Filled with titles on subjects ranging from anthropology, to linguistics, to world history, the McGill-Queen’s University Press’ (MQUP) latest catalogue is now available online.

 “This catalogue is full of thought-provoking and important scholarship,” says Alan Harrison, Provost and Vice-Principal (Academic). “These publications make significant contributions that will enrich the dialogue within their respective fields.”

A joint venture of McGill University and Queen’s University, MQUP strives to advance scholarship, promote public debate, and contribute to culture. With more than 2,500 books in print, the MQUP is a specialist in the Canadian perspective and a publisher of international themes.

The season’s titles include a number from Queen’s professors:

Revitalizing Rural Economies: A Guide for Practitioners, by Yolande E. Chan, Jeff A. Dixon and Christine R. Dukelow, offers practical tools for developers, business people and community leaders hoping to adapt the traditional economic bases of rural communities. Grounded in case studies, the book explores topics such as community economic development, vibrant downtowns and creative businesses.

Dr. Chan is Associate Vice-Principal (Research) and a professor of management information systems at Queen’s School of Business. Mr. Dixon is associate director of the Monieson Centre at QSB. Ms. Dukelow is a community development professional from Beaverton, Ont.

Canadian Public Sector Financial Management, by Andrew Graham, outlines all aspects of public sector financial management. Addressing such issues as how to obtain funding and what constitutes effective budget management, the book remains focused on the practitioner and manager in the public sector.

Mr. Graham is an adjunct professor at Queen’s School of Policy Studies. He also served as an assistant deputy minister in the federal government for more than 14 years.

Negotiations in a Vacant Lot: Studying the Visual in Canada, by Lynda Jessup, Erin Morton and Kirsty Robertson, investigates the interplay between personal and national identity in Canadian art. The book unsettles the reliance on “nation” as a lens for examining art and culture and looks ahead to a global future.

Dr. Jessup is Associate Dean (Graduate Studies) in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Morton is professor of history at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Robertson is associate professor of museum studies and contemporary art at Western University.

The fall catalogue can be found on the MQUP’ website.