Very Short Introductions
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Japanese Literature: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartWith a history stretching back nearly 1,500 years, Japanese literature is infused from its beginnings with written traditions from around the globe, while ever evolving in its own particular expressiv… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Tansman, Alan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: May 15 2023
- ISBN10: 0199765251
- Language: English
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The Psychology of Music: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartMusic has been examined from multiple perspectives: as a product of human history, for example, or a product of human culture. But there is also a long tradition, intensified in recent decades, of thi… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Margulis, Elizabeth Hellmuth
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 01 2018
- ISBN10: 0190640154
- Language: English
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Nationalism: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartThroughout history, humanity has borne witness to the political and moral challenges that arise when people place national identity above allegiance to geo-political states or international communitie
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Grosby, Steven
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 03, 2005
- ISBN10: 0192840983
- Language: English
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Classical Mythology: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartFrom Zeus and Europa, to Diana, Pan, and Prometheus, the myths of ancient Greece and Rome seem to exert a timeless power over us. But what do those myths represent, and why are they so enduringly fasc
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Morales, Helen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: November 09, 2007
- ISBN10: 0192804766
- Language: English
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Decolonization: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartMillions of Africans, Asians, and other peoples were the subjects of colonial rule by overseas empires through the mid-twentieth century. By the end of the century, however, nearly all of these people… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Kennedy, Dane
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 136
- Publish Date: May 02 2016
- ISBN10: 0199340498
- Language: English
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African American History: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartWhat does it mean to be an American? The story of the African American past demonstrates the difficulty of answering this seemingly simple question. If being “American” means living in a land of freed… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Holloway, Jonathan Scott
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: February 01 2023
- ISBN10: 0190915153
- Language: English
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Logic: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartLogic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this concepti… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Priest, Graham
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 152
- Publish Date: December 26 2017
- ISBN10: 0198811705
- Language: English
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American Foreign Relations: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartFor better or worse–be it militarily, politically, economically, technologically, or culturally–Americans have had a profound role in shaping the wider world beyond them. The United States has been … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Preston, Andrew
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: May 01 2019
- ISBN10: 0199899398
- Language: English
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Existentialism: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartOne of the leading philosophical movements of the twentieth century, existentialism has had more impact on literature and the arts than any other school of thought. Focusing on the leading figures of … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Flynn, Thomas
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 06 2006
- ISBN10: 0192804286
- Language: English
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The U.S. Constitution: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartThough the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, its impact on our lives is as recent as today’s news. Claims and counterclaims about the constitutionality of governmental actions are a habit of Ame… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Bodenhamer, David J.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: April 18 2018
- ISBN10: 0195378326
- Language: English
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Vatican II: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring
The Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), or Vatican II, is arguably the most significant event in the life of the Catholic Church since the Reforma- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Blanchard, Shaun
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: June 23 2023
- ISBN10: 0198864817
- Language: English
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American Immigration: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAn updated, penetrating, and balanced analysis of one of the most contentious issues in America today, offering a historically informed portrait of immigration.
Americans have come from every corner of… [more below]- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Gerber, David A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: March 29 2021
- ISBN10: 0197542425
- Language: English
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God: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartWho or what is God? How do different religions interpret God’s existence? How can we know God?
Many people believe in God; not just throughout history but also in the present day. But who or what is i- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Bowker, John
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: November 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0198708955
- Language: English
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The New Testament: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAs ancient literature and a cornerstone of the Christian faith, the New Testament has exerted a powerful religious and cultural impact. But how much do we really know about its origins? Who were the p… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Johnson, Luke Timothy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: February 10 2010
- ISBN10: 0199735700
- Language: English
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International Law: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartInterest in international law has increased greatly over the past decade, largely because of its key role in such hot-button issues such as the Iraq War and Guantanamo, the World Trade Organization an… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Lowe, Vaughan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: February 01 2016
- ISBN10: 0199239339
- Language: English
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Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartVery Short Introductionsb: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring
Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news. Whether it concerns what’s being taught in schools, clashes between religious valu- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Dixon, Thomas
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: May 24 2022
- ISBN10: 0198831021
- Language: English
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Philosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartPhilosophy of Mind: A Very Short Introduction probes some of the great philosophical questions about the mind: What is the relationship between mind and matter? Can science unravel the mystery of cons… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Montero, Barbara Gail
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: March 10 2022
- ISBN10: 0198809077
- Language: English
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Philosophy of Science: Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartHow much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully “objective?” What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Okasha, Samir
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: September 28, 2016
- ISBN10: 0198745583
- Language: English
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Theology: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartThis Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology. David Ford’s approach draws us in to considering the principles un
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Ford, David
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: January 01, 2014
- ISBN10: 0199679975
- Language: English
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Judaism: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartNormon Solomon’s succinct book is an ideal introduction to Judaism as a religion and way of life. Demonstrating the diverse nature and ethnic origin of Jewish people, Solomon explores how the religion… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Solomon, Norman
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: September 1, 2014
- ISBN10: 0199687358
- Language: English
