Open Humanities Press
Open Humanities Press
Open Access Publishing
Scholar-Led Initiative
Critical Theory Focus
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Makes scholarly literature freely available worldwide without any charges to readers or authors, removing financial barriers to accessing academic content
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Critical Theory Focus
Specializes in contemporary critical and cultural theory across philosophy, literary studies, media studies and other humanities disciplines
International Collaboration
Partners with major institutions like University of Michigan Library and University of Illinois to support production and distribution of scholarly works
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Maintains rigorous academic peer review and editorial processes to ensure quality while making content openly accessible
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FAQs about Open Humanities Press
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What is Open Humanities Press?
Open Humanities Press (OHP) is an international, scholar-led open access publishing collective that specializes in critical and cultural theory. Founded in 2008, it aims to make leading works of contemporary critical thought freely available worldwide through open access publishing.
Does Open Humanities Press charge any fees to authors or readers?
No. Although some open access journals charge author-side fees, Open Humanities Press journals publish without any charges, either to the reader or to the author.
Who founded Open Humanities Press?
Open Humanities Press was founded by Paul Ashton (Australia), Gary Hall (UK), Sigi Jöttkandt (Australia) and David Ottina (US) as a grassroots initiative by academics, librarians, journal editors and technology specialists.
What types of content does OHP publish?
OHP publishes peer-reviewed scholarly works including journals and books in areas such as continental philosophy, cultural studies, new media, film and literary criticism. All content goes through normal refereeing and editorial processes.
Who does OHP collaborate with?
OHP has collaborated with major institutions including the University of Michigan Library's MPublishing branch and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's Main Library. It also works with an editorial board that includes prominent scholars like Alain Badiou, Jonathan Culler, and Stephen Greenblatt.
Are there any embargo periods for OHP content?
No. Open Humanities Press journals have no embargo periods that delay the free availability of the full text. Content is freely available as soon as it is published.
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