Dunedin Academic Press Ltd (Dunedin) is a small independent academic publisher in

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which publishes mainly books for the

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) level and periodically for postgraduate/research audiences. It has a London office as well. Dunedin also publishes books appealing to non-specialist adults interested in learning more about

geology Geology () is a branch of natural science concerned with Earth and other astronomical objects, the features or rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Modern geology significantly overlaps all other Ear ...

. Graham Park's ''Introducing Geology,'' now in its Second Edition, is a notable example. Dunedin's ''Introducing Earth and Environmental Sciences'' series, of which ''Introducing Geology'' was the first title now contains books covering topics in

Astronomy Astronomy () is a natural science that studies astronomical object, celestial objects and phenomena. It uses mathematics, physics, and chemistry in order to explain their origin and chronology of the Universe, evolution. Objects of interest ...

Meteorology Meteorology is a branch of the atmospheric sciences (which include atmospheric chemistry and physics) with a major focus on weather forecasting. The study of meteorology dates back millennia, though significant progress in meteorology did not ...

and

Oceanography Oceanography (), also known as oceanology and ocean science, is the scientific study of the oceans. It is an Earth science, which covers a wide range of topics, including ecosystem dynamics; ocean currents, waves, and geophysical fluid dynamic ...

as well as a lengthening list of geology and other earth science topics. "The Abyss of Time" by Paul Lyle won the Association for Science Education Book of the Year award in 2017. Dunedin publishes about fifteen new titles a year, and has strong titles as it has concentrated its list on the fields of

Earth Science Earth science or geoscience includes all fields of natural science related to the planet Earth. This is a branch of science dealing with the physical, chemical, and biological complex constitutions and synergistic linkages of Earth's four spheres ...

; Child Protection (notably the ''Protecting Children and Young People'' series; and Health &

Social Care Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Social work ...

Education Education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, such as transmitting knowledge or fostering skills and character traits. These aims may include the development of understanding, rationality, kindness, and honesty. Va ...

(''Policy & Practice'' series);

comparative religion Comparative religion is the branch of the study of religions with the systematic comparison of the doctrines and practices, themes and impacts (including migration) of the world's religions. In general the comparative study of religion yie ...

with the ''Understanding Faith'' series and texts by teachers of singing, including ''The Student Voice'' (2010) and ''The Human Nature of the Singing Voice'' (2007). are other subject areas in which the company has published although they are no longer a primary focus. Dunedin is distributed in North America by the Independent Publishers Group (IPG) and throughout the rest of the world by Turpin Distribution Dunedin Academic Press is a member o
The Publishing Association
the major publishing trade body in the UK and

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, the network body for the publishing industry in Scotland .

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