we believe in books that promote positive change and enrich culture.
manchester university press (mup) is situated in the heart of one of the most vibrant universities and cities in the uk. founded in 1903, publishing our first books in 1904, our distinctive brand is known globally for excellent research in the humanities and social sciences from leading names and up-and-coming scholars from around the world. we currently publish over 200 books each year, as well as five journals. we believe in books that promote positive change and enrich culture. discoverability, accessibility and research-ability are all features of publishing that we care about, as well as the traditional values of excellent author care, good design and high production values. we’re proud to be able to say that mup authors and readers come back to us time and again. our publishing platforms provide new opportunities for you to interact with us in more ways than ever before. we look forward to hearing from you.