Provides a balanced analysis of the different features of the Russian economy, which is one of the largest in the world Provides a historically-rooted account of the development of the Russian ec ... Read more

Presents the perspectives and research evidence of Japan's leading social epidemiologists in English for the first time Brings together major findings on the cultural and behavioural determinants ... Read more

Examines Émile Zola's distinctive place in the history of the European novel Explores how Zola opened the novel up to a new realm of subjects and how his work embodies a new freedom of expression ... Read more

Presents key ecological principles in the context of current environmental challenges Demonstrates ecological concepts with a lively range of examples Discusses the evolution of ecological thin ... Read more

Covers the whole period of French philosophy from its origins in the sixteenth century up to the present Analyses the history of French philosophy in its social, political, and cultural context ... Read more

Assuming no previous knowledge of philosophy, this is a highly accesible account of how modern philosophers think and work Presents a distinctive view of philosophy, arguing that it is far more s ... Read more

Covers the varying histories of different kinds of ghettos - urban, racial, and colonial Considers the identity of the people in ghettos, and why and how ghetto communities are formed Analyses ... Read more

Draws on history, politics, and literature to introduce the identities and realities of modern Canada Explores how Canada maintains national diversity through bilingualism, multiculturalism, and ... Read more

Provides a broad international overview of progress in city planning over the last century Examines the intersectional nature of urban design and development Part of the Very Short Introduction ... Read more

Describes the traumatic experiences that may lead to PTSD, who may be vulnerable to it, and how treatments work Dispels common misconceptions about PTSD, such as the notion that it affects only c ... Read more