Books and journals with global and social impact
Access to books, journal articles and collections from across the social sciences that address global social challenges and support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with exclusive access to the new,
non-profit, open access Global Social Challenges Journal.
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Browse our subject collections which comprehensively include research published by Bristol University Press and Policy Press since 1996. They are regularly updated with newly published content, so each collection reflects the latest cutting-edge research within the related discipline.
Browse our free collections
For a free taster of our curated books and journals content, browse our free collections. They cover a wide variety of subjects from decolonization to creative research methods, racism to climate change.
They are accessible for non-subscribers so everyone can explore the breadth of our eBooks and journal portfolio. Browse the collections.
Introducing the new open access Global Social Challenges Journal
Now available to read online, this new fully open access journal aims to facilitate thinking about positive new trajectories and to become the journal of choice to address the complexities of global social challenges across disciplines. It is the first such journal to be based in the social sciences, while also engaging with research from humanities, arts and STEM. Find out more
Independent Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year for 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Bristol University Press has won the Independent Academic and Professional Publisher of the Year for 2024 award. This achievement is a testament to our dedication to excellence, innovation and diversity in publishing.
Open access
We have set our sights on publishing great scholarship that addresses the global social challenges and broader social science issues facing the world community today. Our commitment to open access (OA) is crucial to this vision. Find out more here.
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