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The Digital Campus: Proposal Steps
Target Presses (sifter of possibilities)
1: Maintain a page for each target press
- Princeton University Press
- Harvard University Press: A leading publisher of works on education policy, history, and the sociology of higher education. Notable works include "The Academic Ethic" by Burton R. Clark, which examines the values and norms that govern academic life.
- Oxford University Press: Offers a wide range of books and journals on higher education, with a focus on global perspectives and policy studies. A prominent example is "The Globalization of Higher Education," edited by C. Ennew and D. Greenaway, which analyzes the impact of globalization on universities worldwide.
- Cambridge University Press: Specializes in international and comparative studies of higher education. The "Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences" is a comprehensive resource that synthesizes research on learning and instruction in higher education.
- Johns Hopkins University Press: Publishes extensively on higher education through its "Books on Higher Education" series. "The Innovative University" by Clayton M. Christensen and Henry J. Eyring explores how universities can foster innovation and adapt to change.
- Stanford University Press: Focuses on critical studies of education reform, equity, and the role of higher education in society. "The New Education" by Cathy N. Davidson examines the transformative potential of digital technologies in higher education.
- University of Chicago Press: Publishes works on the economics, history, and sociology of higher education. "The Great Mistake: How We Wrecked Public Universities and How We Can Fix Them" by Christopher Newfield offers a critique of neoliberal policies in higher education and proposes solutions for revitalizing public universities.
2: Research and evaluate your target presses
3: Gather submission information for your target presses and summarize your book’s fit
- Examine proposal templates and submission requirements
- Identify appropriate acquisitions editors (and series editors if applicable)
- Write up paragraphs summarizing the fit between your book and each target press