contribute to the way we understand culture and the creation of class.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1994.

Karl Hardach

The Political Economy of Germany in the Twentieth Century

$39.95

The Political Economy of Germany in the Twentieth Century offers a comprehensive examination of how political decisions have shaped the economic trajectory of Germany from World War I onward. Eschewing narrow historical or economic perspectives, the book positions politics as the dominant force influencing economic systems, emphasizing the instrumental nature of economics in serving political ends. This approach is particularly pertinent in Germany's case, where significant economic policies and outcomes were intricately linked to the nation’s tumultuous political landscape. By addressing not just what occurred but also delving into the reasons behind economic events, this study provides a layered understanding of the successes, failures, and transformations in Germany’s economy during a century marked by profound change.

Tailored for a broad audience, including students and general readers with minimal prior knowledge of economics or history, the book strikes a balance between accessibility and rigor. It integrates statistical data with analysis, offering insights into key economic relationships while avoiding excessive technical jargon. Accompanied by a glossary and references for further exploration, the book is a valuable resource for understanding the intersections of political power and economic strategy in shaping modern Germany. This American edition builds on the German original, refined with collaborative input, making it an essential text for anyone exploring the dynamic interplay between politics and economics in one of Europe’s most pivotal nations.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1980.

Edited by Richard J. Gilbert

Regulatory Choices

$49.95

Regulatory Choices offers the first comprehensive economic history of energy policy and its consequences for California, where some of the most innovative and far-ranging programs of regulatory reform have originated. The authors of this volume have gathered together an impressive wealth of material about actual policy decisions and their repercussions and have subjected their findings to astute economic analysis. This book will serve for years to come as an invaluable reference on the costs and effects of various energy policies.

With its focus on bringing prices in alignment with the true cost of producing power and delivering it to the customer, the first part of the book outlines the issue of setting utility rates and considers some of the proposals to provide regulated industries with incentives to respond to economic and environmental concerns. The problems of energy supply occupy the second part of the book, which includes a survey of the costs of alternative energy sources and estimates of their environmental impacts, as well as a case study of the construction of the Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant. The book concludes by documenting the results of subsidy programs that were designed to target the development of wind power and residential energy conservation.

Regulators, we learn, have a mixed record when it comes to managing the production of energy. Some conservation programs have enjoyed considerable economic success, particularly those that correct a lack of consumer information. Others, such as the renewable energy tax credits or programs designed to subsidize new technologies, have cost much more than the value of the energy they have saved. What emerges clearly from this study is that regulated industries are not immune from the forces of competition.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1991.

James W. Wilkie

The Mexican Revolution

$49.95

The Mexican Revolution: Federal Expenditure and Social Change Since 1910 (Second Edition, Revised) provides a meticulously detailed analysis of the social and economic transformations spurred by Mexico’s revolutionary policies over the course of the 20th century. Author James Wilkie examines federal expenditures as a tangible measure of the nation's commitment to addressing poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition—key aspirations of the 1917 Constitution. The study employs innovative methodologies, including a groundbreaking Poverty Index, to assess how these investments translated into social progress. By tracing the allocation of resources under successive presidential administrations, Wilkie reveals shifting political priorities and the uneven trajectory of reform, with a special focus on the transformative leadership of figures such as Lázaro Cárdenas.

The revised second edition introduces new data on land reform policies and adjustments to statistical measures, strengthening the original findings and expanding the historical scope to include early revolutionary efforts, such as Francisco I. Madero’s land policies. By integrating geographical analyses, Wilkie underscores the regional disparities in social development, offering fresh insights into how Mexico’s revolutionary goals penetrated various parts of the nation. With its combination of rigorous quantitative research and vivid interviews with political actors, the book not only enriches our understanding of Mexico's revolutionary legacy but also provides valuable lessons for other developing nations pursuing social modernization in the face of rapid population growth and economic challenges. This work remains an indispensable resource for scholars of Mexican history and policy, illuminating the complex interplay of politics, economics, and social change in a revolutionary context.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1970.

Alice Lotvin Birney

Satiric Catharsis in Shakespeare

$39.95

Alice Lotvin Birney reopens the most intractable question in aesthetics—catharsis—and relocates it in the charged arena of satire. Arguing that Aristotle’s purgation can illuminate drama driven by invective as surely as it explains tragedy, Satiric Catharsis in Shakespeare proposes a twofold model: the satirist’s own psychic “release” and the audience’s socially consequential purgation. Through closely argued, exegetical readings, Birney tracks how Shakespeare manipulates hatred, censure, and reformist energy—emotions native to satire—either to purge them harmlessly or to leave them provocatively unresolved. Four early histories culminating in *Richard III* reveal the curse as primitive satire; the Henriad tests whether Falstaff’s corrosive wit cleanses or corrupts; *As You Like It* models a comic society that expels its railer to restore equilibrium; *Troilus and Cressida* refuses release, letting Thersites’ disease-like scorn infect the whole play; *Timon of Athens* completes a cathartic circle in which the misanthrope dies as tragic scapegoat.

Birney’s governing insight is structural and political. Where Plato feared art that agitates the polis, Shakespeare sometimes prevents satiric catharsis so that satire “works,” and sometimes effects catharsis to stabilize the fictional commonwealth—and, by implication, its audience. Bridging classical theory and Renaissance stagecraft, the book clarifies how mimetic “cures” (scapegoat expulsions) differ from disturbances intended to spur change, and how Shakespeare calibrates that choice through voice, plot stasis or resolution, and the placement of the satirist within the action. A substantial critical apparatus surveys scholarship through 1968, while the conclusion extends the model from Aristophanes to Brecht. Written with clarity and argumentative rigor, this study offers Shakespeareans, theorists of satire, and historians of performance a durable framework for understanding how dramatic structures manage the volatile energies of social critique.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Arthur Lipow

Authoritarian Socialism in America

$95.00

In Authoritarian Socialism Arthur Lipow raises important issues about the nature of democracy and defines the intellectual roots of the authoritarian side of the socialist tradition in America and distinguishes it from democratic socialism.

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1982.