The publications of Addleton Academic Publishers are books and other materials that further scholarly investigation, advance interdisciplinary inquiry, stimulate public debate, educate both within and outside the classroom, and enhance cultural life.

In its commitment to increasing the range and vigor of intellectual pursuits, Addleton Academic Publishers continually extends its horizons to embody university publishing at its best. We are now focused on a future in which large-scale electronic delivery will augment or possibly replace today's paper delivery where appropriate. Through its publishing programs, Addleton Academic Publishers promotes research and education, enriches cultural and intellectual life, fosters regional pride and accomplishments, and diligently pursues the best and most innovative technology to meet the needs of our readers.

Addleton Academic Publishers publishes academic books and journals of high quality on a wide range of subjects primarily in the humanities and social sciences and issues a few publications for primarily professional audiences. It is best known for its publications in the broad and interdisciplinary area of theory and history of cultural production, and as a publisher willing to take chances with nontraditional and interdisciplinary publications, both books and journals. The titles we publish are subject to peer review, which guarantees their relevance. As an academic press, our mandate is to serve the world of scholarship and culture as a professional, not-for-profit publisher. Intent on delivering high-quality research into the hands of students and faculty in a timely manner, Addleton Academic Publishers has succeeded in attracting first-rate authors.

Addleton Academic Publishers is an independent company, established to serve the needs of the academic and professional community through the international dissemination of ideas. We publish scholarly books and thoughtful books for the educated general reader in: history; philosophy; law; economics; public policy; natural science; history of science; psychology; education.

While primarily an academic publisher, many of our books are also of interest to a general readership and we are committed to publishing outstanding books which stimulate public debate about key issues in social, political and cultural life.

Whether it be in content, production, marketing or distribution or any other aspect of a book's publication, we place quality at the core of our publishing. Addleton's infrastructure is underpinned by professionalism and expertise.

Our aim is to combine the publication of original, cutting-edge work of the highest quality with a systematic program of textbooks and course books for students and scholars in further and higher education. We always adhere to the highest production standards; whether it be accuracy, readability or production quality and pride ourselves on the service we provide editors and societies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of the academic and professional communities, and to working with those communities to define the needs of the future. We recognize the importance of personal attention, flexibility and responsiveness in our relationships with editors, authors, societies and customers.

Our continuing strategies are developed within the context of a deep understanding of the implications that the electronic dissemination of ideas will have on both publishing and the world of academic research. We understand that a rewarding publishing partnership is founded on mutual trust and respect for what each party brings to the relationship.

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