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American Academy of Religion Conference 2020

To capture some of the spirit of gathering together in the AAR exhibit hall, we offer this virtual space, showcasing our new authors, award-winning books, and highlights from the last year of religion publishing at SUP.

Movements of Rage

Understanding stochastic violence GLENN E. ROBINSON November 2020— Memorial in Desider-Friedmann-Platz, Vienna By Bwag – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.   On November 2 at 8:00 pm, Kujtim Fejzullai opened fire on civilians in Vienna, Austria, killing four and wounding two dozen 

American Anthropological Association Conference 2020

    To capture some of the spirit of gathering together in the AAA exhibit hall, we offer this virtual space, showcasing our new authors, award-winning books, and highlights from the last year of anthropology publishing at SUP.   New in Stanford Digital Projects New 

Critical approaches to teaching health and human rights in a pandemic

The centrality of asking when does misfortune become Injustice?

The digital arms race

Can viral videos inhibit police brutality?

Election Season Books

In anticipation of November 3rd we have composed a recommended reading list focused around voting, politics, history, rights, law, and social movements.   Ballot Blocked The Political Erosion of the Voting Rights Act » JESSE H. RHODES SERIES: STANFORD STUDIES IN LAW AND POLITICS Voting rights 

Middle East Studies Association Conference 2020

  MESA is a favorite event of the year for us at Stanford University Press, and we’ll miss seeing you all in person. To capture some of the spirit of gathering together in the MESA Book Bazaar, we offer this virtual space, showcasing our new 

Highlights from our Fall 2020 Sale

Do you need something to read? Here are some suggestions.

Hype Queens

Nigerian beauty pageant contestants and the power of friendship