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Ideally, books published within the Series should be timely (i.e., on the cutting edge of pressing issues), integrative (i.e., offering a comprehensive look at a given area informed by multiple vantage points), and generative (i.e., providing a platform on which future research and practice pursuits can build). These three criteria will inform which projects are approved as well as publishing priorities from year to year.

An overarching goal is to create a “go to” series for a wide audience including students, practitioners, researchers, community members, and policy makers interested in advances in understanding complex social issues, innovative social interventions, and other approaches to bringing about positive forms of social change in individuals, organizations, communities and public policy.

Current Books in the Series

Brian D. Christens

This book offers new guidance for inquiries into outcomes and impacts of empowerment processes on health and well-being, providing a resource for researchers, organizational leaders, practitioners, and anyone interested in collective action for change.
Edited by John Sylvestre, Geoffrey Nelson, and Tim Aubry

Housing, Citizenship, and Communities for People with Serious Mental Illness provides the first comprehensive overview of the field. The book covers theory, research, practice, and policy issues related to the provision of housing and the supports that people rely on to get and keep their housing.
Edited by Judah J. Viola and Olya Glantsman

This volume provides both a depth and breadth of information about the possible careers available for someone with community psychology or related training.

Kenneth I. Maton

“As president of the William T. Grant Foundation I met many social scientists who hoped their work would be useful to policymakers. But they had few models for how that might happen. Ken Maton’s thoughtful analysis fills that important gap.” –Robert C. Granger, EdD, Past-President, William T. Grant Foundation

Edited by Geoffrey Nelson, Bret Kloos, and José Ornelas

“This volume both respects the history of the community mental health movement and points it to a more revolutionary future. It’s the most exciting, energizing book about community mental health to appear in years.” –Keith Humphreys, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University
Leonard A. Jason

“Jason shares with us his life-long journey to empirically address and reduce negative social forces. He presents his own cogent insights as well as the wisdom of others. The book gives us concrete steps, hope, and a resolve to redress social injustices while we aspire for a more coherent and just world.” — James G. Kelly, Emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois at Chicago