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‘Why the French Hate Doggie Bags’ – In Conversation with Janet Beizer

'Why the French Hate Doggie Bags', first published in Contemporary French Civilization, Volume 42, Issue 3-4, examines the negative publicity attached to taking home leftovers from restaurants in France, and has a rising Altmetric score of 196. We spoke to the author, Janet Beizer, to find out more about the article.  Firstly, could you tell … Continue reading →

Jewish Studies, News

Seidman wins at the National Jewish Book Awards

We are delighted to announce that Naomi Seidman has won a National Jewish Book Award for Sarah Schenir­er and the Bais Yaakov Move­ment, published by the Littman Library of Jewish Civilization. Seidman's pioneering exploration of the Bais Yaakov movement and its founder, Sarah Schenirer, was awarded the Barbara Dobkin Award for Women's Studies. Seidman said, … Continue reading →

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New British Musical Cultures series from Clemson University Press

Clemson University Press have launched Studies in British Musical Cultures, a new series in partnership with the North American British Music Studies Association. We spoke to series editor Eric Saylor (Drake University) to learn more. What is the aim or mission of the series? Studies in British Musical Cultures will encompass the diverse array of … Continue reading →

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Liverpool University Press and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University in new imprint partnership

The award-winning UK publisher Liverpool University Press and the largest international joint venture university in China, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University based in Suzhou, are delighted to announce the launch of a new imprint.