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Very Short Introductions #07: Islam: a Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #07: Islam: a Very Short Introduction
by Malise Ruthven
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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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Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by John Monaghan
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"If you want to know what anthropology is, look at what anthropologists do," write the authors of Social and Cultural Anthropology: A Very Short Introduction. This engaging overview of the field combines an accessible account of some of the discipline's... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #99: Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #99: Atheism: A Very Short Introduction
by Julian Baggini
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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)

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Very Short Introductions #34: Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #34: Nietzsche: A Very Short Introduction
by Michael Tanner
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The philosophy of Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900) was almost wholly neglected during his sane life, which ended abruptly in 1889. Since then he has been appropriated as an icon by an astonishingly diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretations of his... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #10: Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #10: Archaeology: A Very Short Introduction
by Paul G Bahn
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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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Very Short Introductions #78: Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #78: Terrorism: A Very Short Introduction
by Charles Townshend
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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)

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The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
by Philip Ball
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The Elements: A Very Short Introduction is an exciting and non-traditional approach to understanding the terminology, properties, and classification of chemical elements. Author Philip Ball traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on... (read more)

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Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Christianity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Linda Woodhead
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At a time when Christianity is flourishing in the Southern Hempisphere but declining in much of the West, Linda Woodhead offers a bold new overview of the world's largest religion, exploring the cultural and institutional dimensions of Christianity over... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #77: Fascism: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #77: Fascism: A Very Short Introduction
by Kevin Passmore
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What is fascism? Is it revolutionary? Or is it reactionary? This book argues that it is both: fascism unleashes violence against the left and ethnic minorities, but also condemns the bourgeoisie for its "softness". Kevin Passmore opens his book with a... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #87: The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #87: The Cold War: A Very Short Introduction
by Robert J Mcmahon
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 169-173) and index.... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #118: Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #118: Global Warming: A Very Short Introduction
by Mark Maslin
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An accessible and authoritative introduction to global warming, covering all its implications in terms of health, agriculture, and natural disasters.... (read more)

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Ancient Egypt: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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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Presocratic Philosophy (Very Short Introductions)
Presocratic Philosophy (Very Short Introductions)
by Catherine Osborne
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A lively and thematic (rather than chronological), treatment of early Greek philosophy.... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #79: Plato: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #79: Plato: A Very Short Introduction
by Julia Annas
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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)

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Very Short Introductions #27: Socrates: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #27: Socrates: A Very Short Introduction
by Christopher Taylor
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In this book, Christopher Taylor explores the relationship between the historical Socrates and the engaging and infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues, and examines the enduring image of Socrates as the ideal exemplar of the philosophic life-... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #51: Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #51: Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction
by Peter Coles
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Written in simple and accessible language, this non-technical introduction to cosmology, or the creation and development of the universe, explains the discipline, covers its history, details the latest developments, and explains what is known, what is... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #4: Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #4: Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction
by Jonathan Culler
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What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These questions and more are addressed in Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction, a book which steers a clear path... (read more)

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The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
The Crusades: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Christopher Tyerman
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The image of the Crusaders--chain-mailed knights on horseback, bearing crosses on banners, fighting for their faith under an alien sun--occupies a familiar niche in modern western culture. Yet despite their powerful hold on our imaginations, the Crusades... (read more)

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Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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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The World Trade Organization: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
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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