Politics at Continuum

Peer Reviews

At Continuum, we take scholarship seriously. To ensure that we publish works of quality while meeting our author's needs, we send all our project proposals for review to scholars. Reviewers are chosen because of their expertise in the relevant field.

If you are publishing a monograph and wish to have the entire manuscript reviewed, we can arrange that, too --although make sure to discuss it with your editor so as to build the reviewing time into the schedule!

Proposal Guidelines

Hello!

The proposal is a key element when submitting a project. It should provide a comprehensive picture of contents, thesis, audience, as well as how it compares to existing literature.

For guidelines on how to write a proposal, Download Book proposal guidelines Continuum

If you have any questions about procedures and submitting a proposal, please don't hesitate to contact me at mantoine@continuum-books.com

I look forward to hearing from you!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & International Relations

UNDP Arab Human Development Report

The UNDP just released its 5th report on Arab Human Development, which is authored by scholars from Arab countries. You can access this report at http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/MWAI-7U78JZ?OpenDocument

Coming Soon: China Against the Tides, 3rd Ed.

China Against the Tides, 3rd Edition by Marc Blecher will be published in November 2009.

    “Marc Blecher moves ahead of the introductory texts and general surveys by providing four analytical approaches to understanding China's realities.He then leaves the others far behind by proposing that China is a new type of political regime. He carries the reader along, whether student, observer or specialist,by the sheer excitement of his presentation. A distinctive achievement.”  -- Robert Benewick, Emeritus Professor of Politics, University of Sussex

    "The best textbooks combine scope with more than a dash of 'attitude.'  Marc Blecher's China Against the Tides is just that sort of effort.  Blecher masterfully interprets China's turbulent 20th century and points readers toward questions that will bedevil China's leaders for years to come. History, politics, social and economic change, international relations: it's all here, deftly woven into a compelling narrative that also has real analytical bite." --Kevin J. O'Brien, Alann P. Bedford Professor of Asian Studies and Political Science,University of California-Berkeley, and editor of Popular Protest in China (Harvard, 2008)

For more information, please visit our website at http://www.continuumbooks.com/

International Relations Titles in the Works

2009-2010 will see a recrudescence of Continuum titles in the fields of International Relations, including:

China Against the Tides, 3rd Edition by Marc Blecher

International Conflict Resolution, 2nd Edition by Charles Hauss

The International Relations of Sub-Saharan Africa by Ian Taylor

Conflict Resolution of the Boruca Hydro-Energy Project by Warren Haffar & Jurgen Carls

For more information on the politics list, please visit our website at www.continuumbooks.com

TIPS: Writing your Manuscript

Following are a few tips to keep in mind as you read and revise your manuscript:

• Chapter titles: Are they informative?  Do they contain key words (important for online searches)? Do they capture attention? When put together in a table of contents, do they reflect the logical progression and articulation of the work? Do they reflect the contents/scope of the book adequately?
  
• Writing style: best is to avoid extensive use of jargon and aim for clarity. Even if you are writing for your peers, think of the undergraduate student. Simple, clear prose is more effective to drive a point than long, technical sentences. This does not mean you should produce a choppy text with short sentences, but keep an eye for clutter!
  
• References: are they up-to-date? Do they include a mix of seminal, classic works and newer research? The references will indicate the extent of your research.

Any tips you would like to share? Please contact us and we'll post them on the blog!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & IR
mantoine@continuum-books.com

Widgets!

Continuum is continually expanding its marketing efforts, making the most of new technology. We are now pleased to announce that are developing widgets for most of our books.

What is a widget and what does it do? Basically, it acts as a weblink. Included in an email or website, one click on the link brings up all the information on a new title, including table of contents and sample chapters. For textbooks, its allows the entire text to be accessible for 90 days.

What does it mean for your book? It means greater visibility as well as increased advertising opportunities. Scholars in your field will not have to request a review copy. Instead they will get an email from us which will give them free access to the contents electronically for 90 days. You can also add it to your blog, website, or email to garner interest. With widgets, we can reach many more people in no time at all.

A sample widget will be included soon on the blog. In the meantime, of course, you can always contact me at mantoine@continuum-books.com

Cheers!
Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & IR

A little break...

Hi,

I'm away from July 6 to July 13th, so postings will be limited during that time. However, they'll resume full force after that date!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & International Relations

Happy July 4th!

All the team at Continuum wishes you a Happy Holiday!

 

Meet the Editor at APSA

Hello!

We will have a booth at APSA in Toronto and look forward to seeing you there! If you have a project or idea you would like to discuss, I'd be happy to meet with you at your preferred time.

To set up an appointment, please contact me at mantoine@continuum-books.com or call me at 212-953-5858 x 114.

Of course, you can also drop by the booth anytime!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics and International Relations