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Keith Humphreys

Addiction: A Very Short Introduction

Addiction is a subject which straddles public and personal interests, societal and criminal justice concerns, and social and medical responses. This Very Short Introduction is an accessible introduction t…

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Jonathan Scott Holloway

African American History: A Very Short Introduction

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This Very Short Introduction covers the long sweep of African American history from the seventeenth century to the present. Throughout that long arc, this book traces shifting definitions of citizenship a…

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John Parker (School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London): African History: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

John Parker

African History: A Very Short Introduction

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Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagi…

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Liba Taub

Ancient Greek and Roman Science: A Very Short Introduction

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Liba Taub gives an overview of the major developments in early science between the 8th century BC and 6th century AD. Focussing on Greece and Rome, she discusses the key thinkers and their theories, and t…

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Julia Annas (Department of Philosophy, University of Arizona, Department of Philosophy, University of Arizona, Regents Professor Emerita): Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Julia Annas

Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

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Julia Annas gives a succinct account of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing its freshness and variety of themes, and its approach of lively discussion and argument.

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Thomas Williams (Isabelle A. and Henry D. Martin Professor of Medieval Philosophy, Isabelle A. and Henry D. Martin Professor of Medieval Philosophy, Georgetown University): Anselm: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Thomas Williams

Anselm: A Very Short Introduction

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Anselm was the outstanding philosopher-theologian of the Latin West between Augustine and the thirteenth century. This introduction examines the historical and political contexts that shaped his work and …

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Roger Scruton

Beauty: A Very Short Introduction

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Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variety of ways. Yet it is never viewed with indifference. I…

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David W. Macdonald

Biodiversity Conservation: A Very Short Introduction

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The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biolo…

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David Weir

Bohemians: A Very Short Introduction

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The nineteenth-century Romantic myth of Bohemia emerged to describe the new conditions faced by artists and writers, who after the previous system of aristocratic patronage collapsed were free to move aro…

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Dana Arnold (Professor of Architecture, Professor of Architecture, Manchester School of Architecture): British Architecture, Buch

Dana Arnold

British Architecture

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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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Charles Barr

British Cinema: A Very Short Introduction

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British Cinema: A Very Short Introduction explores the history of cinema in Britain, and considers what has made its films and techniques distinctive, especially in the context of British relations with A…

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Prof Martin Loughlin (Professor of Public Law, Professor of Public Law, London School of Economics & Political Science): British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Prof Martin Loughlin

British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction

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In this new edition of the Very Short Introduction, Loughlin includes a disucssion of the impact of developments over the decade since its first publication, examining Brexit, the Scottish independence re…

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Peter Atkins (Fellow of Lincoln College, University of Oxford): Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Peter Atkins

Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction

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Most people remember chemistry from their schooldays as largely incomprehensible, a subject that was fact-rich but understanding-poor, smelly, and so far removed from the real world of events and pleasure…

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Monica Duffy Toft

Civil Wars: A Very Short Introduction

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Civil wars are the most common form of large-scale political violence. They are usually nasty, brutish, and long. Their causes are complex; ranging from fights over access to housing, jobs, and arable lan…

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Sabrina Ragone (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, University of Bologna): Comparative Law: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Sabrina Ragone

Comparative Law: A Very Short Introduction

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Sabrina Ragone and Guido Smorto provide a concise introduction to the field of comparative law, explaining how it is used by legislators, judges, international organizations and scholars, and demonstratin…

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Ross H. McKenzie

Condensed Matter Physics: A Very Short Introduction

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Solid, liquid, and gas are not the only states of matter. Others include liquid crystal, magnet, glass, and superconductor. New states are continually, and unexpectedly, being discovered. Condensed matter…

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Prof Naomi Zack (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Lehman College, CUNY): Democracy: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Prof Naomi Zack

Democracy: A Very Short Introduction

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Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed - the demos - have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left man…

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Prof Deborah Martinsen (Associate Dean of Alumni Education, Columbia College, and Adjunct Associate Professor of Russian and Comparative Literature, Columbia University): Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Prof Deborah Martinsen

Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

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This book shows why it is that Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics, religion, and philosophy through an incisive analysis of Dostoevsky's stories withi…

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Luke Russell

Evil: A Very Short Introduction

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With the media bringing us constant tales of terrorism and violence, questions regarding the nature of evil are highly topical. Luke Russell explores the philosophical thinking and psychological evidence …

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Kathryn Kalinak

Film Music: A Very Short Introduction

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This Very Short Introduction takes the reader behind the scenes to understand both the practical aspects of film music and the theories behind why it works. The updated second edition includes the music f…

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