When was the University of Hawai'i Press established and by whom?
Gregg M. Sinclair, president of the University of Hawai'i, established the press in 1947 to publish research across humanities and sciences for Asia and the Pacific.
Questions about University of Hawaiʻi Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What books were released by the University of Hawai'i Press in its first year?
The first books released that year included a reprint of The Hawaiian Kingdom by Ralph Kuykendall and Insects of Hawaii by Elwood C. Zimmerman.
How many academic monographs on East Asia did the University of Hawai'i Press release between 2000 and 2005?
During the five-year period from 2000 to 2005, the press released one hundred eighty-four academic monographs on East Asia alone.
Which journals did the University of Hawai'i Press acquire or launch during the 1960s and 1970s?
Oceanic Linguistics was acquired in volume V during 1966, followed by Asian Perspectives in volume XII in 1969, Korean Studies began publication in 1977, with Biography following in 1978.
How does the University of Hawai'i Press select manuscripts for publication?
Manuscripts showing promise are then evaluated by two external readers who are specialists in the subject matter before those receiving two positive peer reviews move to the press's academic editorial board for final determination.