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Art History: A Very Short Introduction by Dana Arnold
$19.95 AUD
Category: Art | Series: Very short introduction
Art history encompasses the study of the history and development of painting, sculpture and the other visual arts. Here, Dana Arnold introduces the issues, debates, and artefacts that make up the discipline. She explores how we write, present, read, and look at art, and the impact this has on our unders ...Show more
Ethics: a Very Short Introduction by Simon Blackburn
$19.95 AUD
Category: Philosophy | Series: Very Short Introductions
Written by Simon Blackburn, author of the best-selling Think Short, lively, humorous, and accessible Unique combination of depth, rigor and sparkling prose Ethics is the area of philosophy which touches most on everyday life - its central theme is how we ought to live Discusses topics such as birth, ...Show more
Global Economic History by Robert C. Allen
$14.95 AUD
Category: Current Affairs | Series: Very Short Introductions
Why are some countries rich and others poor? In 1500, the income differences were small, but they have grown dramatically since Columbus reached America. Since then, the interplay between geography, globalization, technological change, and economic policy has determined the wealth and poverty of nation ...Show more
Marine Biology : a Very Short Introduction by Philip Mladenov
$17.95 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
The oceans are our planet's most distinctive and imposing natural habitat. They cover 71 percent of its surface; support a remarkably diverse and exquisitely adapted array of life forms, from microscopic viruses, bacteria, and plankton to the largest existing animals; and possess many of Earth's most si ...Show more
Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by Craig, Edward
$19.95 AUD
Category: Philosophy | Series: Very Short Introductions
Philosophy of Science: A Very Short Introduction by Samir Okasha
$19.95 AUD
Category: Science | Series: Very Short Introductions Ser.
How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully "objective?" What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of sci ...Show more
Renewable Energy A Very Short Introduction by Jelley Nick
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Category: Science | Series: Very short introduction
Energy is vital for a good standard of living, and much of the world's population does not have enough. Affordable and adequate sources of power that do not cause climate change or pollution are crucial; and renewables provide the answer. Wind and solar farms can now provide the cheapest electricity in ...Show more
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