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Criminology: The Basics
72,00 ₾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 history and development of criminology
myths about crime and offenders
the search for criminological explanation
victims of crime and state crime
crime prevention. cybercrime. and the future of crime control
criminology and intersectionality
This edition also includes new sections on genocide. terrorism. cultural victimology. and Westo-centric thinking.
Concise and accessible. this book utilises chapter summaries. exercise questions and lists of further reading to provide a perfect introduction to this subject.
Contemporary Literature: The Basics
72,00 ₾‘Contemporary Literature’ is among the most popular areas of literary study but it can be a difficult one to define. This book equips readers with the necessary tools to take an analytical and systematic approach to contemporary texts. The author provides answers to some of the critical questions in the field:
What makes a literary text contemporary?
Is it possible to have a canon of contemporary literature?
How does a reader’s location affect their understanding?
How do print. electronic. and audio-visual media impact upon contemporary literature?
Which key concepts and themes are most prevalent?
Containing diverse illustrative examples and discussing the topics which define our current sense of the contemporary. this is an ideal starting point for anyone seeking to engage critically with contemporary literature.
Cognitive Psychology
72,00 ₾Cognitive Psychology: The Basics provides a compact introduction to the core topics in the field. discussing the science behind the everyday cognitive phenomena experienced by us all. The book considers laboratory and applied theory and research alongside technological developments to demonstrate how our understanding of the brain’s role in cognition is improving all the time.
Alongside coverage of traditional topics in the field. including attention and perception; learning and memory; thinking. problem-solving and decision-making; and language. the book also discusses developments in interrelated areas. such as neuroscience and computational cognitive science. New perspectives. including the contribution of evolutionary psychology to our understanding of cognition are also considered before a thoughtful discussion of future research directions. Using real-world examples throughout. the authors explain in an accessible and student-friendly manner the role our human cognition plays in all aspects of our lives.
It is an essential introductory text suitable for all students of Cognitive Psychology and related disciplines. It will also be an ideal read for any reader interested in the role of the brain in human behavior.
Christianity: The Basics
72,00 ₾Christianity: The Basics is a compelling introduction to both the central pillars of the Christian faith and the rich and varied history of this most global of global religions. This book traces the development of Christianity through an exploration of some of the key beliefs. practices and emotions which have been recurrent symbols through the centuries:
Christ. the kingdom of heaven and sin
Baptism. Eucharist and prayer
Joy. divine union and self denial
Encompassing the major epochs of Christian history and examining the unity and divisions created by these symbols. Christianity: The Basics is both a concise and comprehensive introduction to the Christian tradition.
Buddhism: The Basics
69,00 ₾Buddhism: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating religion. Examining the historical development of Buddhism and its presence today. this guide covers:
principal traditions
practices and beliefs
ethical guidelines and philosophy
religious texts
community
With helpful features including a detailed map of the Buddhist world. glossary of terms and tips for further study. this is an ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarise themselves with the Buddhist faith.
Cathy Cantwell is an academic researcher at the Oriental Institute. University of Oxford. She specialises in Tibetan Buddhism. and has worked on eleventh century manuscripts. an eighteenth century scriptural collection. and contemporary Buddhist ritual manuals and practice. She has taught widely in UK Higher Education and is joint author of Early Tibetan Documents on Phur pa from Dunhuang.
Baha’i Faith: The Basics
69,00 ₾Bahá’í Faith: The Basics provides a thorough and accessible introduction to a fascinating. independent world religion. Examining its historical development. current “community-building” efforts and the social contributions of the Bahá’í Faith in the world today. this introduction covers:
Beliefs: Bahá’í spiritual teachings
Principles: Bahá’í social teachings
History: Bahá’u’lláh and his covenant.
Scripture: Bahá’í sacred texts and inspired guidance
Institutions: The Bahá’í Administrative Order
Building community: What Bahá’ís do
Social action: Bahá’í social and economic development projects
Public discourse: The Bahá’í International Community
Vision: Foundations for a future golden age
With features including a glossary of terms. and references to the Bahá’í writings throughout. this is the ideal text for students and interested readers wanting to familiarize themselves with the Bahá’í Faith.
Atheism: The Basics
72,00 ₾Atheism: The Basics is a concise and engaging introduction to belief in the non-existence of deities. Atheism has long fascinated people but debate around this controversial position may seem daunting. In this lively and lucid book. Graham Oppy addresses the following important questions:
• What does it mean to be an atheist?
• What is the difference between atheism. agnosticism. theism and innocence?
• How has atheism been distributed over time and place?
• What does science tell us about atheism?
• Are there good reasons to be an atheist?
• Are there good reasons not to be an atheist?
• What do we mean by ‘new atheism’?
With a glossary of key terms and suggestions for further reading throughout. the book considers key philosophical arguments around atheism. making this an ideal starting point for anyone seeking a full introduction to the arguments between those who hold atheistic beliefs and those who do not.
Ancient Near East: The Basics
69,00 ₾Ancient Near East: The Basics surveys the history of the ancient Middle East from the invention of writing to Alexander the Great’s conquest. The book introduces both the physical and intellectual environment of those times. the struggles of state-building and empire construction. and the dissent from those efforts. Topics covered include:
What do we mean when we talk about the Ancient Near East?
The rise and fall of powerful states and monarchs
Daily life both in the cities and out in the fields
The legacy of the Ancient Near East: religion. science and writing systems.
Featuring a glossary. chronology and suggestions for further reading. this book has all the tools the reader needs to understand the history and study of the Ancient Near East.
