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Michael Beaney: Analytic Philosophy: A Very Short introduction, Buch

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, Buch

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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Dana Arnold: British Architecture, Buch

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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Sabrina Ragone: Comparative Law: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

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, Buch

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, Buch

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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Kathryn Kalinak: Film Music: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Kathryn Kalinak
Film Music: A Very Short Introduction

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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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Dudley Andrew: French Cinema: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Dudley Andrew
French Cinema: A Very Short Introduction

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It is often claimed that the French invented cinema, and although their prominence may have been supplanted by Hollywood today, the French film industry remains both prolific and highly lauded. Exploring …

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Ken Binmore: Game Theory, Buch

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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Bill Mcguire: Geophysical and Climate Hazards: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

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, Buch

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, Buch

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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Prof Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei (Professor and Kurrelmeyer Chair in German and Professor in Philosophy, Professor and Kurrelmeyer Chair in German and Professor in Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University): Imagination: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Prof Jennifer Anna Gosetti-Ferencei (Professor and Kurrelmeyer Chair in German and Professor in Philosophy, Professor and Kurrelmeyer Chair in German and Professor in Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University)
Imagination: A Very Short Introduction

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Examining philosophical, evolutionary, and literary perspectives, this book explores imagination as a cognitive power and an essential dimension of human flourishing. It demonstrates how imagination plays…

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Adeel Malik (Fellow of St. Peter's College, Oxford): Islamic Finance: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

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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Joshua Landy: Marcel Proust: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Joshua Landy
Marcel Proust: A Very Short Introduction

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Marcel Proust (1871-1922) was arguably France's best-known literary writer. He wrote stories, essays, translations, and a 3,000-page novel, In Search of Lost Time (1913-27). This book is a brief guide to…

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Timothy Gowers: Mathematics: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

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, Buch

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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Antulio J. Echevarria: Military Strategy: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Antulio J. Echevarria
Military Strategy: A Very Short Introduction

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Military Strategy: A Very Short Introduction adapts Clausewitz's framework to highlight the dynamic relationship between the main elements of strategy: purpose, method, and means. Drawing on historical ex…

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Prof Elleke Boehmer (Professor of World Literature in English, Professor of World Literature in English, FRSL FRHistS): Nelson Mandela: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Prof Elleke Boehmer (Professor of World Literature in English, Professor of World Literature in English, FRSL FRHistS)
Nelson Mandela: A Very Short Introduction

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This second edition of Nelson Mandela VSI focuses on a far-reaching critical look at meanings of reconciliation and Mandela's ethic of reciprocity.

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Christian W. Mcmillen: Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction, Buch

Christian W. Mcmillen
Pandemics: A Very Short Introduction

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A concise and comprehensive account of pandemics throughout human history, including plague, tubercolosis, smallpox, malaria, cholera, HIV, and COVID-19.

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