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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
"It was very important for me to ground my characters in the places where they lived. In most of the stories, the point of the story is how the characters interact with a world which is both beautiful and challenging." buff.ly/eQEeUDO
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Read New York Challenge: Interviewing Roger Sheffer, author of ‘The Loon Counters’ – Syracuse University Press
September’s Read New York Challenge title is Roger Sheffer’s The Loon Counters, a collection of short stories examining the relationships between people and nature in a pair of imaginary Adirondack…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
In Utica for the annual APHNYS meeting? Stop by our booth to say hello and browse our new New York State books. 40% off all regional titles until Oct 15. press.syr.edu
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A tale of two idealists chasing modernity from Ottoman Mount Lebanon to the West, only to find that the road to enlightenment is a long and futile one. Preorder Paving the Sea now: buff.ly/x2NbYCQ
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Coming this spring: Deference and Defiance examines why Gulf Cooperation Council monarchies so often lend their support to American foreign policy, as well as the cases when they push back. buff.ly/EFIL88H
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
On Substack, editor Brett Ashley Kaplan reflects on how the upcoming volume, "Black, Jewish, and Beautiful" came together and the wide variety of experiences the book depicts. buff.ly/8Mt3qX3
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Don’t Spoil Me!
Today, I break my 500 word limit to reflect on our co-edited volume, Black, Jewish, and Beautiful: Contemporary Blewish Voices, just out from Syracuse University Press
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Visualizing class consciousness through an analysis of the work of Tompkins H. Matteson and the many adaptations of his sketches, Crime and Class in Print examines the intersection of mass media, sensationalism, and art. Preorder now: buff.ly/SfCtKia
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
On this week's What'SUP Blog, we highlight some New York State classics in honor of this year's APHNYS conference and Albany Book Festival. buff.ly/sAmoLiW
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Celebrating New York history in our sale – Syracuse University Press
This week, the press will be participating in both the Association of Public Historians of New York State’s annual convention as well as the Albany Book Festival. To celebrate both events, we’re…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
"This collection of essays showcases the rich, multifaceted experience of Black Jewish identity through oral histories, essays and interviews by and with Black Jews." buff.ly/lhrX7AH
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21 Jewish Books We're Excited About for Fall 2026
5787 is here, and along with it are our hopes and dreams for this new season of life. So, too, does this autumn bring many, many new Jewish books to read. This season's offerings span a wealth of…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Kirkus praises Paving the Sea, calling it, "an intellectually ambitious, often provocative exploration of modernization and progress." buff.ly/BseWbeS
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PAVING THE SEA | Kirkus Reviews
A Lebanese man’s educational pursuits unfold amid the intellectual, political, and cultural upheavals of the 19th-century Arab world in El-Daif’s historical novel.
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Join Watching TV editors Harry Castleman and Walter Podrazik for a discussion of their book, studying television history, and how the programs we watch reflect who we are. Get tickets: buff.ly/oeixymh
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
On the New Books in Middle East Studies Podcast, author Dr. Mehmet Çelik talks about Ottoman modernization and his new book Empire and Nation in the City. buff.ly/erbpGGP
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Mehmet Çelik, "Empire and Nation in the City: Rusçuk from Ottoman Rule to Bulgarian Statehood" (Syracuse UP, 2026) - New Books Network
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
On the Blog, @tylerbparker.bsky.social writes "Why do America’s Gulf partners support some US foreign policy plans while opposing or avoiding others? More specifically, why do GCC governments choose to support or resist American plans through material and rhetorical means?" buff.ly/yfzoaLq
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Guest Post: Iran, “The Gulf,” and Deference and Defiance – Syracuse University Press
Tyler B. Parker is assistant professor of political science and international affairs at Mercer University and the author of the upcoming Deference and Defiance: Status Seeking in Gulf-United States…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
On the What'SUP blog, author Tyler B. Parker discusses the complicated allegiances of the Gulf states during the ongoing conflict in Iran and his upcoming book, Deference and Defiance: Status Seeking in Gulf-United States Politics. buff.ly/yfzoaLq
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Guest Post: Iran, “The Gulf,” and Deference and Defiance – Syracuse University Press
Tyler B. Parker is assistant professor of political science and international affairs at Mercer University and the author of the upcoming Deference and Defiance: Status Seeking in Gulf-United States…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
'Afifa Karam was championing intercultural dialogue more than a century before contemporary discussions about Arab-American identity. A Bridge Too Soon examines the life and work of a novelist, social critic, and literary innovator. Now available: buff.ly/KjXl1EZ
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Celebrate Rosh Hashanah and have a sweet new year!
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Celebrate the work of literary translators around the globe during National Translation Month. All September long, all of our works in translation are available for 40% off. Use promo code 05CNTM26 at checkout. buff.ly/tRCNvF0
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
In the Adirondack Almanac, David Gibson, author of A Force for Nature, examines the history of Tahawus Club member Arthur Crocker. buff.ly/C4GMcTz
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Arthur Crocker: Adirondack environmentalist and peacemaker
Arthur Crocker began a lengthy campaign of protection of the Adirondack Forest Preserve at the Tahawus Club.
