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Michael Beaney
Analytic Philosophy: A Very Short introduction

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Michael Beaney introduces analytic philosophy by exploring some of the key ideas of Gottlob Frege, Bertrand Russell, G. E. Moore, Ludwig Wittgenstein, and Susan Stebbing. He also considers how analytic ph…

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Julia Annas (Department of Philosophy, University of Arizona, Department of Philosophy, University of Arizona, Regents Professor Emerita)
Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

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Julia Annas gives a succinct account of ancient Greco-Roman philosophy, emphasizing its freshness and variety of themes, and its approach of lively discussion and argument.

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James Loxton
Authoritarianism

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We constantly hear about the threat of authoritarianism, whether in the form of communist China or at the hands of people like Donald Trump in the United States. But what is it exactly? This Very Short In…

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Dana Arnold
British Architecture

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This Very Short Introduction presents an original and engaging overview of the architecture of Britain, from medieval times to the present day, exploring key aspects of British architecture that endure ac…

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Monica Duffy Toft
Civil Wars: A Very Short Introduction

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Civil wars are the most common form of large-scale political violence. They are usually nasty, brutish, and long. Their causes are complex; ranging from fights over access to housing, jobs, and arable lan…

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Sabrina Ragone, Guido Smorto
Comparative Law: A Very Short Introduction

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Sabrina Ragone and Guido Smorto provide a concise introduction to the field of comparative law, explaining how it is used by legislators, judges, international organizations and scholars, and demonstratin…

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Prof Naomi Zack (Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, Lehman College, CUNY)
Democracy: A Very Short Introduction

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Democracy refers to both ideal and real forms of government. The concept of democracy means that those governed - the demos - have a say in government. But different conceptions of democracy have left man…

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Roger Trigg
Faith: A Very Short Introduction

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This Very Short Introduction argues that all faith needs reason, putting contemporary discussions into historical perspective, and shows that faith also involves a commitment to action. It matters for all…

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Katharine Jenkins
Feminist Philosophy

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Katharine Jenkins offers an introduction to feminist philosophy, giving the reader an idea of what it is, why it is important, and how to think about it. She explores key topics such as gender oppression,…

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Kathryn Kalinak
Film Music

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This Very Short Introduction takes the reader behind the scenes to understand both the practical aspects of film music and the theories behind why it works. The updated second edition includes the music f…

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Deborah Martinsen
Fyodor Dostoevsky: A Very Short Introduction

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This book shows why it is that Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics, religion, and philosophy through an incisive analysis of Dostoevsky's stories withi…

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Ken Binmore
Game Theory

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Games are everywhere: Drivers manoeuvring in heavy traffic are playing a driving game. Bargain hunters bidding on eBay are playing an auctioning game. A firm negotiating next year's wage is playing a barg…

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Antoinette Burton
Gender History: A Very Short Introduction

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This introduction to the field of gender history offers a set of working definitions of gender as a descriptive category and as a category of historical analysis, tracing the emergence, usage, and applica…

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Bill Mcguire
Geophysical and Climate Hazards: A Very Short Introduction

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In this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire explores the potential catastrophes facing our planet. Assessing both the probability of these events happening in the future, and our chances of survival, thi…

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Robert C Allen
Global Economic History

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The gap between the rich and the poor can be vast. Robert C. Allen considers the main factors that contribute to this gap, looking at the interconnections between economic growth, culture, technology, and…

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Prof Llewelyn Morgan (Professor of Classical Languages and Literature, Professor of Classical Languages and Literature, University of Oxford)
Horace: A Very Short Introduction

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This book examines the career of the Roman poet Horace, one of the greatest writers in Roman literature. It introduces his poetry with illustrations from all his works, and contextualises his career in Gr…

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Adeel Malik (Fellow of St. Peter's College, Oxford), Usman Hayat (Executive director of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan)
Islamic Finance: A Very Short Introduction

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With a full scope of financial services, ranging from banking and capital markets to insurance and microfinance, Islamic finance has now become the most prominent form of faith-based finance in the world.…

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Matthew Townend
J.R.R. Tolkien: A Very Short Introduction

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This Very Short Introduction provides an accessible and authoritative guide to Tolkien's works, and it places The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings in the context of his full body of writings.

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Timothy Gowers
Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction

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This book aims to explain, in clear non-technical language,what it is that mathematicians do, and how that differs from and builds on the mathematics that most people are familiar with from school. It is …

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Lucas A. Powe (Anne Green Regents Chair in Law and Professor of Government, Anne Green Regents Chair in Law and Professor of Government, University of Texas at Austin)
Media Law: A Very Short Introduction

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Media Law: A Very Short Introduction provides a clear and engaging account of the development and status of the law relating to all media-newspapers, magazines, books, broadcasting, the Internet-in the Un…

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