Frequently Asked Questions
In what fields does Lexington
Books publish?
Lexington publishes the best scholarly work in disciplines ranging
across the humanities and social sciences. General categories
include:
- Africana Studies
- American History
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Asian Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Geography
- History
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- International Relations
- Literary Criticism
- Middle East Studies
- Philosophy
- Political Science
- Political Theory
- Public Policy
- Religion
- Sociology
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We are also committed to interdisciplinary exploration in:
- Cultural Policy
- Francophone Studies
- Migration Studies
- Space and Place Research
How do I submit a proposal for consideration?
See submission guidelines.
How should I prepare my manuscript for production?
See formatting guidelines.
How long does the production process take?
What is the author's role in the production process?
Lexington is proud of its tight production schedules: the timetable
from delivery of formatted manuscript to finished book is usually
about six months.
Your book will be assigned to a production editor who will work with you
to ensure quality and consistency of format and style. Your editor will
mark the manuscript for errors of format and style to the text and index,
and return the affected pages to you for correction. When you return the
corrected pages, the editor will perform a thorough check to ensure that
all corrections have been made. The camera-ready manuscript is then ready
for the printer. Expect printing to take six to eight weeks.
In what format are Lexington books published?
Most Lexington titles are published in attractive hard cover editions
with the library market in mind. University libraries will purchase
these editions and make them widely available to students and
scholars.
Lexington Books does issue a select number of titles in paperback.
The decision to release a book in a paperback edition depends on
several factors including reviewers’ comments, market assessment,
and demonstrated appeal—through exam copy requests, level of
interest at conferences, etc.—for supplemental course adoption.
How does Lexington Books promote its titles?
See marketing strategies.
Where are Lexington titles available?
University and research libraries across North America and around the
world purchase Lexington titles, and Lexington books are available to
university bookstores through established academic marketing
channels. Select titles are available in larger bookstores, but
individual buyers will always be able to find Lexington books on the
Internet. All books are available for sale
through the online catalog
on this web site or directly through the
customer service department.
I have already submitted a manuscript to Lexington Books — where can I find the Author Questionnaire?
Please access the MS Word Document or PDF file for information on completing the Author Questionnaire.
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