University of Nevada Press

The University of Nevada Press publishes high-quality works that advance scholarly research and contribute to the understanding and appreciation of regional history and culture, reaching academic and general readers. Its publishing plan is defined by geographic focus and by discipline and subject matter, covering humanities and social science fields such as environmental studies, Basque studies, Native American studies, public health, mining, urban studies, and gambling and gaming studies. Its catalog includes titles such as An Incomplete History of the American West by Gabriel Urza and A Short History of San Francisco by Robert W. Cherny.

The University of Nevada Press was founded in 1961 by Robert Laxalt. Its mission is to publish high-quality, deserving works that advance scholarly research, contribute to the understanding and appreciation of regional history and culture, and reach a wide range of academic and general readers, with publication done in a fiscally responsible manner reflecting high editorial, design, and production standards. Its publishing plan is defined by geographic focus as well as discipline and subject matter: it is interested in books that enhance understanding of Nevada, the Great Basin, or the American West regardless of field or approach, and in books fitting topics it publishes on regardless of geographic focus. It publishes in humanities and social science disciplines including environmental studies, Basque studies, Native American studies, public health, mining, urban studies, and gambling and gaming studies.

Publishes high-quality, deserving works that advance scholarly research and contribute to the understanding and appreciation of regional history and culture, reaching a wide range of academic and general readers.

• An Incomplete History of the American West

• A Short History of San Francisco

1. 1Home - University of Nevada Pressunpress.nevada.edu
2. 2An Incomplete History of the American Westunpress.nevada.edu
3. 3A Short History of San Franciscounpress.nevada.edu
4. 4About the Press - University of Nevada Pressunpress.nevada.edu