I look for books in politics and law that tackle big questions and that combine insights and tools from across the social sciences. Most of our books are academic titles that speak to broad research audiences within the discipline and adjacent social science areas. Often these books—while directed primarily at academic readers—offer new perspectives that resonate beyond academia. I also acquire select trade books directed at general readers.

Within political science, I acquire books pluralistically across subfields. The Press has particular strengths in American politics (including the series Chicago Studies in American Politics, although the series is not a prerequisite for consideration). In comparative politics, I am especially drawn to books that are informed by history and sociology. I also actively welcome proposals in political theory and international relations.

Within law, I am especially interested in socio-legal and historical approaches to the law. The Press has a longstanding tradition in law and society (including the Chicago Series in Law and Society). I welcome proposals that address politics, social inequality, political economy, and technology. 

Before joining UCP, I was senior editor for political science and sociology at Cambridge University Press, where I focused on American and comparative politics with particular attention to social inequality, representation, political economy, identity, and political development. I began my publishing career at Palgrave Macmillan.

Please see our political science and legal studies catalog for a list of recent titles.

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