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Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction
by Timothy Gowers  Publisher Comments The aim of this book is to explain, carefully but not technically, the differences between advanced, research-level mathematics, and the sort of mathematics we learn at school. The most fundamental differences are philosophical, and readers of this book...
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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...
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Documentary Film: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Patrici Aufderheide Publisher Comments Documentary film can encompass anything from Robert Flaherty's pioneering ethnography Nanook of the North to Michael Moore's anti-Iraq War polemic Fahrenheit 9/11, from Dziga Vertov's artful Soviet propaganda piece Man with a Movie Camera to Luc Jacquet...
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Very Short Introductions #42: Paul: A Very Short Introduction
by E P Sanders Publisher Comments Missionary, theologian, and religious genius, Paul is one of the most powerful human personalities in the history of the Church. E.P. Sanders, an influential Pauline scholar, analyzes the fundamental beliefs and vigorous contradictions in Paul's thought,...
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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...
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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...
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Very Short Introductions #74: Postmodernism
by Christopher Butler Publisher Comments Includes bibliographical references (p. 129-131) and index....
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Ideology: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Michael Freeden Publisher Comments Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, exciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book examines the reasons for those views, and explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking. It...
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The Elements: A Very Short Introduction
by Philip Ball Publisher Comments 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...
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Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Thomas Flynn Publisher Comments Thomas Flynn's pithy account of existentialism and the existentialist movement aims right at the core of the philosophy, revealing and explaining the key themes and key thinkers....
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Very Short Introductions #43: Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
by Simon Critchley Publisher Comments In this enlightening new Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic...
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Very Short Introductions #33: Hume: A Very Short Introduction
by Alfred Ayer Publisher Comments Hume's "naturalist" approach to a wide variety of philosophical topics resulted in highly original theories about perception, self-identity, causation, morality, politics, and religion, all of which are discussed in this stimulating introduction by A.J...
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International Relations: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Paul Wilkinson Publisher Comments Covering topics such as foreign policy, the world economy, and globalization, this Very Short Introduction shows how many disciplines come together in the study of international events. Paul Wilkinson explains the theories underlying the subject, and...
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Classics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Mary Henders Beard 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...
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Nuclear Weapons: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Joseph Siracusa Publisher Comments Despite not having been used in anger since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, nuclear weapons are still the biggest threat that faces us in the 21st century. Indeed, for all the effort to reduce nuclear stockpiles to zero and to keep other nations (such as Iran...
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Very Short Introductions #53: Russian Literature: A Very Short Introduction
by Catriona Kelly Publisher Comments 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...
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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...
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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,...
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Newton: A Very Short Introduction
by Robert Iliffe Publisher Comments 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...
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Very Short Introductions #03: Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction
by Damien Keown Publisher Comments 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...
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