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Phenomenology: the Basics by ZAHAVI, DAN
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Phenomenology: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to one of the dominant philosophical movements of the 20th century. This lively and lucid book provides an introduction to the essential phenomenological concepts that are crucial for understanding great thinkers such as Husserl, Heidegger ...Show more
Philosophy of Mind: the Basics by Amy Kind
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Philosophy of Mind: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to the fundamental philosophical questions and theories about the mind. The author Amy Kind, a leading expert in the field, examines central issues concerning the nature of consciousness, thought, and emotion. The book addresses key q ...Show more
Politics by Stephen D. Tansey
Category: History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
This highly successful introduction to the world of politics has been fully revised and updated in collaboration with a new co-author, Nigel Jackson, to explore the varieties of political systems, the main political movements and key issues at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The new edition b ...Show more
Positive Psychology by Rona Hart
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
This book provides an accessible and balanced introduction to positive psychology scholarship and its applications, incorporating an overview of the development of positive psychology. Positive Psychology: The Basics delineates positive psychology's journey as a discipline, takes stock of its achievemen ...Show more
Psychopathy - The Basics by Sandie Taylor; Lance Workman
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Psychopathy: The Basics is an accessible text that provides a compact introduction to the major findings and debates concerning this complex personality disorder. The book provides an overview of the field and covers a wide range of research findings from genetics to psychosocial developmental explanati ...Show more
Religion and Science: the Basics by Philip Clayton
Category: Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Religion and science are arguably the two most powerful social forces in the world today. But where religion and science were once held to be compatible, many people now perceive them to be in conflict. This unique book provides the best available introduction to the burning debates in this controversia ...Show more
Sport Psychology by David Tod
Category: Sport | Series: The\Basics Ser.
In this student-friendly introduction, the authors consider the psychological effects of sport on both the individual and the group. Topics covered include motivation, performance, mental health and leadership, offering a balanced and in-depth resource for students interested in learning more about spor ...Show more
Television Studies: the Basics by Toby Miller
Category: Culture | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Television Studies: The Basics is a lively introduction to the study of a powerful medium. It examines the major theories and debates surrounding production and reception over the years and considers both the role and future of television. Topics covered include: broadcasting history and technology ...Show more
The Holocaust - The Basics by Paul R. Bartrop
Category: History | Series: The\Basics Ser.
The Holocaust: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of this seismic event in mid twentieth-century human history. The book takes an original approach as both a narrative and thematic introduction to the topict, and provides a core foundation for readers embarking upon their own study. The ...Show more
Witchcraft: the Basics by Marion Gibson
Category: Occult | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Witchcraft: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the scholarly study of witchcraft, exploring the phenomenon of witchcraft from its earliest definitions in the Middle Ages through to its resonances in the modern world. Through the use of two case studies, this book delves into the em ...Show more
Women's Studies: The Basics by Bonnie G. Smith
Category: Social Sciences | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Women's Studies: The Basics is an accessible introduction to the pathbreaking and cross-disciplinary study of women--past and present. Tracing the history of the field from its origins, this revised and updated text sets out the main topics making up the discipline, exploring its global development and ...Show more