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| Fifty Key Contemporary Thinkers - From Structuralism to Postmodernity John Lechte surveys the major thinkers of the post-war era and illuminates the complex thought of each with remarkable clarity. The list of thinkers includes Chomsky, Foucault, Irigaray, Derrida, Bataille,Baudrillard, Adorno and Habermas .....more»» | 
| Charles I The reign of Charles I saw failures in war, the crisis of the 1640s, and ended with his execution. This book considers his personality, and the effects of his decisions as a ruler. It provides an authoritative introduction to the topic. .....more»» |
| Living Through Pop Living Through Pop explores pop's history and the ways in which it has been produced by musicians, broadcasters, critics and fans. .....more»» | 
| Routledge Philosophy Guidebook to Mill on Liberty Written with students in mind, Jonathan Riley gracefully eases the reader into Mill's work, life, and philosophy. An ideal read for those coming to Mill for the first time, and for anyone with an interest in political philosophy. .....more»» |
| Ottoman Warfare, 1500-1700 A study of the Ottoman military machine and its successes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in a period when they were feared by Western European states and were the focus of much military concern. .....more»» | 
| Linguistics and the Third Reich - Mother-tongue Fascism, Race and the Science of Language This book is an insightful account of the academic politics of the Nazi era. Hutton situates Nazi linguistics within the politics of Hitler's state and the history of modern linguistics. .....more»» |
| The Internet - A Philosophical Inquiry The Internet: A Philosophical Inquiry offers the first concise and accessible exploration of the issues which arise as we enter further into the world of Cyberspace. .....more»» | 
| Construction Materials The third edition of Construction Materials continues to provide a comprehensive coverage of the main construction materials for undergraduate students of civil engineering and construction related courses. .....more»» |
| Nietzsche and Jewish Culture Friedrich Nietzsche occupies a contradictory position in the history of ideas: he came up with the concept of a master race, yet an eminent Jewish scholar like Martin Buber translated his Also Sprach Zarathustra into Polish and remained in a lifelong intellectual dialogue with Nietzsche. Sigmund Freud admired his intellectual courage and was not at all reluctant to admit that Nietzsche had anticipated many of his basic ideas. .....more»» | 
| Military Intervention in the 1990s By considering the operational factors involved in all types of intervention, and by examining some of the historical precedents for these operations, Richard Connaughton provides a timely interpretation of international affairs. .....more»» |
| Ancient History: Key Themes and Approaches Ancient History is a sourcebook of writings on ancient history. It offers an invaluable introduction to the most important ideas, theories and controversies, and a thought-provoking survey of the range of views and approaches. .....more»» | 
| Humanism A clear account of the major issues and debates, from classical to modern literature and drama. Key names discussed in this wide-ranging survey include Nietzsche, Heidegger, Foucault, Pico, Erasmus, Marx and Milton. .....more»» |
| Routledge Philosophy GuideBook to Hume on Morality This lucid and clearly-organised introduction to Hume's moral philosophy is of particular value to students looking for a reliable review of Hume's central arguments in his seminal Treatise on Human Nature. .....more»» | 
| Shakespeare: The Basics This clear guide demystifies Shakespeare for the beginning reader. An essential reference resource of ideas and approaches, it is fully illustrated with examples from some of the most frequently studied plays. .....more»» |
| New Labour in Power - Precedents and Prospects Combines historical, political and practical approaches to the questions raised by the election victory. Includes much-needed analysis of the current state of the party and invaluable insight into the context of longer-term trends. .....more»» | 
| America's Trade Follies This book controversially argues that the global political economy is hardening into distinct regional blocs, which threatens American prosperity and dangers US security by dividing the globe along economic and political lines. .....more»» |
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