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The philosophy of mind is unique among contemporary philosophical subjects, writes John Searle, in that all of the most famous and influential theories are false... Lees meer
This Very Short Introduction provides both the believer and non-believer with a balanced survey of the central questions of theology... Lees meer
The rich and deeply moving sounds of film music are as old as cinema itself. Even the very first projected moving images were accompanied by music in many places as a variety of performers - from single piano players to small orchestras - brought images to life through musical accompaniment... Lees meer
Microfluidics is a young and rapidly expanding scientific discipline, which deals with fluids and solutions in miniaturized systems, the so-called lab-on-a-chip systems... Lees meer
What is literary theory? Is there a relationship between literature and culture? In fact, what is literature, and does it matter? These are some of questions addressed by Jonathan Culler in this Very Short Introduction to literary theory... Lees meer
Living things are organized in a hierarchy of levels. Genes group together in cells, cells group together in organisms, and organisms group together in societies... Lees meer
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination - mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations... Lees meer
Organizational Identity presents the classic works on organizational identity alongside more current thinking on the issues... Lees meer
The English File Third Edition Student's Book provides a flexible package for students to use both inside and outside of the classroom, complete with iTutor which allows students to catch up on missed lessons or review material covered in class via laptop or mobile... Lees meer
This is a revised edition of Walker's well-known book in feminist ethics first published in 1997. Walker's book proposes a view of morality and an approach to ethical theory which uses the critical insights of feminism and race theory to rethink the epistemological and moral position of the ethical theorist, and how moral theory is inescapably shaped by culture and history... Lees meer
Why do the innocent suffer in a world created by a loving God? Does this mean that God cannot prevent this suffering, despite His supposed omnipotence? Or is God not loving after all? This in brief is 'the problem of evil'... Lees meer
Some people are cleverer than others. This everyday observation is the subject of an academic field that is often portrayed as confused and controversial, when in fact, the field of intelligence holds some of psychology's best-replicated findings... Lees meer
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Debates about science and religion are rarely out of the news... Lees meer
Scientific research is a proven and powerful tool for discovering the answers to biological questions... Lees meer
Company Law in Context is an ideal main text for company law and corporate governance courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level... Lees meer
German writers, from Luther and Goethe to Heine, Brecht, and Gunter Grass, have had a profound influence on the modern world... Lees meer
The crash of the Indian plate into Asia is the biggest known collision in geological history, and it continues today... Lees meer
Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring Anchored in the principles of free-market economics, neoliberalism emerged in the 1990s as the world's most dominant economic paradigm... Lees meer
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'Understanding Strategic Management' is the ideal introduction to strategy for students who require a concise, informative and practical approach... Lees meer