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
September's Read New York Challenge title is The Loon Counters, a collection of charming stories from an imaginary North Country county highlighting the pleasures and absurdities of life in the Adirondacks. press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Now available: Explore the movement of modern and contemporary Iranian literature across the world through the study of malleable genres and innovative literary forms in Genres Without Borders, now available. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Explore Seneca storytelling traditions with the new and expanded edition of Skunny Wundy, available during our Great New York State Book Fair. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
The Great New York State Book Fair continues! In this week's What'SUP blog post, we spotlight some exceptional New York state books. press.syr.edu/celebrating-...
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Celebrating the Great New York State Book Fair – Syracuse University Press
Alongside this year’s state fair, our Great New York State Book Fair is a celebration of the writers and books that explore the history, environment, and people of New York State. To commemorate the…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
PW praises Black, Jewish, and Beautiful: "Contributors celebrate unique resonances of Black Jewish culture and draw out creative commonalities (...) while remaining frank about the prejudice that remains in Israel and the diaspora. This illuminates." buff.ly/5Uht3ud
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Few writers have documented life in upstate New York like Chuck D'Imperio. Pick up all four of his books on the hidden gems of the region during the Great New York State Book Fair. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
ArabLit calls Najwa Bin Shatwan, author of The Slave Yards, "One of the most distinctive voices in contemporary Arabic literature, known for her fast-moving, experimental writing, often told from unexpected points of view." arablit.org/2026/08/26/f...
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Four Libyan Women Writers You Should Read
For Women in Translation Month (#WiTMonth), we take you on a tour of work by four Libyan women writers. For more on the Libyan literary scene, visit ArabLit’s June 2026 newsletter for publishing pr…
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ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly @arablit.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Four Libyan Women Writers You Should Read For Women in Translation Month (#WiTMonth), we take you on a tour of work by four Libyan women writers.... arablit.org/2026/08/26/four-libyan-…
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Four Libyan Women Writers You Should Read
For Women in Translation Month (#WiTMonth), we take you on a tour of work by four Libyan women writers. For more on the Libyan literary scene, visit ArabLit’s June 2026 newsletter for publishing professionals. Four Libyan Women Writers You Should Read By Masoud Masoud As leading Libyan writer Najwa Bin Shatwan said in a 2020 interview with Orna Herr…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Explore traditional folk art through mushroom dyeing. The Rainbow Beneath My Feet walks artists and foragers through the entire process and is available for 40% off during the Great New York State Book Fair. press.syr.edu/supressbooks...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
On the What'SUP Blog, we take a closer look at the upcoming A Bridge too Soon: ʿAfifa Karam and the Arabic Novel in the United States. press.syr.edu/excerpt-a-br...
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Excerpt: A Bridge too Soon – Syracuse University Press
More than a century before contemporary debates about Arab American identity, a Lebanese immigrant woman living in Shreveport, Louisiana, was championing intercultural dialogue and women’s solidarity…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Boswell Books is hosting the authors of Muslims in Milwaukee for a book talk this Wednesday. More information: boswellbooks.com/event/2026-0...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
We've been waiting all summer and it's finally here! The Great New York State Book Fair is a celebration of the writers and books that explore the history, environment, and people of New York State. Save on books celebrating the state all month long. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
“This book aims to be an ambitious yet personal account of not just how Palestinian women of varying generations perceive, experience, and challenge marriage and family formation processes, but also as a testament to the transformations of the Arab American community at large. ” buff.ly/HdgrN4R
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Book Review: Crafting Marriages: Palestinian American Women Transforming Gender Boundaries by Enaya Hammad Othman - Tahseen Shams, 2026
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
For Women in Translation month, the Booker Prize highlights the work of Ibtisam Azem and The Book of Disappearances: "This is a crucial novel because of the weight of history that it carries, and the insight into the Palestinian identity it gives." thebookerprizes.com/the-booker-l...
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Women in Translation Month: 10 essential International Booker Prize-nominated books to read this August | The Booker Prizes
The founder of Martha’s Monthly, a newsletter designed to make books from around the world more accessible, recommends her favourite novels to help you read further and wider
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
On the What'SUP blog, we speak with writer and Yiddish translator Rachel Mines about her work on Rachel Luria's upcoming "Misfits" as part of Women in Translation Month. press.syr.edu/women-in-tra...
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Women in Translation: Rachel Mines and “Misfits” – Syracuse University Press
August marks Women in Translation Month, a time to celebrate women authors and translators around the world, working to bring literature to an audience beyond a piece’s native language. As we…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Celebrate the work of women authors and translators during Women in Translation Month. All August long, take 40% off of our literature in translation with promo code 05FAIR26 at checkout. press.syr.edu/supressbook-...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
August marks Women in Translation month, a time to celebrate the work of women writers and translators around the world. On the What'SUP blog, we recommend some exciting new works in our translations sale. press.syr.edu/celebrating-...
