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Study Guide: The University of Wisconsin Press: History, Mission, and Publications

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The University of Wisconsin Press: History, Mission, and Publications Study Guide

Founding, Mission, and Organizational Structure

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When was the University of Wisconsin Press founded?

Answer: 1936

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press was founded in 1936.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Book Publishing Program

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Academic Journals Program

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How many academic journals does the University of Wisconsin Press publish?

Answer: 13

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press publishes 13 academic journals.

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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.

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Authors, Awards, and Quality Assurance

The University of Wisconsin Press has published new editions or translations of works by classic authors such as Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Answer: False

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press has published new editions or translations of works by classic authors such as Isaac Bashevis Singer, Leo Tolstoy, and Djuna Barnes, not Ernest Hemingway or F. Scott Fitzgerald.

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The primary characteristic of quality control for all University of Wisconsin Press publications is that they undergo a rigorous editorial review by internal staff only.

Answer: False

Explanation: The primary characteristic of quality control for University of Wisconsin Press publications is that they are peer-reviewed, involving evaluation by independent experts, not solely internal staff.

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The University of Wisconsin Press annually awards the Brittingham Prize in Poetry, the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, and The Four Lakes Prize in Poetry.

Answer: True

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press annually awards the Brittingham Prize in Poetry, the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, and The Four Lakes Prize in Poetry.

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Books and authors published by the University of Wisconsin Press have received awards such as the Lambda Literary Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship.

Answer: True

Explanation: Books and authors published by the University of Wisconsin Press have received numerous prestigious awards, including the Lambda Literary Award and the Guggenheim Fellowship.

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The University of Wisconsin Press publishes new editions and translations of works by classic authors like J.R.R. Tolkien.

Answer: False

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press has published new editions and translations of works by classic authors such as Isaac Bashevis Singer, Leo Tolstoy, and Djuna Barnes, not J.R.R. Tolkien.

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Which of the following classic authors has the University of Wisconsin Press published new editions or translations of?

Answer: Isaac Bashevis Singer

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press has published new editions or translations of works by classic authors such as Isaac Bashevis Singer.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the poetry prizes annually awarded by the University of Wisconsin Press?

Answer: The Great Lakes Poetry Award

Explanation: The University of Wisconsin Press annually awards the Brittingham Prize in Poetry, the Felix Pollak Prize in Poetry, and The Four Lakes Prize in Poetry. The Great Lakes Poetry Award is not listed among them.

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What is the primary characteristic of quality control for books and journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press?

Answer: They are peer-reviewed.

Explanation: The primary characteristic of quality control for books and journals published by the University of Wisconsin Press is that they are peer-reviewed to ensure academic rigor and scholarly merit.

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Which of the following awards have books and authors published by the University of Wisconsin Press received?

Answer: Lambda Literary Award

Explanation: Books and authors published by the University of Wisconsin Press have received numerous prestigious awards, including the Lambda Literary Award.

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Distribution and External Engagements

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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