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Ancient Warfare by Harry Sidebottom
$24.99 NZD
Category: History | Series: Very Short Introductions
Examines various aspects of ancient warfare from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. This work looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: can a war be just? Why was siege warfare particularly bloody? What role did divine interve ...Show more
Antisemitism: A Very Short Introduction by Steven Beller
$18.99 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
Antisemitism, as hatred of Jews and Judaism, has been a central problem of Western civilization for millennia, and its history continues to invite debate. This Very Short Introduction untangles the history of the phenomenon, from ancient religious conflict to 'new' antisemitism in the 21st century. Stev ...Show more
Aristotle: A Very Short Introduction by Jonathan Barnes
$29.95 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
The influence of Aristotle, the prince of philosophers, on the intellectual history of the West is second to none. In this book, Jonathan Barnes examines Aristotle's scientific researches, his discoveries in logic and his metaphysical theories, his work in psychology and in ethics and politics, and his ...Show more
Art History: A Very Short Introduction by Dana Arnold
$29.95 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
This clear and concise new introduction examines all the major debates and issues using a wide range of well-known examples. It discusses the challenge of using verbal and written language to analyse a visual form. Dana Arnold also examines the many different ways of writing about art, and the changing ...Show more
Art Theory A Very Short Introduction by Cynthia A. Freeland
$29.95 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
Cynthia Freeland explains why innovation and controversy are valued in the arts, weaving together philosophy, art theory, and many engrossing examples. She discusses blood, beauty, culture, money, sex, web sites, and research on the brain's role in perceiving art.
Atheism: A Very Short Introduction by Julian Baggini
$22.95 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
Atheism is often considered to be a negative, dark, and pessimistic belief which is characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and a fierce opposition to religion. "Atheism: A Very Short Introduction" sets out to dispel the myths that surround atheism, and shows how a life without religious beli ...Show more
Autism by Uta Frith
$30.00 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
What causes autism? Is it a genetic disorder, or due to some unknown environmental hazard? Are we facing an autism epidemic? What are the main symptoms, and how does it relate to Asperger syndrome? Everyone has heard of autism, but the disorder itself is little understood. It has captured the public ima ...Show more
Bacteria: A Very Short Introduction by Sebastian G. B. Amyes
$21.00 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
Bacteria form a fundamental branch of life. They are the oldest forms of life as we know it, and they are still the most prolific living organisms. They inhabit every part of the Earth's surface, its ocean depths, and even terrains such as boiling hot springs. They are most familiar as agents of disease ...Show more
Beauty - A Very Short Introduction by Roger Scruton
$22.95 NZD
Category: No Category | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
Beauty can be consoling, disturbing, sacred, profane; it can be exhilarating, appealing, inspiring, chilling. It can affect us in an unlimited variety of ways. Yet it is never viewed with indifference. In this Very Short Introduction the renowned philosopher Roger Scruton explores the concept of beauty, ...Show more
Biography by Hermione Lee
$32.00 NZD
Category: Non-fiction | Series: Very Short Introductions S.
Biography is one of the most popular, best-selling, and widely-read of literary genres. But why do certain people and historical events arouse so much interest? How can biographies be compared with history and works of fiction? Does a biography need to be true? Is it acceptable to omit or conceal things ...Show more
Black Holes: A Very Short Introduction by Katherine Blundell
$21.00 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
Black holes are a source of wide fascination. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Blundell addresses a variety of questions, including what a black hole actually is, how they are characterised and discovered, to what happens if you get too close to one. Explaining how black holes form and grow ac ...Show more
Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction by Damien Keown
$29.95 NZD
Category: Cultural Studies | Series: Very Short Introductions
This Very Short Introduction introduces the reader to the teachings of the Buddha and to the integration of Buddhism into daily life. What are the distinctive features of Buddhism? Who was the Buddha, and what are his teachings? How has Buddhist thought developed over the centuries, and how can contempo ...Show more