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Bristol University Press strives to publish world-class scholarship that advances theory, knowledge and learning within and beyond academia.

This exciting new university press questions the status quo, disrupts current thinking and reframes ideas in a global context.

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Enemies of the People?

By Joshua Rozenberg

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Social Divisions

Edited by Geoff Payne and Eric Harrison

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Understanding Human Need

By Hartley Dean

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Exploring the World of Social Policy

By Michael Hill and Zoë Irving

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Towards Ethical Policing

By Dominic Wood

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Reimagining Homelessness

By Eoin O'Sullivan

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Social Divisions and Later Life

By Chris Gilleard and Paul Higgs

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The Evolution of British Gerontology

By Miriam Bernard, Mo Ray and Jackie Reynolds

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The New Technocracy

By Anders Esmark

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Mental Health Services and Community Care

By Ian Cummins

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The Politics of Children's Services Reform

By Carl Purcell

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The Property Lobby

By Bob Colenutt

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The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance

By Deborah Jump

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International Human Rights, Social Policy and Global Development

Edited by Gerard McCann and Féilim Ó hAdhmaill

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The Battle of Ideas in the Labour Party

By Dimitri Batrouni

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Engaging with Policy, Practice and Publics

Edited by Sarah Marie Hall and Ralitsa Hiteva

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Climate Change Criminology

By Rob White

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The Rise of Food Charity in Europe

Edited by Hannah Lambie-Mumford and Tiina Silvasti

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Evidence & Policy

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Families, Relationships and Societies

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Journal of Gender-Based Violence

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Voluntary Sector Review

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European Journal of Politics and Gender

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Featured Bristol University Press authors

Helena Liu

Author of Redeeming Leadership, Helena Liu is Senior Lecturer at UTS Business School, Australia. Central to her work is the critique of how imperialism, white supremacy, capitalism and patriarchy sustain our enduring romance with leadership.

Fran Amery

Author of Beyond Pro-Life and Pro-Choice, Fran Amery is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Bath.

<div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Helena-Liu.jpg" alt="My alt text" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Helena Liu</h2> <p>Author of <em>Redeeming Leadership</em>, Helena Liu is Senior Lecturer at UTS Business School, Australia. Central to her work is the critique of how imperialism, white supremacy, capitalism and patriarchy sustain our enduring romance with leadership.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/helena-liu">See more</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-12 col-sm-12 col-xs-12"> <div class="person"><img class="image" src="/media/Fran-Amery.jpg" alt="My alt text" /> <div class="content"> <h2>Fran Amery</h2> <p>Author of <em>Beyond Pro-Life and Pro-Choice</em>, Fran Amery is Senior Lecturer in Politics at the University of Bath.</p> <a class="link-to-books" href="/fran-amery">See more</a></div> </div> </div> </div>

Joshua Rozenberg

Author of Enemies of the People?, Joshua Rozenberg is the only full-time journalist to have been appointed Queen’s Counsel honoris causa. He is an honorary Master of the Bench of Gray’s Inn and a non-executive board member of the Law Commission.

Rebecca Willis

Author of Too Hot to Handle?, Rebecca Willis is a Professor in Practice at Lancaster University. Her research explores political strategies for climate action. She is a trustee of the New Economics Foundation and an associate of Green Alliance.

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Publishing with a purpose

A Coronavirus reading list: Free and discounted books and articles to make you think and reflect on society

Supporting our community during COVID-19

New from Joshua Rozenberg: 'Enemies of the People?'

A bold new university press publishing to challenge the status quo

Addressing global social challenges and igniting debate: publishing for impact and social change

Publishing for global impact

New books this month

Enemies of the People?

Social Divisions

Understanding Human Need

Exploring the World of Social Policy

Towards Ethical Policing

Reimagining Homelessness

Using Evidence to End Homelessness

Children’s Charities in Crisis

Ethnicity, Race and Inequality in the UK

Social Divisions and Later Life

The Evolution of British Gerontology

The New Technocracy

Mental Health Services and Community Care

The Politics of Children's Services Reform

The Property Lobby

Compassionate Capitalism

Business and Community in Medieval England

Wildlife Criminology

The Criminology of Boxing, Violence and Desistance

International Human Rights, Social Policy and Global Development

The Battle of Ideas in the Labour Party

Engaging with Policy, Practice and Publics

Climate Change Criminology

The Rise of Food Charity in Europe

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