CHA Short Book Series – International Themes and Issues

The Canadian Historical Association in conjunction with University of Toronto Press, Higher Education Division (English language publisher) and Les Presses de l'Université Laval (French language publisher) are sponsoring a new series of short books which will address themes and issues of international significance. Publishing, distribution and promotion in English and French will be handled by the two presses respectively. The books will be aimed at universities in North America and beyond, with a readership among undergraduate students and the educated public. Authors for this series should be employed at Canadian universities.

• The aim of these books is to provide a short treatment of topics of broad interest in the study of history. The books will be about 80 pages [32,000-48,000 words], including bibliography. They will address topics in an accessible, engaging style, while also providing the most recent findings on any given issue and be written from a comparative perspective. A comparative perspective is essential for themes in this series.

• The books will be published in an attractive format and commercially distributed with the aim of making a profitable series, with the author paid through royalties.

• Authors interested in submitting a proposal for consideration are asked to prepare a 2000 word proposal outlining their proposed topic. The proposal should also include chapter breakdowns and possible images, maps, or figures as required.

• Once this proposal is submitted it will be assessed by the editorial board and then, depending on the subject, sent out for further evaluation. The evaluation process should take no more than three months and ideally be completed in two months.

The Editorial Board

Chair - Beverly Lemire, University of Alberta
Cylivie Claveau, Université de Chicoutimi
James A. Flath, University of Western Ontario
Sean Kennedy, University of New Brunswick
Lianne McTavish, University of Alberta

If the proposal is accepted, a contract will be offered by University of Toronto Press; French language publication is not automatic and will be determined by the editorial board of Les Presses de l'Université Laval.

In The Shock of War: Civilian Experiences, 1937-1945, Sean Kennedy shifts the reader's focus from the battlefields of World War II to the civilian experience. This short yet comprehensive text complements existing studies of World War II that document diplomatic and military operations. While many of these studies acknowledge the significance of the conflict for civilians, The Shock of War places civilians at the centre of events, drawing attention to the many different regions of the world affected by the conflict, and comparing various facets of the civilian experience. Kennedy's refreshing approach emphasizes the diverse and complex impact of the war which in some instances brought people together and which in others was profoundly destructive.

Available @ UTP Press - http://www.utppublishing.com/The-Shock-of-War-Civilian-Experiences-1937-1945.html.

The CHA is proud to announce the publication of the first in the Canadian Historical Association / University of Toronto Press International Themes and Issues Series, A World Beyond Borders, An Introduction to the History of International Organizations written by David McKenzie. The book traces the history of international organizations (IOs), with particular focus on the League of Nations, the development of the United Nations, and the UN system.

Following this chronological order, the book examines how international organizations became the major legal, moral, and cultural forces that they are today, involved in all aspects of international relations including peacekeeping, disarmament, peace resolution, human rights, diplomacy, and environmentalism.

The series is dedicated to publishing concise, focused overviews of topics that are of international significance in the study of history. To order a copy, please go to http://www.utppublishing.com/A-World-Beyond-Borders-An-Introduction-to-the-History-of-International-Organizations.html