The University Press of Mississippi was founded in 1970 and is supported by Mississippi's eight state universities. UPM publishes scholarly books of the highest distinction and books that interpret the South and its culture to the nation and the world. From its offices in Jackson, the University Press of Mississippi acquires, edits, distributes, and promotes more than eighty new books every year. Over the years, the Press has published more than 1000 titles and distributed more than 2,600,000 copies worldwide, each with the Mississippi imprint.
Regenerating the Feminine
Psyche, Culture, and Nature
An exciting study that aims to trace the resurgence of the feminine archetype in literature and film
Mutants, Androids, and Aliens
On Being Human in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
How ordinary human characters interact with more-than-human beings in the MCU
Conjuring the Haint
The Haunting Poetics of Black Women
The first critical study of the interlocking relationship between haunting, Black women’s lives, and poetry
Choctaw Traditions
Stories of the Life and Customs of the Mississippi Choctaw
A valuable collection of stories that honor the customs and traditions of everyday life in Choctaw communities
Choctaw Tales
Stories from the Firekeepers
A revised and updated treasury of tribal lore told by past and present Choctaw storytellers
Singing through Struggle
Music, Worship, and Identity in Postemancipation Black Churches
A critical examination of the power of sacred song in nineteenth-century African American life
Rainbow Fleur de Lis
Essays on Queer New Orleans History
Essays that provide a crucial overview of LGBTQ+ history in New Orleans
Healthcare in Children's Media
The first full-length, multidisciplinary study examining representations of healthcare systems in children’s media
Fiddling Is My Joy
The Fiddle in African American Culture
A thorough examination of the history and legacy of African American fiddling
Double Crossed
Black Female Intersectionality in Hollywood
A concerning analysis of the distortions and pervasive stereotypes of Black female images within Hollywood