|
There are 76 books in this aisle.
Browse the aisle by Title | by Author | by Price
See recently arrived used books in this aisle.
Featured Titles in Oxford Very Short Introductions - Used Books
Page 1 of 4 next
The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Helen Graham
Publisher Comments
Amid the many catastrophes of the twentieth century, the Spanish Civil War continues to exert a particular fascination among history buffs and the lay-reader alike. This Very Short Introduction integrates the political, social and cultural history of the... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #99: Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
by Julian Baggini
Publisher Comments
Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterised by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. Atheism: A Very Short Introduction sets out to dispel the myths that surround... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.50
Used - Trade Paper
Kierkegaard: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Patrick Gardiner
Publisher Comments
Scholars have largely misunderstood Soren Kierkegaard, remembering him chiefly in connection with the development of existentialist philosophy in this century. In a short and unhappy life, he wrote many books and articles on literary, satirical... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $5.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #75: Democracy: A Very Short Introduction
by Bernard Crick
Publisher Comments
No political concept is more used, and misused, than that of democracy. Nearly every regime today claims to be democratic, but not all "democracies" allow free politics, and free politics existed long before democratic franchises. This book is a short... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Ian Shaw
Publisher Comments
Examines the impact of Egyptology on various aspects of popular culture such as cinema, fiction writing and opera.... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.50
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #89: Schizophrenia: A Very Short Introduction
by Chris Frith
Publisher Comments
The schizophrenic patient presented to the public in sensational press reports and lurid films bears little resemblance to reality of the illness. This book describes what schizophrenia is really like, how the illness progresses, and the treatments that... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #69: Quantum Theory: A Very Short Introduction
by John C Polkinghorne
Publisher Comments
Quantum Theory is the most revolutionary discovery in physics since Newton. This book gives a lucid, exciting, and accessible account of the surprising and counterintuitive ideas that shape our understanding of the sub-atomic world. It does not disguise... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Design: A Very Short Introduction
by John Heskett
Publisher Comments
Design touches virtually every aspect of our lives, imbuing the most humdrum of objects with meaning. In Toothpicks and Logos, John Heskett illuminates a subject as vast and complex as human life itself, ranging from the earliest found implements in our... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
The History of Time: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Le Holford Strevens
Publisher Comments
Why do we measure time in the way that we do? Why is a week seven days long? At what point did minutes and seconds come into being? Why are some calendars lunar and some solar? The organization of time into hours, days, months, and years seems immutable... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #97: Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by David Miller
Publisher Comments
This book introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $4.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #78: Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
by Charles Townshend
Publisher Comments
This book charts a path through the outpouring of efforts to understand and explain modern terrorism, by asking what makes terrorism different from other forms of political, military action; what makes it effective; and what can be done about it. It... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #79: Plato: A Very Short Introduction
by Julia Annas
Publisher Comments
This lively and accessible book focuses on the philosophy and argument of Plato's writings, drawing the reader into Plato's way of doing philosophy and the general themes of his thinking. It discusses Plato's style of writing: his use of the dialogue... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $5.95
Used - Trade Paper
Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Susan Blackmore
Publisher Comments
"The last great mystery for science," consciousness has become a controversial topic. Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction challenges readers to reconsider key concepts such as personality, free will, and the soul. How can a physical brain create our... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $8.50
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #36: The European Union: A Very Short Introduction
by John Pinder
Publisher Comments
Over the past few decades, the European Union has seen many great changes. Negotiations for the accession of six new states have begun, and membership, which already covers almost all of Western Europe, will soon extend to most of Central and Eastern... ( read more)
List Price $9.95
Your price: $5.50
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #90: The Earth: A Very Short Introduction
by Martin Redfern
Publisher Comments
Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-136) and index.... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $4.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #28: Marx: A Very Short Introduction
by Peter Singer
Publisher Comments
Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx's thought, enabling us to grasp Marx's views as a whole. He sees him as a philosopher primarily concerned with human freedom, rather than as an economist or a social scientist. In plain English,... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $8.50
Used - Trade Paper
The Renaissance: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Jerry Brotton
Publisher Comments
More than ever before, the Renaissance stands out as one of the defining moments in world history. Between 1400 and 1600, European perceptions of society, culture, politics and even humanity itself emerged in ways that continue to affect not only Europe... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Kenneth Minogue
Publisher Comments
Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects -- from Islam to Sociology, Literary Theory to History, and Archaeology to the Bible. Not simply a textbook of definitions, each volume... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
The American Presidency: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Charles O Jones
Publisher Comments
The expansion of executive powers amid the war on terrorism has brought the presidency to the center of heated public debate. Now, in The American Presidency, presidential authority Charles O. Jones provides invaluable background to the current... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $6.95
Used - Trade Paper
Very Short Introductions #31: Machiavelli: A Very Short Introduction
by Quentin Skinner
Publisher Comments
Niccolo Machiavelli taught that political leaders must be prepared to do evil that good may come of it, and his name has been a byword ever since for duplicity and immorality. Is his sinister reputation deserved? In answering this question Quentin... ( read more)
List Price $11.95
Your price: $8.50
Used - Trade Paper
|
see more featured titles
|  |
|
Don't Miss