Call for Book Proposals

Scholarly Communication, an open-access academic press operated by ACCB Publishing, invites proposals for scholarly books, monographs, edited volumes, and academic series across the social sciences, humanities, and interdisciplinary fields.

The press is committed to publishing rigorous, ethically grounded scholarship that engages critically with society, culture, space, development, and public life. We particularly welcome work that demonstrates strong conceptual frameworks, empirical depth, and relevance beyond narrow disciplinary boundaries.

Scholarly Communication operates within a broader publishing ecosystem that includes the peer-reviewed journal Space & Culture, offering authors an integrated, credible platform for long-form scholarly work.

Scope and Areas of Interest

We welcome proposals in, but not limited to, the following areas:

  • Sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies

  • Geography, space, place, and environment

  • Development studies and political economy

  • Media, communication, and digital cultures

  • Education, knowledge systems, and pedagogy

  • Public health, society, and policy (non-clinical)

  • Interdisciplinary and critical social inquiry

We encourage submissions from established and early-career scholars, and particularly welcome proposals that bring perspectives from underrepresented regions and contexts.

Types of Publications

  • Single-authored research monographs

  • Edited collections and thematic volumes

  • Interdisciplinary or comparative studies

  • Conference-derived volumes (subject to peer review)

  • Methodological or conceptual contributions

All accepted titles are published open access, freely available to readers worldwide.

Editorial and Review Process

All proposals are assessed through a transparent editorial process, which may include:

  1. Initial editorial screening

  2. External peer review (where appropriate)

  3. Editorial board consideration

  4. Revision and final acceptance

Final decisions rest with the press’s editorial team. Responsibility for the views expressed in published works remains with the authors and editors.

Proposal Submission Guidelines

A book proposal should normally include:

  • Title and brief abstract

  • Rationale and contribution to scholarship

  • Table of contents with chapter summaries

  • Intended audience and market

  • Information about the author(s)/editor(s)

  • Indicative timeline for manuscript delivery

Full guidelines are available on the Submissions page of this site.

Open Access and Licensing

Scholarly Communication is committed to ethical open-access publishing. Accepted works are published under clear licensing terms, typically Creative Commons licences, ensuring wide dissemination while protecting author rights.

How to Submit

Proposals should be submitted via the online system on this site.
For general enquiries, please contact the editorial team using the details provided on the About page.

Scholarly Communication
An open-access academic press by ACCB Publishing
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