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Nietzsche - A Very Short Introduction

by Michael (Fellow, Fellow, Corpus Christi College, Cambridge) Tanner e Michael Tanner

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 For a century, Nietzsche has been among the most controversial of modern writers. Since his death in 1900, he has been appropriated as an icon by a diverse spectrum of people, whose interpretation of his philosophy have been equally varied. This work examines the ambiguities in is writings, traces his development, and explodes many misconceptions.
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Socialism - A Very Short Introduction

by Michael (Emeritus Professor, London Metropolitan University) Newman

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 Exploring the role of socialism over the last two hundred years, Michael Newman explains its major theories, and the key challenges facing it today. Drawing on case studies such as Bolivia and Cuba, he considers recent attempts to put socialism into practice, and argues that it remains ultimately relevant in today's world.
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Ethics - A Very Short Introduction

by Simon (Professor Emeritus, Cambridge University) Blackburn

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 Simon Blackburn tackles the major moral questions surrounding birth, death, happiness, desire, and freedom, and considers how we should think about the meaning of life. This new edition highlights the importance of an understanding of approaches to ethics and its foundations, and how this relates to our modern world of eroding trust.
Mathematical Biology - A Very Short Introduction

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 Mathematical biology develops models which are applied to processes in biology and medicine. Philip K. Maini describes the art of modelling, what it is, why we do it.
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Sylvia Plath - A Very Short Introduction

by Heather Clark

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 Sylvia Plath is one of the most influential and iconic American writers of the twentieth century, popular with academic and general audiences alike. Plath, who died at age 30, left behind a body of work that changed the direction of modern poetry, and buttressed second-wave feminism. Her poetry and fiction have been especially important to generations of women readers who have found a powerful reflection of their own emotions and experiences in Plath''s art. In this incisive introduction, leading Plath scholar Heather Clark explores the intersections between Plath''s life and work while discussing key themes in Plath''s poetry collections The Colossus and Ariel, her novel The Bell Jar, and short stories "Johnny Panic and the Bible of Dreams," "The Wishing Box," and "Mary Ventura and the Ninth Kingdom." Clark summarizes the ways in which Plath has been pathologized, and reframes her work within the broader context of poetic confessionalism, biography, feminism, politics, and mental illness.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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Feminist Philosophy - A Very Short Introduction

by Katharine (Professor In Philosophy, Professor In Philosophy, University Of Glasgow) Jenkins

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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, what it is to be a woman, intersectionality, beauty and objectification, sexuality, women and work, and women's knowledge.
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Biodiversity Conservation - A Very Short Introduction

by David W. Macdonald

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 The conservation of biodiversity is one of the most important challenges facing the world today. In this Very Short Introduction, David Macdonald introduces the concept of biodiversity and the basic biological processes it involves. He considers not only the threats to biodiversity but looks at solutions for the future.
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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 multiple roles in human cognition and shapes humanity in profound ways, making possible our experience of a meaningful world.
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Competition And Antitrust Law - A Very Short Introduction

by Ariel (Slaughter And May Professor Of Competition Law, University Of Oxford) Ezrachi

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 Explores the promise and limitations of competitive market dynamics, looking at the threats to competition--cartels, agreements, monopolies, and mergers--and the laws in place across the US and European Union to safeguard the process of competition.
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Creativity - A Very Short Introduction

by Vlad (Associate Professor, Associate Professor, Webster University, Geneva & University Of Bergen, Norway) Glaveanu

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 For thousands of years humanity has engaged in creative expression. This book explores the history, theory, and practice of creativity from a psychological perspective. It considers the nature and development of creativity, analyzing why we produce creative work, and the ways in which we can understand creative work in its cultural context.
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Emotion - A Very Short Introduction

by Dylan Evans

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 Drawing on the latest scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Evans takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart, discussing the evolution of emotions and their biological basis, the science of happiness, and the role that emotions play in memory and decision making.
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Philosophical Method - A Very Short Introduction

by Timothy (University Of Oxford) Williamson

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 Is philosophy a unique discipline, or are its methods more like those of other sciences than many philosophers think? Timothy Williamson explains clearly and concisely how contemporary philosophers think and work, and reflects on their powers and limitations.
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Film Noir - A Very Short Introduction

by James (Emeritus Chancellors' Professor, Indiana University) Naremore

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 James Naremore introduces film noir, highlighting key themes, films, and styles, and exploring why the genre is so difficult to categorize. First associated with Hollywood thrillers of the 1940s and 50s, film noir has become fully international in its nature and appeal, attracting the interest of great directors right up to our present time.
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Comparative Literature - A Very Short Introduction

by Ben (Professor Of European Literature, University Of Kent) Hutchinson

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 Considering literature comparatively can help readers realize how much can be learned by looking beyond the horizon of their own cultures, discovering not only more about other literatures, but also about their own. Ben Hutchinson offers a history of comparative literature, placing it at the heart of literary criticism.
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Logic - A Very Short Introduction

by Graham (Distinguished Professor Of Philosophy At The Cuny Graduate Center) Priest

