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French Revolution : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
French Revolution : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
by William Doyle
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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 #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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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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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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Very Short Introductions #19: Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #19: Medieval Britain: A Very Short Introduction
by John Gri Gillingham
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A comprehensive and authoritative short guide, this Very Short Introduction to Medieval Britain covers the establishment of the Anglo-Norman monarchy in the early Middle Ages, through to England's failure to dominate the British Isles and France in the... (read more)

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Buddhism : a Very Short Introduction (96 - Old Edition)
Buddhism : a Very Short Introduction (96 - Old Edition)
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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Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Buddhist Ethics: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Damien Keown
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The latter half of the twentieth century witnessed a growing interest in Buddhism, and it continues to capture the imagination of many in the West who see it as either an alternative or a supplement to their own religious beliefs. Numerous introductory... (read more)

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Very Short Introductions #84: Locke: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #84: Locke: A Very Short Introduction
by John Dunn
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John Locke (1632-1704) one of the greatest English philosophers of the late seventeenth and early eighteenth century, argued in his masterpiece, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, that our knowledge is founded in experience and reaches us... (read more)

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International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
International Migration: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Khalid Koser
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A unique, positive approach, taking a global perspective on the reality of human migration. Debunks many myths propagated by the media and politicians.... (read more)

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Socialism : Very Short Introduction (05 Edition)
Socialism : Very Short Introduction (05 Edition)
by Michael Newman
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Today, most people think of socialism as an outdated ideology. In this Very Short Introduction, Michael Newman seeks to place the idea of socialism in a modern context for today's readers. He explains socialist ideas in the framework of its historical... (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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Contemporary Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
Contemporary Art: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
by Julian Stallabrass
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Contemporary art has never been so popular, but what is its role today and who is controlling its future? Contemporary art is supposed to be a realm of freedom where artists shock, break taboos, flout generally received ideas, and switch between... (read more)

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Existentialism (06 Edition)
Existentialism (06 Edition)
by Thomas R. Flynn
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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.... (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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Foucault : Very Short Introduction (05 Edition)
Foucault : Very Short Introduction (05 Edition)
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 #21: Stuart Britain: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #21: Stuart Britain: A Very Short Introduction
by John Morrill
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The Great Fire, the Black Death, flip-flopping religious persecution, the overthrow and reinstatement of the monarchy. The Stuart Britain era, a notch on the timeline spanning roughly 1603-1714, is one of the most interesting times in the history of... (read more)

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Jung : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
Jung : a Very Short Introduction (01 Edition)
by Anthony Stevens
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This is the most lucid and timely introduction to the thought of Carl Gustav Jung available to date. Though he was a prolific writer and an original thinker of vast erudition, Jung lacked a gift for clear exposition, and his ideas are less widely... (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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Very Short Introductions #36: The European Union: A Very Short Introduction
Very Short Introductions #36: The European Union: A Very Short Introduction
by John Pinder
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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)

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