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The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader: Re-viewing Beckett (2026)

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As July comes to an end, the publishing sector continues to respond to rapid technological change, shifting research priorities and renewed conversations around open access, publishing quality, academic resilience and...

Featured Monthly Releases – July 2026

This July, explore a collection of thought-provoking new titles that address philosophy, politics, healthcare, culture and sustainable development. Our featured releases offer fresh perspectives on some of today’s most pressing...

How Gender Became a Political Weapon for the Far Right

This is a guest post by Maria Barbu, author of The Politicization of Gender In 2016, the election of Donald Trump did more than disrupt American electoral politics. It redefined...