Careers in Publishing for ABDs and PhDs

AHA Session 62
Saturday, January 4, 2020: 8:30 AM-10:00 AM
Beekman Room (New York Hilton, Second Floor)
Chair:
Joyce Harrison, University Press of Kansas
Panel:
Adina Popescu Berk, Yale University Press
Rand Dotson, Louisiana State University Press
Deborah Gershenowitz, Cambridge University Press
Joyce Harrison, University Press of Kansas
Alisa Plant, Louisiana State University Press
Mark Simpson-Vos, University of North Carolina Press

Session Abstract

Publishing, particularly scholarly publishing, is a natural choice for those seeking employment outside of academia. Scholarly publishing is filled with ABDs and PhDs, many of whom have advanced degrees in history. During this panel, seven publishing professionals will describe their work, talk about how attending graduate school has helped them in their careers, and offer suggestions and advice.
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