We Publish Scholarship

The Edwin Mellen Press conceives, publishes, and markets advanced research in the humanities and social sciences. Mellen scholarship is:

• Acquired by research libraries around the world.
• Evaluated solely on the basis of research quality.
• Accepted without subsidy or financial payment.
• Published according to the highest library standards (hard cover cloth).
• In print usually within six months of acceptance.
• Disseminated and marketed internationally.
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We Publish Scholars

Mellen authors are scholars who make a significant contribution to knowledge and culture through research. Mellen authors:

• Hold Ph.D. degrees in their field.
• Are professors and researchers at leading universities around the world.
• Adhere to the highest levels of research quality and professionalism.
• Believe that research should be evaluated solely on the basis of its quality and contribution.
• Represent a community of readers and reviewers of Mellen research.
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