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Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Ian Shaw
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Examines the impact of Egyptology on various aspects of popular culture such as cinema, fiction writing and opera.... ( read more)
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Foucault: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Gary Gutting
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From aesthetics to the penal system, and from madness and civilization to avant-garde literature, Foucault was happy to reject old models of thinking and replace them with fresh versions that are still being debated today. A major influence on Queer... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #116: Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction
by Colin Ward
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Colin Ward explains what anarchism means and who anarchists are in this illuminating and accessible introduction to the subject.... ( read more)
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Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Susan Blackmore
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"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)
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Very Short Introductions #39: Intelligence: A Very Short Introduction
by Ian Deary
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For people with little or no knowledge of the science of human intelligence, this volume takes readers to a stage where they are able to make judgments for themselves about the key questions of human mental ability. Each chapter addresses a central... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #77: Fascism: A Very Short Introduction
by Kevin Passmore
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 157-158) and index.... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #05: Hinduism: A Very Short Introduction
by Kim Knott
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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)
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The World Trade Organization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Amrita Narlikar
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is scarcely ten years old, but it has already generated a mountain of debate, controversy, and outrage. Rulings on beef hormones and tuna-dolphin cases provide explicit examples of how the organization regulates into... ( read more)
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Sociology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Steve Bruce
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'Steve Bruce conveys the essence of the field of sociology in this fascinating volume. A well-known populizer of the discipline, Bruce presents here an introduction to a way of thinking that will appeal to anyone interested in deepening their... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #53: Russian Literature: A Very Short Introduction
by Catriona Kelly
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Rather than presenting a conventional chronology of Russian literature, Russian Literature: A Very Short Introduction explores the place and importance in Russian culture of all types of literature. How and when did a Russian national literature come... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #89: Schizophrenia: A Very Short Introduction
by Chris Frith
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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)
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Quantum Theory : Very Short Introduction (02 Edition)
by John Polkinghorn
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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)
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Very Short Introductions #06: Psychology: A Very Short Introduction
by Gillian Butler
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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)
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The Marquis de Sade: A Very Short Introduction
by John Phillips
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This book introduces the Marquis de Sade as writer and philosopher to new readers, offering concise but comprehensive surveys of his most controversial works, based on contemporary theoretical approaches. The style is lively and accessible without... ( read more)
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Newton: A Very Short Introduction
by Robert Iliffe
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This Very Short Introduction uses Newton's own unpublished writings to provide fascinating insight into the man who kept the Royal Society under his thumb, was Head of the Mint, and whose contributions to our understanding of the heavens and the earth... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #03: Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
by Damien Keown
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This accessible volume covers both the teachings of the Buddha and the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? What or who is the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over... ( read more)
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Art History : Very Short Introduction (04 Edition)
by Dana Arnold
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This clear and concise new introduction examines all the major debates and issues in the field of art history, using a wide range of well-known examples. Dana Arnold also examines the many different ways of writing about art, and the changing boundaries... ( read more)
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Very Short Introductions #09: Theology: A Very Short Introduction
by David Ford
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This book offers a concise and original introduction to the whole of the theological discipline. Writing with a focus on Christianity, David Ford provides a trenchant and balanced discussion of the study of faith and religion. He describes the... ( read more)
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Free Will: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Thomas Pink
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Every day we seem to make and act upon all kinds of choices: some trivial, others so consequential that they change the course of one's life, or even the course of history. But are these choices really free, or are we compelled to act the way we do by... ( read more)
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The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Helen Graham
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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)
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