Open University Press Editorial Team

Mission statement

* Our mission is to publish high quality and competitive products and services for the learning needs of students, academics and professionals in the social sciences; continually to improve them to meet customer needs; and to invest and grow in each of our chosen fields.

* To be friendly, fair and professional in all our dealings; to serve to the best of our abilities our authors, suppliers, booksellers, agents, libraries, the academic community, and the reputation of the Open University.

Publishing with us

We pride ourselves on the care we take in nurturing author relationships. Our success in this respect can be judged by the large number of authors who have come back to publish with us again and again.

It is our guiding principle that quality should never be sacrificed in a drive for quantity. We limit the number of titles we publish in order to select only the best and to ensure that all our books receive individual attention. From the cover design to the marketing plan, our authors are consulted at every stage. Our experienced editorial team have extensive knowledge of their subjects and welcome the opportunity to discuss new ideas and book proposals at the earliest possible stage. Formal book proposals are refereed by independent experts in the field. This refereeing process is an essential part of our research for every book and assists both author and publisher. It ensures that we remain responsive to the needs and demands of our intended audience and helps shape the final book. The reviewing process is discussed in more detail under 'The Review Process' in the right link area.

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