Introduces the contentious and challenging field of philosophy of religion in clear, accesible prose
Examines the nature of religious language, and how this influences understandings of religious ... Read more
Introduces applied mathematics, and explains its relationship with pure mathematics, science, and engineering
Explores the role of applied mathematics within science and society, and discusses th ... Read more
First published in hardback as The Hellenistic Age
Covers all aspects of the Hellenistic world, including its history, culture, architecture, literature, science, and art
Deftly navigates ... Read more
A major new translation of Homer's great epic poem that encapsulates the power of cunning over strength, the pitfalls of temptation and the importance of home
Anthony Verity's rendering transmits ... Read more
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Shows how the concept of development encompasses issues of social and individual well-being, not just economics
Provides broad perspectives with a wide ranging focus from China to Chile
Offers ... Read more
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This is the first-ever scholarly edition of Conan Doyle's Gothic Tales, meticulously sourced with full details of the publication history of each tale
Up-to-the-minute critical introduction
Dra ... Read more
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A well-established and highly regarded text written by a trusted expert in the field.
The only textbook to explain core concepts from the three dominant perspectives in organization theory, provi ... Read more
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The Literary Agenda is a series of short polemical monographs about the importance of literature and of reading in the wider world and about the state of literary education inside schools and universi ... Read more
Fresh, modern, and practical, Public Law provides law undergraduates with a unique approach to constitutional and administrative law, aptly demonstrating why this is an exciting time to be studying th ... Read more
Considers monasticism and monastic communities from ancient and medieval times right through to the 21st century
Compares the different religious traditions of monasticism — especially Buddhism, ... Read more