Very short introductions

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The Palestinian-Israeli conflict

a very short introduction
2013
Explains the Arab-Israeli conflict, discussing its history and basis, as well as why partition has been difficult.

Darwin

a very short introduction
2001
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.

Magic

a very short introduction
2012
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.

Documentary film

a very short introduction
2007
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.

The New Testament as literature

a very short introduction
2008
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.

Globalization

a very short introduction
2013

Buddha

a very short introduction
2001
Provides an introduction to the life and teachings of the Buddha, examines the social and political background of India in the time of Buddha, and discusses the spread of Buddhism throughout the world.

International relations

a very short introduction
2007
Discusses the major players and factors that shape international relations, covering such topics as superpowers, the United Nations, the European Union, and issues such as terrorism and world poverty.

Existentialism

a very short introduction
2006
A brief introduction to existentialism that discusses the philosophy of the movement, key themes, and the leading thinkers.

Kant

a very short introduction
2001

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