Psychiatry

a very short introduction

• Burns, Tom
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Psychiatry is an endlessly controversial endeavour, incorporating emotively-charged questions over the reality of mental illness, the medicalization of everyday life, and the role of nature versus nurture which cause constant discussion today, and on which almost everyone has an opinion. In this Very Short Introduction ...

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• Burns, Tom
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Psychiatry is an endlessly controversial endeavour, incorporating emotively-charged questions over the reality of mental illness, the medicalization of everyday life, and the role of nature versus nurture which cause constant discussion today, and on which almost everyone has an opinion. In this Very Short Introduction ...

Biometrics

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• Fairhurst, Michael
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

We live in a society which is increasingly interconnected, in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform, and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world, traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom ...

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Biometrics

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• Fairhurst, Michael
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

We live in a society which is increasingly interconnected, in which communication between individuals is mostly mediated via some electronic platform, and transactions are often carried out remotely. In such a world, traditional notions of trust and confidence in the identity of those with whom ...

Adam Smith

a very short introduction

• Berry, Christopher J.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations , a book so foundational it has led to him being called the 'father of economics'. Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defence of greed and a criticism of any governmental 'interference ...

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Adam Smith

a very short introduction

• Berry, Christopher J.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

In 1776 Adam Smith (1723-90) wrote The Wealth of Nations , a book so foundational it has led to him being called the 'father of economics'. Today he is associated with the promotion of self-interest, a defence of greed and a criticism of any governmental 'interference ...

Napoleon

a very short introduction

• Bell, David A.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

This Very Short Introduction provides a concise, accurate, and lively portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's character and career, situating him firmly in historical context. David Bell emphasizes the astonishing sense of human possibility-for both good and ill-that Napoleon represented. By his late twenties, Napoleon was ...

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Napoleon

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• Bell, David A.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

This Very Short Introduction provides a concise, accurate, and lively portrait of Napoleon Bonaparte's character and career, situating him firmly in historical context. David Bell emphasizes the astonishing sense of human possibility-for both good and ill-that Napoleon represented. By his late twenties, Napoleon was ...

The Holy Roman Empire

a very short introduction

• Whaley, Joachim
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Voltaire's description of the Holy Roman Empire as 'neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire' is often cited to underline its worthlessness. German historians traditionally despised it because it had allegedly impeded German unification. Since 1945 scholars have been more positive but the empire ...

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The Holy Roman Empire

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• Whaley, Joachim
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Voltaire's description of the Holy Roman Empire as 'neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire' is often cited to underline its worthlessness. German historians traditionally despised it because it had allegedly impeded German unification. Since 1945 scholars have been more positive but the empire ...

Autobiography

a very short introduction

• Marcus, Laura
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Autobiography is one of the most popular of written forms. From Casanova to Benjamin Franklin to the Kardashians, individuals throughout history have recorded their own lives and experiences. These personal writings are central to the work of literary critics, philosophers, historians and psychologists, who have ...

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Autobiography

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• Marcus, Laura
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Autobiography is one of the most popular of written forms. From Casanova to Benjamin Franklin to the Kardashians, individuals throughout history have recorded their own lives and experiences. These personal writings are central to the work of literary critics, philosophers, historians and psychologists, who have ...

Artificial Intelligence

a very short introduction

• Boden, Margaret A.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

The applications of Artificial Intelligence lie all around us; in our homes, schools and offices, in our cinemas, in art galleries and - not least - on the Internet. The results of Artificial Intelligence have been invaluable to biologists, psychologists, and linguists in helping to understand the ...

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Artificial Intelligence

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• Boden, Margaret A.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

The applications of Artificial Intelligence lie all around us; in our homes, schools and offices, in our cinemas, in art galleries and - not least - on the Internet. The results of Artificial Intelligence have been invaluable to biologists, psychologists, and linguists in helping to understand the ...

Stoicism

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• Inwood, Brad
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them ...

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Stoicism

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• Inwood, Brad
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. What is the connection between them ...

African politics

a very short introduction

• Taylor, Ian
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Africa is a continent of 54 countries and over a billion people. However, despite the rich diversity of the African experience, it is striking that continuations and themes seem to be reflected across the continent, particularly south of the Sahara. Questions of underdevelopment, outside exploitation ...

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African politics

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• Taylor, Ian
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Africa is a continent of 54 countries and over a billion people. However, despite the rich diversity of the African experience, it is striking that continuations and themes seem to be reflected across the continent, particularly south of the Sahara. Questions of underdevelopment, outside exploitation ...

Poverty

a very short introduction

• Jefferson, Philip N.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

No one wants to live in poverty. Few people would want others to do so. Yet, millions of people worldwide live in poverty. According to the World Bank, over 700 million people lived on less than US $2 a day in 2013. Why is that ...

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Poverty

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• Jefferson, Philip N.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

No one wants to live in poverty. Few people would want others to do so. Yet, millions of people worldwide live in poverty. According to the World Bank, over 700 million people lived on less than US $2 a day in 2013. Why is that ...

