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The University of Wisconsin Press was established in 1937, the same year its first publication was released.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press was founded in 1936, while its first publication appeared in 1937.
The primary mission of the University of Wisconsin Press is solely to publish peer-reviewed academic works for the global scholarly community.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press's mission extends beyond solely peer-reviewed academic works to include fiction, memoir, poetry, and regional books about Wisconsin and the Great Lakes region.
The University of Wisconsin Press is a for-profit organization focused on generating revenue from its publications.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press is a non-profit university press, with a primary mission to advance knowledge and scholarship rather than to generate financial profit.
The University of Wisconsin Press employs approximately 50 full and part-time staff members.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press employs approximately 25 full and part-time staff members, not 50.
The University of Wisconsin Press functions as an independent entity, separate from the University of Wisconsin–Madison's Graduate School.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press functions as a unit of the Graduate School of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, supporting the university's broader mission.
The University of Wisconsin Press exclusively publishes works that are commercially viable for a mass market.
Answer: False
Explanation: As a non-profit university press, the University of Wisconsin Press publishes peer-reviewed scholarly works and other academically significant content, often not exclusively focused on mass market commercial viability.
The University of Wisconsin Press's headquarters is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Answer: False
Explanation: The headquarters of the University of Wisconsin Press is located in Madison, Wisconsin, not Milwaukee.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is the parent company of the University of Wisconsin Press.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin–Madison serves as the parent company of the University of Wisconsin Press.
When was the University of Wisconsin Press founded?
Answer: 1936
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press was founded in 1936.
What is the primary organizational status of the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: A non-profit university press
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press operates as a non-profit university press, with a mission to advance knowledge and scholarship.
Approximately how many full and part-time staff members does the University of Wisconsin Press employ?
Answer: Approximately 25
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press employs approximately 25 full and part-time staff members.
Which university serves as the parent company of the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: University of Wisconsin–Madison
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin–Madison serves as the parent company of the University of Wisconsin Press.
What is a key purpose of a university press like the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: To publish peer-reviewed scholarly works and academic journals
Explanation: A key purpose of a university press like the University of Wisconsin Press is to publish peer-reviewed scholarly works and academic journals, contributing to the university's mission of research and instruction.
Where is the headquarters of the University of Wisconsin Press located?
Answer: Madison, Wisconsin
Explanation: The headquarters of the University of Wisconsin Press is located in Madison, Wisconsin.
What is the role of the University of Wisconsin Press within the University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Answer: It functions as a unit of the Graduate School.
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press functions as a unit of the Graduate School of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, supporting the university's mission.
What types of publications does the University of Wisconsin Press produce?
Answer: Both books and academic journals
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press produces both books and academic journals, covering a wide range of subjects.
Terrace Books is an imprint of the University of Wisconsin Press specifically dedicated to publishing scholarly monographs on American history.
Answer: False
Explanation: Terrace Books is an imprint of the University of Wisconsin Press dedicated to publishing works of fiction, memoir, and poetry, not scholarly monographs on American history.
The University of Wisconsin Press focuses its regional books exclusively on the state of Wisconsin.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press focuses its regional books on Wisconsin, the Upper Midwest, and the Great Lakes region, not exclusively on the state of Wisconsin.
The University of Wisconsin Press publishes between 40 to 60 new books annually.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press produces between 40 to 60 new books each year.
In 2003, the University of Wisconsin Press acquired Popular Press, a company specializing in works on popular culture.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 2003, the University of Wisconsin Press acquired Popular Press, which specialized in works on popular culture.
The University of Wisconsin Press's general interest books cover subjects such as natural history, poetry, biography, fiction, food, and travel.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes general interest books on subjects including natural history, poetry, biography, fiction, food, and travel.
Which imprint does the University of Wisconsin Press use for works of fiction, memoir, and poetry?
Answer: Terrace Books
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press uses the imprint Terrace Books specifically for works of fiction, memoir, and poetry.
How many new books does the University of Wisconsin Press produce annually?
Answer: 40 to 60
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press produces between 40 to 60 new books each year.
What was the specialization of Popular Press, the publishing company acquired by the University of Wisconsin Press in 2003?
