There is currently a great deal of interest in understanding different ways of thinking, and much of this interest is directed to Indian worldviews
The book introduces distinctively Indian concep ... Read more
A concise explanation of the differences between advanced mathematics and what we learn at school
Offers the reader an insight into such seemingly paradoxical concepts as infinity, the square roo ... Read more
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Issues surrounding animal rights are of huge general interest, but are almost always presented in terms of a highly emotive, polarized debate between extremists
This book explores the reasoned ar ... Read more
Simon Critchley is one of the clearest writers on this topic, and has a proven track record of writing accessibly for a non-specialist readership
Continental philosophy is one of the most popular ... Read more
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An incisive introduction to one of the best-known philosophical problems - the question of whether we are ever in control of how we act and what this control involves
Discusses a range of issues ... Read more
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Discusses theory of history in a general way rather than for a specific period, should appeal to all readers and students of history
Explains difficult theoretical concepts by means of concrete e ... Read more
'A very good idea, these Very Short Introductions, a new concept from OUP' Nicholas Lezard, Guardian
Authors draw on their own experience of anthropology, including fieldwork in Mexico and Indone ... Read more
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Compares the lives of two children in the Developed and Developing Worlds, and uses this as a key to uncover the processes that shape our lives and our futures.
Shows how economics uncovers and e ... Read more
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Islam is frequently in the news; this Very Short Introduction discusses how interpretations of the Koran affect current events
Joins a cluster of established religion titles in series (Buddhism, ... Read more
Emphasizes the variety of interpretations the Bible inspires, and its influence on a diverse range of individuals and communities
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