World music is presented in its full historical and modern diversity, ranging from folk and traditional music to 'worldbeat'
It devotes space in each chapter to those who make and study world music ... Read more
Ian Shaw is one of the foremost authorities on Ancient Egypt.
Considers all aspects of ancient Egyptian culture, from tombs and mummies to the discovery of artefacts, and the decipherment of hierog ... Read more
Written in simple language, without mathematics
Covers both the history of cosmology and the latest developments
Explains what is known, what is believed, and what is purely speculative
Peter ... Read more
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The clearest introduction to Nietzsche available
Nietzsche is a perennially fascinating, misinterpreted figure, studied on the majority of philosophy courses.
Tanner's writing is immensely read ... Read more
Socrates is one of the most important figures in the history of Western Philosophy, but also one of the least known.
Christopher Taylor explores the relationship between the historical Socrates and ... Read more
Wittgenstein is probably the philosopher whom general readers are most interested in
His work revolutionized philosophy in the twentieth century, and has given rise to many new developments in th ... Read more
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The best introduction to Descartes aimed at non-specialists
Descartes is considered the founder of modern philosophy, and his work is studied in all undergraduate philosophy courses
He is best ... Read more
The best introduction to Aristotle aimed at non-specialists
Jonathan Barnes is one of the best known scholars working in ancient philosophy
Takes account of Aristotle's later influence as well ... Read more
Machiavelli's recommendation for the conduct of political leaders hold an enduring fascination
His best-known work,The Prince is still widely read
Quentin Skinner's introduction has been praised a ... Read more
Written by A J Ayer, himself an eminent twentieth-century philosopher
Hume's life and works are an important area of focus for British philosophy and empirical thinking
Covers Humes theories about ... Read more
