Covers the entire history of philosophical thinking in Japan from ancient times to the present
Organized thematically and historically, with ample cross-referencing between chapters
Brings toge ... Read more
Discusses what poetry is, and what it is for, with examples from both contemporary and ancient poets
Examines the contemporary debates surrounding the value and universality of poetry.
From dis ... Read more
A new edition of Mary Shelley's immensely powerful and iconic Gothic novel
An epic parable warning against the threats to humanity posed by accelerating technological progress
Nick Groom's fasc ... Read more
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Offers an entertaining and accesible introduction to the latest thinking about emotions
Draws on a wide range of scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artifici ... Read more
The English Legal System combines comprehensive and thorough coverage of the main topics covered on English legal system courses with a lively and engaging style to capture students' attention and pro ... Read more
Provides a wide-ranging but non-systematic treatment of some highlights of Foucault's life and thought
New edition includes feminist criticisms of Foucault's apparently sexist treatment of the Jo ... Read more
Explores the nature of scepticism, asking when it is legitimate and when it is problematic
Relates the topic of scepticism to important social trends, such as fake news, post-truth politics, and ... Read more
Presents world music in its full historical and modern diversity, ranging from folk and traditional music to 'worldbeat'
This new edition responds to the dramatically changed political world in w ... Read more
Introduces aesthetics, a branch of philosophy that explores the nature of art, beauty, and taste
Looks beyond traditional artistic experiences to show how more everyday experiences such as the pl ... Read more
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Combines history and anthropology in a global examination of families on the throne
Discusses dynastic impulses and practices in modern society
Offers a unique examination of dynasty from a lon ... Read more