Abolitionism

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• Newman, Richard S.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

The abolitionist movement launched the global human rights struggle in the 18th and 19th centuries and redefined the meaning of equality throughout the Atlantic world. Even in the 21st century, it remains a touchstone of democratic activism-a timeless example of mobilizing against injustice. As famed ...

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Abolitionism

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• Newman, Richard S.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

The abolitionist movement launched the global human rights struggle in the 18th and 19th centuries and redefined the meaning of equality throughout the Atlantic world. Even in the 21st century, it remains a touchstone of democratic activism-a timeless example of mobilizing against injustice. As famed ...

Prehistory

a very short introduction

• Gosden, Christopher
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Prehistory covers the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history, when our earliest ancestors, the Australopithecines, existed in Africa. But this is relatively recent compared to whole history of the earth of some 4.5 billion years. A key aspect ...

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Prehistory

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• Gosden, Christopher
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Prehistory covers the period of some 4 million years before the start of written history, when our earliest ancestors, the Australopithecines, existed in Africa. But this is relatively recent compared to whole history of the earth of some 4.5 billion years. A key aspect ...

Terrorism

a very short introduction

• Townshend, Charles
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Is one person's terrorist another's freedom fighter? Is terrorism crime or war? Can there be a 'War on Terror'? For many, the terrorist attacks of September 2001 changed the face of the world, pushing terrorism to the top of political agendas, and leading ...

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Terrorism

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• Townshend, Charles
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Is one person's terrorist another's freedom fighter? Is terrorism crime or war? Can there be a 'War on Terror'? For many, the terrorist attacks of September 2001 changed the face of the world, pushing terrorism to the top of political agendas, and leading ...

Southeast Asia

a very short introduction

• Rush, James R.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Straddling the equator, Southeast Asia comprises Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines, as well as Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and East Timor. Despite its extraordinary diversity of ethnicities, religions, and political systems, Southeast Asia plays a key role in global economies and geopolitics ...

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Southeast Asia

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• Rush, James R.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Straddling the equator, Southeast Asia comprises Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, and the Philippines, as well as Laos, Cambodia, Brunei, and East Timor. Despite its extraordinary diversity of ethnicities, religions, and political systems, Southeast Asia plays a key role in global economies and geopolitics ...

Criminology

a very short introduction

• Newburn, Tim
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Crime is big news. From murder to theft to drug gangs, crime and criminal justice affect the lives of millions of people worldwide. Hardly surprisingly, crime has been pushed high up the public policy agenda across the world. But how can we measure crime, or ...

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Criminology

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• Newburn, Tim
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Crime is big news. From murder to theft to drug gangs, crime and criminal justice affect the lives of millions of people worldwide. Hardly surprisingly, crime has been pushed high up the public policy agenda across the world. But how can we measure crime, or ...

American naval history

a very short introduction

• Symonds, Craig L.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

This fast-paced narrative traces the emergence of the United States Navy as a global power from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: John Paul Jones ...

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American naval history

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• Symonds, Craig L.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

This fast-paced narrative traces the emergence of the United States Navy as a global power from its birth during the American Revolution through to its current superpower status. The story highlights iconic moments of great drama pivotal to the nation's fortunes: John Paul Jones ...

Marx

a very short introduction

• Singer, Peter
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Karl Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, economic, and social thought for 150 years. Considering Marx's life and impact, renowned philosopher Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx's thought ...

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Marx

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• Singer, Peter
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Karl Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories have shaped and directed political, economic, and social thought for 150 years. Considering Marx's life and impact, renowned philosopher Peter Singer identifies the central vision that unifies Marx's thought ...

Applied mathematics

a very short introduction

• Goriely, Alain
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Mathematics is playing an increasing important role in society and the sciences, enhancing our ability to use models and handle data. While pure mathematics is mostly interested in abstract structures, applied mathematics sits at the interface between this abstract world and the world in which ...

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Applied mathematics

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• Goriely, Alain
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Mathematics is playing an increasing important role in society and the sciences, enhancing our ability to use models and handle data. While pure mathematics is mostly interested in abstract structures, applied mathematics sits at the interface between this abstract world and the world in which ...

The U.S. Constitution

a very short introduction

• Bodenhamer, David J.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Though the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, its impact on our lives is as recent as today's news. Claims and counterclaims about the constitutionality of governmental actions are a habit of American politics. This document, which its framers designed to limit power ...

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The U.S. Constitution

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• Bodenhamer, David J.
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

Though the U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788, its impact on our lives is as recent as today's news. Claims and counterclaims about the constitutionality of governmental actions are a habit of American politics. This document, which its framers designed to limit power ...

Organized crime

a very short introduction

• Antonopoulos, Georgios A.
• Papanicolaou, Georgios
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

For many people around the world, instances of what is described as organized crime may be part of their everyday experience; in their neighbourhoods, their streets, and the places they work and live. Policymakers, law enforcement, and the media rarely fail to bring up the ...

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Organized crime

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• Antonopoulos, Georgios A.;
• Papanicolaou, Georgios
• Oxford University Press. Oxford, 2018

For many people around the world, instances of what is described as organized crime may be part of their everyday experience; in their neighbourhoods, their streets, and the places they work and live. Policymakers, law enforcement, and the media rarely fail to bring up the ...