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Criminology: the Basics by Sandra Walklate
Category: Science | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Criminology is a discipline that is constituted by its subject matter rather than being bound by an agreed set of concepts or way of thinking. This fully updated third edition of Criminology: The Basics is a lively and engaging guide to this compelling and complex subject. Topics covered include: the ...Show more
Critical Thinking: The Basics by Stuart Hanscomb
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance to decision making (in personal, professional and civic life), academic literacy and personal development, this book ...Show more
Critical Thinking: the Basics by Stuart Hanscomb
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Critical Thinking: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to the field of critical thinking, drawing on philosophy, communication and psychology. Emphasising its relevance both to academic literacy and to decision making in a range of contexts, this book introduces and explains the knowle ...Show more
Dance Studies: The Basics by Jo Butterworth
Category: Fiction | Series: The Basics
Dance Studies: The Basics is a concise introduction to the study of dance ranging from the practical aspects such as technique and choreography to more theoretical considerations such as aesthetic appreciation and the place of dance in different cultures. This book answers questions such as: Exactly ho ...Show more
Dementia: the Basics by Anthea Innes; Lesley Calvert; Gail Bowker
Category: Health and Wellbeing | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Dementia: The Basics provides the reader with a clear and compassionate introduction to dementia and an accessible guide to dealing with different parts of the dementia journey, from pre-diagnosis and diagnosis to post-diagnostic support, increasing care needs and end of life care. Co-authored by an ac ...Show more
Eastern Philosophy: The Basics by Victoria Harrison
Category: Mind Body Spirit | Series: The Basics
Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives of different Eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, and strands of Buddhism and Hinduism ...Show more
Eastern Philosophy: the Basics by Victoria S. Harrison
Category: Philosophy and Religion | Series: The Basics
Eastern Philosophy: The Basics is an essential introduction to major Indian and Chinese philosophies, both past and present. Exploring familiar metaphysical and ethical questions from the perspectives offered by a range of eastern philosophies, including Confucianism, Daoism, the main Buddhist and Hindu ...Show more
Economics: the Basics by Tony Cleaver
Category: Business Finance Management | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Now in its third edition, Economics: The Basics continues to provide an engaging and topical introduction to the key issues in contemporary economics. Fully updated to take into account the global recession, ongoing problems in Eurozone economies, changing patterns in world trade, housing and currency m ...Show more
Education by Kay Wood
Category: Culture | Series: The Basics
Everyone knows that education is important, we are confronted daily by discussion of it in the media and by politicians, but how much do we really know about education? Education: The Basics is a lively and engaging introduction to education as an academic subject, taking into account both theory and pr ...Show more
Evolution by Sherrie L. Lyons
Category: No Category | Series: The Basics
Evolution: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the history, development and science of the theory of evolution. Beginning pre-Darwin and concluding with the latest research and controversies, readers are introduced to the origins of the idea of evolution, the ways in which it has developed and bee ...Show more
Film Studies: The Basics by Amy Villarejo
Category: Film | Series: The Basics
Film Studies: The Basics is a compelling guide to the study of cinema in all its forms. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to take account of recent scholarship, the latest developments in the industry and the explosive impact of new technologies. Core topics covered include: Th ...Show more
Finance: The Basics by Banks, Erik (Banking Professional and Fi
Category: Business Finance & Law | Series: The\Basics Ser.
Now in its third edition, Finance: The Basics is a clear and practical introduction to the world of finance. It thoroughly explains essential financial statements, tools and concepts; fundamental financial instruments and transactions; and global financial participants, markets and systems. This fully r ...Show more