Presents a study of eighteenth-century thinker Jean-Jacques Rousseau covering his life, works, and influence. Features sources for further reading, a list of abbreviations, and illustrations.
Provides a brief introduction to Sikhism, discussing its teachings, practices, rituals, history, festivals, attitudes to cast and gender, and other related topics.
In this 'Very Short Introduction', Kenneth Morgan provides a wide-ranging and thematic introduction to modern Australia, examining the main features of its history, geography, and culture and drawing attention to the distinctive features of Australian life and its indigenous population and culture.
Presents an introduction to the major insights and arguments of Charles Darwin, and discusses the significance of his work for the development of modern science and culture.
A wide-ranging overview of how magic has been defined, understood and practiced over the millennia introduces it in today's world as a real force that helps people overcome misfortune, poverty and illness.
A brief overview of documentary filmmaking covering the various subgenres, such as historical documentaries and nature films, and including an examination of documentary's core controversies involving objectivity, advocacy, and bias.
Uses a literary framework to examine the language, structure, and crafting of the New Testament of the Bible, examining the Gospels, Paul's letters, and the book of Revelation as individual literary documents.
