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During its more than seventy-five years of continuous operation,
the University of Oklahoma Press has gained international recognition
as an outstanding publisher of scholarly literature. It was the
first university press established in the Southwest, and the fourth
in the western half of the country.
The Press began as the idea of William Bennett Bizzell, fifth president
of the University of Oklahoma and a wide-ranging humanist and book
collector. Over the years, the Press has grown from a staff of
one--the first director, Joseph A. Brandt--to an active and capable
team of almost forty members.
Building on the foundation laid by our four previous directors,
OU Press continues its dedication to the publication of outstanding
scholarly works. Under the guidance of the present director, John
Drayton, the major goal of the Press is to strengthen its position
as a preeminent publisher of books about the American West and American
Indians, while expanding its program in other scholarly disciplines,
including classical studies, military history, political science,
and natural science.
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The University of Oklahoma Press is recognized worldwide as a premier
publisher of scholarly and general interest works on the American West and
American Indians. We also have an expanding list of major works in such areas
as military history, classical studies, political science, and natural science.
We are proud of our past and excited about our future. We strive constantly
to enhance our reputation nationally and internationally as one of the most
prominent scholarly and regional book publishers in the world.
Please review the following author guidelines to learn how to submit your proposal. If you require additional information, email acquisitions@ou.edu.
Thank you for visiting our website and for considering OU Press as your
publisher.
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If you would like to copy, reprint, or in any way reproduce all or any
part (including illustrations, diagrams/graphics, and maps) of a book
published by the University of Oklahoma Press, you must request permission
to do so. Please carefully check the credit line accompanying the material,
the copyright page, and/or the acknowledgments before submitting a request.
You may send your request by letter, fax, or e-mail. Permission cannot
be granted over the phone.
Please note: We grant permission for University of Oklahoma Press titles
only. (These titles have the ISBN prefix 978-0-8061.)
Send your requests to:
University of Oklahoma Press
Rights and Permissions Department
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
Phone: 405-325-5326
Fax: 405-325-4000
Email: atietz@ou.edu
To request permission to reprint copyrighted material (text,
photos, illustrations, graphics, maps or diagrams) from a University
of Oklahoma
Press book, please complete the reprint
permission form and fax or mail
to:
University of Oklahoma Press
Rights and Permissions Department
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
Fax: 405-325-4000
Permission requests for classroom-use photocopying (course packs) are
handled by the Copyright Clearance Center, Inc.
Please make your request online through the Copyright
Clearance Center or contact:
Customer Service Department
Copyright Clearance Center
222 Rosewood Drive
Danver, MA 01923
Phone: 978-646-2584
Fax: 978-646-8700
www.copyright.com
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If you would like to receive a complimentary review copy for your
journal, publication, or broadcast media, please contact Sandy See,
Publicity Manager.
Send your requests to:
University of Oklahoma Press
Publicity Manager
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
Phone: (405) 325-3200
Fax: (405) 325-4000
Email: ssee@ou.edu
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OU Press has 20-plus sales representatives in North America as
well as agents for Europe, Australia, and the Pacific Rim. To locate
your representative, click on the following link for a complete
listing of our sales representatives.
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The University of Oklahoma Press Graduate Student Program in the Humanities assists deserving graduate students in the humanities while they prepare their dissertations and put their research on a fast track toward publication upon graduation. The program provides qualifying students with editorial assistance during the writing phase of their dissertation and financial assistance of up to $2,000 upon Press approval of their project. In addition, OU Press will commit a minimum of $1,000 toward publicity, advertising, and promotion of the student's work once it is published.
Interested graduate students should submit a proposal (please see “How to Submit a Proposal” on this website) along with a letter of endorsement from the student's graduate adviser. The application should include a one-page cover letter in which students express their interest in the program. Proposals should also include a copy of the student's vita or resume. There is no submission deadline; applications will be reviewed as they are received.
For additional information or questions, contact gradstudentprogram@oupress.com.
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Send your requests to:
University of Oklahoma
Sales Manager
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
Phone: 405-325-3202
Fax: 405-325-4000
Email: maberry@ou.edu
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Examination Copies (for adoption consideration)
Educators who want to consider books for course adoption may request
examination copies. Hardcover editions are sent on approval with
invoice. Paperback editions will be sent at no charge.
All paperback editions are available to professors for only $5.00
per book (to cover shipping and handling expenses). Hardcover editions
are available at a 30 percent discount.
To obtain an examination copy, you will need to mail or fax us
your request on institutional letterhead and provide the following
information. You may also use our order
form.
· Name, address, phone number, and e-mail address
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Course name and season taught
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Decision maker’s name
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Name of current text in use
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Expected enrollment
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Expected decision date
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Indicate if text will be recommended or required
* There is a limit of two exam copies per semester.
University of Oklahoma Press
Textbook Adoption Program
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
NOTE: We will contact you in approximately 30 days to learn your decision
regarding the use of this book in your course.
Desk Copies (for adopted books)
If you adopt an OU Press book for use in your classroom and have
placed an order for 10 or more copies, you are eligible to receive
a refund for your hardcover purchase. Please mail or fax your refund
request on institutional letterhead and provide the following information:
· Name, address (no P.O. Boxes), phone number, and e-mail address
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Course name and season taught
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Expected enrollment
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Indicate if text will be recommended or required
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A copy of bookstore order or bookstore name and contact information
If mailing your request, send to:
University of Oklahoma Press
Textbook Adoption Program
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
Fax: 1-800-735-0476
| Exhibits |
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The University of Oklahoma Press attends 25-plus trade shows and
academic conferences each year. The following link will take you
to our 2008 exhibits schedule.
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Central Time). Click
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how to order OU Press books.
University of Oklahoma Press
2800 Venture Drive
Norman, OK 73069-8216
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405-325-2000 |
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