A new Open Access book from the British Academy argues that real-life decisions are made not solely in reference to biomedical epistemes, but also systems of embodied rationality, systems of reasoning and negotiations with power and authority that can be understood and articulated as rational while also experiential.
The 2026 Free Issues: Read a free issue of each journal
We are pleased to share the 2026 Free Issues. Each year, we make one issue from each of our journals free to read, showcasing the range of disciplines, approaches, and scholarly communities represented across the Press.
Black History Month 2025: Reading List
To mark Black History Month, we’ve put together a list of books and journal articles which provide new and critical insights into the area. Each article has been made Free to Read throughout October.
The 2025 Free Issues | Read free journal issues online now
We are delighted to bring you the 2025 Free Issues. Each year we make one issue from each of our journals free to read, capturing the breadth and scope of the research that our journals publish, and the growth of LUP from its formation in 1899. Visit our Free Issues page to download free content in Modern Languages, Political History, Art & Sculpture, Culture Studies, Science Fiction Studies, Planning, and more.
In Praise of… Charles Forsdick
To celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, we are taking the opportunity to highlight and thank a selection of key figures in LUP's recent history. To start this series, our Chief Executive Officer Anthony Cond reflects on the impact of LUP's former Editorial Advisory Board Chair Charles Forsdick following their first meeting almost twenty years … Continue reading
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