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Celebrating Women in Translation Month – Syracuse University Press
August is Women in Translation Month, a time to celebrate international women’s writers and women translators, as well as their effort to widen the reach of literature from around the world. At…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
There's still time to get your copy and share your thoughts on August's Read New York Challenge pick, The Grandest Madison Square Garden by Suzanne Hinman. press.syr.edu/read-new-yor...
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
On the New Books in Literary Studies podcast, translators of Returns to Marrakesh Claudia Esposito and Laura Reeck discuss writer Abdelwahab Meddeb and the work that goes into literary translation.
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Abdelwahab Meddeb, "Returns to Marrakesh / Retour à Marrakech" (Syracuse UP, 2026) - New Books Network
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
"I am learning secondhand how supportive the larger university press industry is as opposed to other publishing fields, so I think for folks interested in publishing, it may be important to sit with the kind of environment you hope to be a part of as there are many possibilities."
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Meet the Press’ summer intern – Syracuse University Press
This summer, Syracuse University Press was fortunate to Amanda Kingston as an intern. As she wraps up her time with the press, we took a moment to catch up with her about her experience at the press,…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Explore daring books of architecture, urban design, and contemporary art with out ListLab titles. buff.ly/DR9YuUd
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
On the What'SUP blog, we look back on July's Read New York Challenge pick, "A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer's Adirondack Coalitions."
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Read New York Challenge: “A Force for Nature” – Syracuse University Press
We are more than halfway through the 2025 Read Ne York Challenge! July’s book was “A Force for Nature: Paul Schaefer’s Adirondack Coalitions” by David Gibson. The book details the life and work of…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our Read New York Virtual Book Talk will feature conversations with authors Nina Shengold and Peter Lourie on writing New York's waterways. Register for Tuesday's event: buff.ly/VELljLa
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Our Read New York Virtual Book Talk will feature conversations with authors Nina Shengold and Peter Lourie on writing New York's waterways. Register for Tuesday's event: buff.ly/VELljLa
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
The Companion to the Contemporary Irish Novel brings together 30 scholars from across the field to offer a complete contextualized reading to study vital changes in Irish national and cultural identity. Preorder now: buff.ly/sSg0hCR
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Snakes and Babies author Jules Gibbs said there's something about Syracuse weather to inspire local writers: "“There’s a way that the weather manifests in our behaviors and bodies and countenance. It’s not bad for artists to dwell in that kind of meditative state sometimes."
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Why Is Syracuse, N.Y., Such a Haven for Legendary Writers?
In the frozen shadows of shuttered factories, icons like Toni Morrison, Raymond Carver and David Foster Wallace created some of their greatest work.
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
"A major thread in Wild Forest Lands [...] is the attempt to define wilderness, which Terrie knows is an impossible task. He traces the notion through different eras and wrestles with the fact that its definition has been contested, its existence in question, its valence divisive."
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The Meanings of the Mountains: Philip G. Terrie’s Wild Forest Lands
Wild Forest Lands: Finding History and Meaning in the Adirondacks By Philip G. Terrie Syracuse University Press | 2025 | 262 pages    he cover of Philip G. Terrie’s latest book is bathed in pink: a…
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Venture Out this July and explore with our summer travel sale! Explore guidebooks and travel writing and take 40% off with promocode 05HoT26 at checkout. buff.ly/XQ8RRgs
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Timeless Seneca stories, featuring a new foreword and a new cover by award-winning Seneca artist Randee Spruce, Skunny Wundy: Expanded Edition is an essential collection and available for preorder now. buff.ly/PJd89rZ
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The H-Net Book Channel @hnetbookchannel.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
As we near the FIFA World Cup Finals, Heather Stauffer of @syracuseup.bsky.social reflects on attending #AUPresses26 in Seattle as men's national soccer teams vied to continue. Read on for the soccer metaphor and to learn more about the collaboration the conference encourages.
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Team AUPresses 2026: Yes, There’s a Soccer Metaphor | H-Net
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
On the What'SUP blog, we honor Disability Pride Month and take a closer look at the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series.
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Explore the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series – Syracuse University Press
July marks Disability Pride Month and is an ideal time to celebrate the Propel Disability Poetry Book Series, an imprint of Nine Mile, a small literary publisher and magazine based in Central New…
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Sanni Purhonen @sannipurhonen.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Here it is! You can order the book for example from: press.syr.edu/supressbooks... Thank you so much everyone, and especially @stevekuusisto.bsky.social, @ninemilemag.bsky.social, @syracuseup.bsky.social 😘😘😘
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Syracuse University Press @syracuseup.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Laurence Hauptman, an author and series editor at Syracuse University Press, passed away on June 23. On press blog, we memorialize Hauptman's work, advocacy, and influence at the Press.
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Remembering Laurence Hauptman – Syracuse University Press
This week, the press remembers Laurence M. Hauptman, one of our authors and series editors whose advocacy and scholarship has left a lasting impact on the state of New York. He passed on June 23,…
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