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Edith Hall
Sophocles

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This Very Short Introduction introduces the life, work, and influence of one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Sophocles the Athenian, placing his plays within their historical context, and explaini…

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Rana Mitter
Modern China

This Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and controversies that have shaped Modern China. Covering a range of social issues, Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's…

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Nancy A. Moran
Symbiosis

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This VSI describes the nature of symbiosis and the evolutionary pressures that give rise to symbiotic associations as well as factors that lead to their demise. Nancy A. Moran explores examples from anima…

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Juliette Atkinson
George Eliot

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This Very Short Introduction aims to show the extraordinary sophistication and self-awareness of Eliot's fiction, which resists any kind of moral or artistic simplification.

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David Lyon
Surveillance

Surveillance is everywhere today, generating data about our purchasing, political, and personal preferences. This book shows how surveillance makes people visible and affects their lives, considers the te…

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Ross Brann
Moses Maimonides

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Moses Maimonides, a scientist, physician, philosopher, rabbinic scholar, and communal leader, was perhaps the most important Jewish figure of the pre-modern age.In this accessible introduction, Ross Brann…

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Richard Bessel
Postwar Europe

The Second World War was the most destructive conflict in history. This Very Short Introduction explores the conditions in Europe at the end of the war, how political life took shape, how European societi…

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Douglas A Boyd
Oral History

An area of explosive interest and growth, oral history is a complex discipline not just sequestered to storytelling. The interview is a complex combination of strategy and flexibility, remembering and for…

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Katharine Jenkins
Feminist Philosophy

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Katharine Jenkins offers an introduction to feminist philosophy, giving the reader an idea of what it is, why it is important, and how to think about it. She explores key topics such as gender oppression,…

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Alexander Betts
Social Science

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Social Science: A Very Short Introduction offers an accessible overview of how social scientists understand and explain human behaviour. Based on real-world examples, it shows how social science can chang…

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Heather Clark
Sylvia Plath

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In this incisive introduction, leading Plath scholar Heather Clark explores the intersections between Plath's life and work while discussing key themes in Plath's poetry collections The Colossus and Ariel…

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Yelena Baraz
Cicero

Cicero was one of the leading figures at a time of great historical significance, the late Roman republic. This book presents a concise and accessible account of his life and work and shows connections be…

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Jonathan Foster
Memory

ThisVery Short Introduction draws on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to explore the science of memory. It uses case studies, anecdotes, literature, and philosophy to explains how memory…

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Anthony Welch
The Epic

The epic is an ancient, diverse, and global art form. This Very Short Introduction aims to showcase the scope and variety of epic storytelling around the world. Welch takes a global approach that traces k…

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Dinah Birch
Anthony Trollope

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This Very Short Introduction will place Trollope's work in the context of his life and times, drawing on recent scholarship to illuminate his central interests and literary strategies. Readers will find a…

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Tim Youngs
Travel Writing

Travel writing goes back thousands of years and is found in many cultures. Tim Youngs examines its various forms, including diaries, letters, adventure narratives, and blogs, and outlines their uses. He s…

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Paul Klenerman
The Immune System

In this Very Short Introduction, Paul Klenerman describes the immune system, and how it works in health and disease. In particular he focuses on the human immune system, considering how it evolved, the ba…

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Dana Arnold
British Architecture

This Very Short Introduction presents an original and engaging overview of the architecture of Britain, from medieval times to the present day, exploring key aspects of British architecture that endure ac…

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Gill Plain
Agatha Christie

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Agatha Christie is the author of over 80 books and the world's longest running play. This Very Short Introduction will explore this extraordinary success by considering the curious alchemy of her straight…

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Subrata Dasgupta
Computer Science

While the development of Information Technology has been obvious to all, the underpinning computer science has been less apparent. Subrata Dasgupta provides a thought-provoking introduction to the field a…

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