Very Short Introductions
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American Business History: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartBy the early twentieth century, it became common to describe the United States as a “business civilization.” President Coolidge in 1925 said, “The chief business of the American people is business.” M… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Friedman, Walter A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: July 01 2020
- ISBN10: 0190622474
- Language: English
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Languages: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Read moreHow many languages are there? Are new languages still being discovered? Why are so many languages disappearing? In this Very Short Introduction, eminent linguist Stephen Anderson addresses such questi… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Anderson, Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 152
- Publish Date: September 07 2012
- ISBN10: 0199590591
- Language: English
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Causation
$12.99 Add to cartCausation is the most fundamental connection in the universe. Without it, there would be no science or technology. There would be no moral responsibility either, as none of our thoughts would be conne… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Mumford, Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: January 01 2014
- ISBN10: 019968443X
- Language: English
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International Security: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartInternational security is never out of the headlines. War and peace, military strategy, the proliferation of nuclear weapons and revisionist states remain central to the discussion, but concerns such … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Browning, Christopher S.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: December 01 2013
- ISBN10: 0199668531
- Language: English
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The Napoleonic Wars: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartThe Napoleonic Wars have an all-important place in the history of Europe, leaving their mark on European and world societies in a variety of ways. In many European countries, they provided the stimulu… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Rapport, Mike
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 14 2013
- ISBN10: 0199590966
- Language: English
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Rivers: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartRivers have acted as cradles for civilization and agents of disaster; a river may be a barrier or a highway, it can support trade and sediment, culture and conflict. This Very Short Introduction is a … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Middleton, Nick
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: May 04 2012
- ISBN10: 0199588678
- Language: English
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Muhammad: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAs the founder of Islam, a religion with over one billion followers, Muhammad is beyond all doubt one of the most influential figures in world history. But learning about his life and understanding hi… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Brown, Jonathan A. C.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: April 15 2011
- ISBN10: 0199559287
- Language: English
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Drugs: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartThe twentieth century saw a remarkable upsurge of research on drugs, with major advances in the treatment of bacterial and viral infections, heart disease, stomach ulcers, cancer, and metal illnesses…. [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Iversen, Les
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: September 01 2016
- ISBN10: 0198745796
- Language: English
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Innovation: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartWhat is innovation? How is innovation used in business? How can we use it to succeed?
Innovation, the ways ideas are made valuable, plays an essential role in economic and social development, and is a- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Dodgson, Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: November 01 2018
- ISBN10: 0198825048
- Language: English
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African Politics: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAfrica is a continent of 54 countries and over a billion people. However, despite the rich diversity of the African experience, it is striking that continuations and themes seem to be reflected across… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Taylor, Ian
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: December 01 2018
- ISBN10: 0198806574
- Language: English
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Gravity: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartGravity is one of the four fundamental interactions that exist in nature. It also has the distinction of being the oldest, weakest, and most difficult force to quantize. Understanding gravity is not o… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Clifton, Timothy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 01 2017
- ISBN10: 0198729146
- Language: English
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Alexander the Great: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAlexander the Great became king of Macedon in 336 BC, when he was only 20 years old, and died at the age of 32, twelve years later. During his reign he conquered the Achaemenid Persian Empire, the lar… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Bowden, Hugh
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: September 01 2014
- ISBN10: 0198706154
- Language: English
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American Politics: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartAmerican politics seems to grow more contentious and complicated by the day, and whether American democracy works well is hotly debated. Amidst all this roiling partisan argument and confusing claims … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Valelly, Richard M.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 152
- Publish Date: March 11 2013
- ISBN10: 0195373855
- Language: English
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Mormonism: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartBeginning with a handful of members in 1830, the church that Joseph Smith founded has grown into a world-wide organization with over 12 million adherents, playing prominent roles in politics, sports, … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Bushman, Richard Lyman
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: April 22 2008
- ISBN10: 0195310306
- Language: English
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Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartIn this enlightening new Very Short Introduction, Simon Critchley shows us that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of … [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions #43
- Author: Critchley, Simon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: June 07 2001
- ISBN10: 192853597
- Language: English
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Habermas: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartJ?gen Habermas is the most renowned living German philosopher. This book aims to give a clear and readable overview of his philosophical work. It analyzes both the theoretical underpinnings of Haberma… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Finlayson, Gordon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: August 25 2005
- ISBN10: 0192840959
- Language: English
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Fire: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartFire is rarely out of the headlines, from large natural wildfires raging across the Australian or Californian countrysides to the burning of buildings such as the disasters of Grenfell tower and Notre… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Scott, Andrew C.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: September 01 2020
- ISBN10: 0198830033
- Language: English
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Garden History: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartGardens take many forms, and have a variety of functions. They can serve as spaces of peace and tranquility, a way to cultivate wildlife, or as places to develop agricultural resources. Globally, gard… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Campbell, Gordon
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 184
- Publish Date: April 28 2019
- ISBN10: 0199689873
- Language: English
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Psychotherapy: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartPsychotherapy and counselling are now widely available to help people overcome emotional and psychological difficulties in their lives. They involve spending time with a professional in an emotionally… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Burns, Tom
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 144
- Publish Date: March 01 2015
- ISBN10: 0199689369
- Language: English
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Climate: A Very Short Introduction
$12.99 Add to cartIn this wide-ranging Very Short Introduction to climate, Mark Maslin considers all aspects of the global climate system, exploring and explaining the different components that control climate on Earth… [more below]
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Author: Maslin, Mark
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 152
- Publish Date: July 24 2013
- ISBN10: 0199641137
- Language: English