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 Graham Priest shows that formal logic is a powerful, exciting part of modern philosophy -- a tool for thinking about everything from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability. Explaining formal logic in simple, non-technical terms, this edition includes new sections on mathematical algorithms, axioms, and proofs.
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The Habsburg Empire - A Very Short Introduction

by Martyn (Masaryk Professor Of Central European History At University College London) Rady

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 The Habsburg Empire reached at various times across most of Europe and the New World. At all the critical moments of European history it is there - confronting Luther, launching the Thirty Years War, repelling the Ottomans, and taking on Napoleon. Martin Rady introduces the fascinating and colourful history of the Habsburgs.
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Agriculture - A Very Short Introduction

by Paul (Honorary University Fellow, University Of Exeter) Brassley e Richard (Director Of Rural Business School At The Duchy College, And Chairman Of Board Of Directors Of Rural Business Research) Soffe

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 From the large corporation using enormous machines in the USA, to the woman with her hoe and her plot of cassava in Mozambique, to a Chinese collective farm worker in the rice fields, agriculture is essential for humanity to eat. This book looks at the many different types of agriculture and considers the challenges facing farmers today.
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Iran - A Very Short Introduction

by Ali (Professor Of Iranian History, University Of St Andrews) Ansari

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 In this Very Short Introduction Ali Ansari provides a radical reinterpretation of Iranian history and politics, placing the Islamic Revolution in the context of a century of political change and social transformation, to gain a fuller understanding of Iran's identity, culture, and politics.
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God - A Very Short Introduction

by John (Professor Of Religious Studies) Bowker

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 Who or what is God? In this Very Short Introduction John Bowker considers questions like these. Exploring how the major religions interpret the idea of God, and have established their own distinctive beliefs about God's existence, Bowker shows how and why our understanding of God continues to evolve.
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Kafka - A Very Short Introduction

by Ritchie Robertson

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 In this Very Short Introduction, Ritchie Robertson provides the newcomer with an up-to-date and accessible examination of this fascinating author. Beginning with an examination of Kafka's life, he then goes on to discuss some of the major themes that emerge in Kafka's work, using his short story Metamorphosis as a recurring example.
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Fashion - A Very Short Introduction

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 Fashion is a global industry, and plays a role in our economic, political, cultural, and social lives. However, fashion is often denigrated as trivial and superficial, a sign of vanity and narcissism. This Very Short Introduction will give a clear understanding of how fashion has developed while addressing these divergent views.
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Postmodernism - A Very Short Introduction

by Christopher (, Professor Of English Literature And A Fellow Of Christ Church College, Oxford University) Butler

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 Postmodernism has been a buzzword of contemporary society for the last decade. But how can it be defined? In this Very Short Introduction Christopher Butler challenges and explores the key ideas of postmodernists, and their engagement with theory, literature, the visual arts, film, architecture, and music.
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Ideology - A Very Short Introduction

by Michael (Emeritus Professor Of Politics, Emeritus Professor Of Politics, University Of Oxford) Freeden

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 Ideology is one of the most controversial terms in the political vocabulary, inciting both revulsion and inspiration. This book explains why ideologies deserve respect as a major form of political thinking, without which we cannot make sense of the political world. It also explores the changing understandings of ideology as a concept.
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Agatha Christie - A Very Short Introduction

by Gill Plain

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 Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, InspiringAgatha Christie is a global bestseller. Her work has been translated into over 100 languages and adapted for stage and screen. Christie's writing life ran from 1920 to the 1970s, and she didn't just write puzzles, she wrote plays, supernatural stories, thrillers, satires, and domestic noir. She also commented obliquely but perceptively on the social and cultural changes of a troubled century. Christie's work tells the story of a changing Britain, but perhaps her greatest achievement is not to be limited by that national context. Her stories achieve the rare feat of appearing both universal and specific and can seemingly be adapted for almost any context. This Very Short Introduction investigates why the novels of a middle-class, middlebrow Englishwoman were so successful, and why they continue to appeal to such a broad range of readers. Chapters explore the context of Christie's writing, and the clue-puzzle detective fiction structure at which she excelled, but they also question the familiar assumptions that surround her and what we think we know about her work. Gill Plain examines Christie's capacity to register the zeitgeist, and consider how her novels reveal anxieties surrounding gender roles, the family, war, justice, ethics, and nation. Her fascination with hypocrisy, power, abuse, deceit, and despair continues to resonate with readers - and screenwriters - who respond to her light touch and dark imagination to repurpose her stories with the fears and desires most appropriate to their time. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
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