About USC Press

University of South Carolina Press is one of the oldest and most distinguished publishing houses in the American South. Established in 1944, we currently have more than 1,200 titles available in print and digital formats and publish approximately 35 new works annually. Our editorial profile features critically acclaimed peer-reviewed books in Southern history, literary studies, African American studies, civil rights, Jewish studies, and rhetoric and communication. By publishing works that educate readers, expand scholarship, and provoke community conversations, we are also furthering the mission of the University of South Carolina. 

Vision

University of South Carolina Press envisions a world where reliable knowledge leads to informed conversations and a deeper understanding of the history, culture, nature, and society of the American South and beyond.

Mission

University of South Carolina Press extends the mission of our university by publishing premier scholarship and authentic stories that initiate important conversations and positively impact communities.