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Автор: Glendinning, Simon
Название: Derrida: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 019280345X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780192803450
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Описание: Simon Glendinning explores Jacque Derrida`s work, from his engagement with the history of metaphysics to his views on law and justice and ethics and politics. Confronting and refuting claims that Derrida was an irresponsible `postmodernist` or `nihilist` he instead reveals Derrida`s significant contributions to philosophy.

Автор: Close, Frank
Название: Nothing: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199225869 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199225866
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Описание: What is `nothing`? What remains when you take all the matter away? Can empty space - a void - exist? This Very Short Introduction explores the science and history of the elusive void: from Aristotle`s theories to black holes and quantum particles, and why the latest discoveries about the vacuum tell us extraordinary things about the cosmos.

Автор: Krebs John
Название: Food: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199661081 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199661084
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Описание: Drawing on a mixture of science and history, Professor Lord John Krebs looks at the development of food and the four great transitions that affected the way we eat. From issues such as the obesity crisis and sustainable agriculture to food scares and the role of new technologies, Krebs provides a fascinating exploration of the history of human food.

Автор: Reader Ian
Название: Pilgrimage: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198718225 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198718222
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Описание: Pilgrimage is found in most religious cultures, from Saudi Arabia, Mexico, and India, to France, Spain, and Japan. In this Very Short Introduction Ian Reader explores the key themes of pilgrimage throughout the ages, considering its various forms and its identity as a `spiritual tourism` industry, to explain why it has remained so popular.

Автор: Winfield Alan
Название: Robotics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199695989 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199695980
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Описание: Robotics is a key technology in the modern world. Yet, despite these successes, robots have failed to live up to the predictions of the 1950s and 60s. In this Very Short Introduction, Alan Winfield considers how robotics can be both a success story and a disappointment, and how robots can be both ordinary and quite remarkable.

Автор: Close Frank
Название: Nuclear Physics: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198718632 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198718635
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Frank Close describes the historical development of nuclear physics, our understanding of the nucleus, how nuclei form, and the applications of the field in medicine. Exploring key concepts, Frank Close shows how nuclear physics brings the physics of the stars to Earth.

Автор: Klenerman, Leslie
Название: Human Anatomy: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198707371 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198707370
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Описание: An understanding of the structure and function of the human body is vital for anyone studying the medical and health sciences. In this Very Short Introduction Leslie Klenerman provides a clear and accessible overview of the main systems of the human anatomy, illustrated with a number of clear explanatory diagrams.

Автор: Walmsley Ian A.
Название: Light: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199682690 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199682690
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Ian Walmsley introduces the physics of light. Beginning with the earliest conceptions of the nature of light he traces the growth of our understanding, through competing particle and wave theories to wave-particle duality and quantum theory, and the latest exciting applications such as optoelectronics.

Автор: McGuire Bill
Название: Global Catastrophes: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0198715935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780198715931
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Bill McGuire explores the potential catastrophes facing our planet. Assessing both the probability of these events happening in the future, and our chances of survival, this new edition brings our understanding of global disasters and risk research up to date, by using recent case studies from around the world.

Автор: Atkins Peter
Название: Chemistry: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199683972 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199683970
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Описание: In this Very Short Introduction Peter Atkins inspires us to look at chemistry through new eyes. Considering the remarkable achievements chemistry has made, he presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and contributions to the material comfort and culture of the modern world.

Автор: Rattansi, Ali
Название: Multiculturalism: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199546037 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199546039
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Описание: Has multiculturalism failed? Is it time to move on? What is the alternative? Ali Rattansi explores the issues, from national identity and social cohesion to cultural fragmentation and `political correctness`. Providing a balanced assessment of the truth and falsity of the charges against multiculturalism, he explores new ideas for the future.

Автор: Tuniz Claudio
Название: Radioactivity: A Very Short Introduction
ISBN: 0199692424 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199692422
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Описание: Radioactivity - the breakdown of unstable atomic nuclei, releasing radiation - is a fundamental process in nature, and used to provide important applications in science, medicine, and energy production. But it remains misunderstood and feared. In this Very Short Introduction, Claudio Tuniz explains the nature and mechanisms of radioactivity.