Answer: Works on popular culture
Explanation: Popular Press, acquired by the University of Wisconsin Press in 2003, specialized in works on popular culture.
Which of the following is NOT a scholarly subject covered by the University of Wisconsin Press's books?
Answer: Astrophysics
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press covers a wide range of scholarly subjects, including African studies, Classical studies, and modern American history, but astrophysics is not listed among them.
In what year did the first book from the University of Wisconsin Press appear?
Answer: 1937
Explanation: The first book from the University of Wisconsin Press appeared in 1937, one year after the press was founded.
Which of these is a general interest book subject published by the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: Natural History
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes general interest books on subjects such as natural history, poetry, biography, fiction, food, and travel.
The Journals Division of the University of Wisconsin Press was established in 1965, expanding its publishing activities beyond books.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Journals Division of the University of Wisconsin Press was indeed established in 1965, marking an expansion of its publishing scope to include academic journals.
The University of Wisconsin Press publishes 20 academic journals covering a diverse range of scholarly disciplines.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes 13 academic journals, not 20.
African Economic History, Arctic Anthropology, and History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals are three academic journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press.
Answer: True
Explanation: African Economic History, Arctic Anthropology, and History of Pharmacy and Pharmaceuticals are indeed academic journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press.
The University of Wisconsin Press publishes journals focused on environmental topics, including Ecological Restoration and Landscape Journal.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes several journals focused on environmental topics, including Ecological Restoration, Landscape Journal, and Native Plants Journal.
The University of Wisconsin Press publishes only books, not academic journals.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press produces both books and academic journals, covering a wide range of subjects.
In what year was the Journals Division of the University of Wisconsin Press established?
Answer: 1965
Explanation: The Journals Division of the University of Wisconsin Press was established in 1965.
Which of these journals published by UW Press focuses on literature?
Answer: Contemporary Literature
Explanation: Contemporary Literature is one of the academic journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press that focuses on literature.
How many academic journals does the University of Wisconsin Press publish?
Answer: 13
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes 13 academic journals.
Which of these journals published by UW Press focuses on environmental topics?
Answer: Native Plants Journal
Explanation: Native Plants Journal is one of the academic journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press that focuses on environmental topics.
The Chicago Distribution Center handles all global distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press.
Answer: False
Explanation: The Chicago Distribution Center handles distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press in the United States, but other partners manage distribution in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.
The University of Wisconsin Press is a member of the Association of American Publishers, an organization representing over 120 university presses.
Answer: False
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press is a member of the Association of University Presses, not the Association of American Publishers.
The Hachette v. Internet Archive lawsuit, which the University of Wisconsin Press joined, resulted in the removal of access to over 500,000 books from global readers.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Hachette v. Internet Archive lawsuit, in which the University of Wisconsin Press participated, resulted in the removal of access to over 500,000 books from global readers.
The University of Wisconsin Press supports smaller publishers by distributing their books and some annual journals.
Answer: True
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press supports selected smaller publishers by distributing their books and some annual journals, helping them reach a wider audience.
The official website for the University of Wisconsin Press is uwpress.edu.
Answer: False
Explanation: The official website of the University of Wisconsin Press is uwpress.wisc.edu, not uwpress.edu.
Which organization handles the distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)?
Answer: Eurospan Group
Explanation: The Eurospan Group handles distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
The University of Wisconsin Press is a member of which larger publishing association?
Answer: Association of University Presses
Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press is a member of the Association of University Presses, an organization representing over 120 university presses.
What was the outcome of the Hachette v. Internet Archive lawsuit, which the University of Wisconsin Press joined?
Answer: Removal of access to over 500,000 books
Explanation: The Hachette v. Internet Archive lawsuit, in which the University of Wisconsin Press participated, resulted in the removal of access to over 500,000 books from global readers.
What is the official website of the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: uwpress.wisc.edu
Explanation: The official website of the University of Wisconsin Press is uwpress.wisc.edu.
What is the geographical scope of distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press?
Answer: Global, with specific regional partners
Explanation: The geographical scope of distribution for the University of Wisconsin Press is global, managed through specific partners for different regions.