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2023 impact factors

Several MIT Press journals in linguistics landed in the top of the field—including Transactions of the Association for Computational Linguistics at #6 out of all 297 linguistics journals in publication; Computational Linguistics at #10; Neurobiology of Language at #14; and Linguistic Inquiry at #77.

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New editor-in-chief of Leonardo

J.D. Talasek—a renowned curator, researcher, and writer—was recently appointed to the role of editor-in-chief of Leonardo, the leading international peer-reviewed journal on the use of contemporary science and technology in the arts and music.

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The Inhumans and Other Stories

Unusual beach reads

If you’re wondering what books to pack in your beach bag this summer and are bored of the typical beach fluff, we have just the remedy for you: listen to the soothing sounds of the sea while you read about a post-civilized society, a new-future England driven by eugenics, and a world run entirely below ground with new titles in the Radium Age series.

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Fall 2024 catalog

The Fall 2024 season features books that reflect our freethinking, ever-evolving culture—books that offer both thoughtful critique and optimistic discussion of the ways humanity can positively engage with technology as it becomes increasingly intertwined with our lives. Like the Press itself, this season’s books push boundaries while honoring the complexity of the world we live in. They are inspired by scientific inquiry, supported by world-leading research, and ultimately driven by the pursuit of intellectual integrity and exploration.

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Crowded Out

Featured excerpt: Crowded Out

Crowdfunding distracts us from the fundamental idea that everyone, regardless of “merit,” is worthy of care and assistance when they need it. Here is an excerpt adapted from Nora Kenworthy’s book Crowded Out: The Trust Costs of Crowdfunding Healthcare.

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When Design Is the Problem
When Design Is the Problem Responsible design thinking demands a balance between creating solutions and anticipating their future consequences.

By Manuel Lima

Sex and 'Female Semen' in the Medieval Arab World
Sex and 'Female Semen' in the Medieval Arab World Stephanie Haerdle, author of “Juice,” explores medieval Islamic views on sex, including female ejaculation and the surprising role it played in conception theories.

By Stephanie Haerdle

The Man Who Invented Times Square: O.J. Gude and the Birth of the Spectacular
The Man Who Invented Times Square: O.J. Gude and the Birth of the Spectacular Times Square's fame owes itself to a lucky twist of urban design and a charismatic promotional genius.

By Lynne B. Sagalyn

How George Orwell Paved Noam Chomsky’s Path to Anarchism
How George Orwell Paved Noam Chomsky’s Path to Anarchism Robert Barsky examines the profound impact of Orwell's "Homage to Catalonia" on Noam Chomsky's early embrace of left-libertarian and anarchist ideologies.

By Robert F. Barsky

Reading Pride with the MIT Press

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As a book publisher, we believe it is imperative that we support and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices. In the face of rising anti-LGBTQ legislation—the ACLU counts at least 515 anti-LGBTQ bills on the table in the U.S.—and continued bans targeting books featuring queer characters and content, this responsibility is all the more crucial in 2024. In celebration of Pride Month, we will be Reading Pride. Join us as we highlight some of our books that provide perspectives on the experience of LGBTQIA+ folks around the world and throughout history.

We’re especially excited to share works from our distributed press partner, Semiotext(e)—a publisher of highly-curated titles in areas of theory, fiction, madness, economics, satire, sexuality, science fiction, activism, and confession.

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A reading list for Chronic Disease Awareness Day

Books on long Covid, crowdfunding healthcare, Alzheimer’s, and more.

Wednesday July 10, 2024

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