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News and Notes Johns Hopkins University hosts Summit on Reducing Gun Violence in America: On January 14-15, the Johns Hopkins University convened more than 20 global leaders in gun policy and violence for the Summit on Reducing Gun Violence in America. On...

Chapter and Verse is a series where JHU Press authors and editors discuss the literary landscape of poetry and prose, whether their own creative work or the literature of others. guest post by Peter Filkins If there is one thankless job above all others, it...

By Janet Gilbert Journals Direct Response and Renewals Senior Coordinator Theatre majors—like philosophy and English majors—are frequent recipients of the question, “What on earth are you going to do with that when you graduate?” Yet the inexorable truth is...

Mark Lococo, Vice President of the Association for Theatre in Higher Education, talks about the 2012 annual conference in Washington D.C. and its importance to the association's mission.

The staggering toll of gun violence—which claims 31,000 lives every year in the U.S.—is an urgent public health issue that demands effective policies informed by research and data that will prevent gun violence. On January 14th and 15th, 2013, the Johns...

Wild Thing is an occasional series where JHU Press authors write about the flora and fauna of the natural world—from the rarest flower to the most magnificent beast. guest post by James G. Sanderson The most endangered cat in all of the Americas is the Andean...

We are in the middle of the holiday season! It’s a busy time for all, full of fun and exciting activities with family and friends. Thoughtful planning can keep your children on track and avoid holiday meltdowns; this alone will be a gift the whole family will...

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The Doctor Is In is an occasional series where JHU Press authors discuss the latest developments and news in health and medicine. Guest post by Richard Siegenfeld, M.D. Have you ever wondered why there is still so much angst over epidurals for childbirth, even...

Staff members from all corners of the JHU Press attend conferences throughout the year. Those of us who travel—I am kind of a pinch-hitter in this regard for the Journals Division—try to spread the word of our books, journals, and electronic products while...