HSRC Press
2 Dockrail Road, The Yacht Club, Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA, 8001
Last Update: 2025-08-21 (UTC)
As Africa's premier scholarly book publisher in the social sciences and humanities, our publishing division within the HSRC drives impactful research and public discourse through three distinct imprints: HSRC Press, AISA, and BestRed. Operating as an independent publishing house within the Human Sciences Research Council, we connect researchers, policymakers, and thought leaders worldwide, focusing on critical developmental areas including poverty alleviation, equity, diversity and equality, climate change, health and well-being, good governance and social justice. Our Publishing Excellence: ยท HSRC Press & AISA imprints deliver double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly works through an independent Editorial Board, ensuring world-class research from Africa and the Global South ยท BestRed produces evidence-based non-fiction for wider audiences on pressing humanities and social sciences topics. Strategic Global Partnerships: We collaborate with leading institutions and science councils in Africa, China and with universities across Africa and globally . These partnerships enhance our mission to amplify voices from, to, and about the Global South. We evaluate proposals and manuscripts from researchers, academics and specialists from across the world and publish between 15-25 select titles, each supported by international best practice editorial and production standards, tailored marketing campaigns including mainstream media coverage, targeted social media, institutional donations, and engaging public book launches. Join us in advancing knowledge that matters. #ScholarlyPublishing #AfricanResearch #SocialSciences Find our latest information and event information on our titles here.
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NAICS Definition: Publishing Industries (except Internet)
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