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UCLA Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press

The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press is an academic publishing press that documents and publishes scholarly archaeological research.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

The Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press (formerly the Publications Unit) has, since 1975, served to preserve cultural heritage through the documentation and publication of scholarly archaeological research. It specializes in producing high-quality academic volumes and publishes about 10 titles per year across seven series. Acquisitions are monitored by an Editorial Board composed of distinguished UCLA faculty and are accepted based on the results of critical peer review.

History

Since 1975, the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology Press (formerly the Publications Unit) has served to preserve cultural heritage through the documentation and publication of scholarly archaeological research. It specializes in producing high-quality academic volumes and publishes about 10 titles per year in seven different series. Acquisitions are monitored by an Editorial Board composed of distinguished UCLA faculty and are accepted based on the results of critical peer review.

Products and positioning

Specializes in producing high-quality academic volumes of scholarly archaeological research.

  • Monumenta Archaeologica

    Contains final reports of significant field research, presented in hardcover format.

  • Monographs

    Focus on contributions in synthetic field research and current issues in archaeological method and theory.

  • Cotsen Advanced Seminars

    The published results of Cotsen Institute sponsored seminars, where scholars explore cross-disciplinary themes.

  • Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives

    Offers a forum to address theoretical and practical issues of concern to contemporary archaeology.

  • World Heritage and Monuments

    Highlights major archaeological sites and monuments around the globe and seeks to preserve their unique cultural contributions through scholarly documentation and publication.

  • Perspectives in California Archaeology

    Presents substantive and theoretical topics focusing on archaeological research in California.

  • Archaeological Research Tools

    Presents manuals covering specific topics of practical interest to archaeological research.

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