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Initially formed in the climate of the Cold War, the study of Russia, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia is actively redefining itself in response to the dramatic transformations of the post-Soviet period and the realities of an increasingly interconnected world.

In response to these changes and to encourage fresh perspectives by emerging scholars of this dynamic region, Northwestern, Pittsburgh, and Wisconsin university presses are launching a joint publishing initiative supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.

Specifically designed to promote the publication of first scholarly books, the initiative will build upon the three presses' strong history of publishing in this field. We seek the best new work in the humanities, especially in literary studies, history, cultural studies, anthropology, and architecture.