A deeply divisive figure, Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900) remains an enigma to this day. Infamous for his startling assertion that ‘God is dead’, he is often misrepresented and many have sought to dis
Feminism is arguably the most significant social movement of the last century and it is far from over. But what appears as a single, unified movement on behalf of women’s liberation is really a fascin
The most remarkable weapon in the fight against crime, forensic science turns bullet trajectories, bodily fluids, and the very structure of our DNA into damning witnesses of our every act.Packed with
Machiavelli has been among the most commented upon, criticised and feared thinkers of the modern world. Infamous for his support of brutality and repression as valid political instruments, he is often
Inhumanely cruel and irresistibly cool, the Mafia has always captured the darker side of the imagination. But just what is the mafia, how does it operate, and what can be done to combat it?In this dra
The mysterious art of magic has been a source of wonderment since before the time of Christ. Ranging from the supernatural practices of "black" magic to demonstrations of dazzling illusion,
It has been remarked that if the brain were so simple we could understand it, we would be so simple we couldn’t.Commencing with a brief history of neuroscience, from the ancient practice of drilling h
Would you drink milk from a cloned cow? Should we clone extinct or endangered species? Are we justified in using stem cells to develop cures? When will we clone the first human?Ever since Dolly the sh
For nearly half a century the world was divided in two, wrenched apart by superpowers that perceived the nations of the world only as either capitalist or communist. The Cold War was a battle not of w
At a time of unparalleled environmental change, there has never been a greater need for new ways of defending nature.In this forward-thinking work, Paul Jepson and Richard Ladle cover all aspects of m
Epistemology is the philosophical study of knowledge. Without knowledge, scientific enquiry is meaningless and we can’t analyse the world around us. But what exactly is knowledge and how do we obtain
What’s wrong with buying regular coffee? Does fair trade necessarily mean ethical trade? What impact can consumers have on global economics?Fair Trade means more than just bananas, coffee, and chocola
Tomorrow begins right here as we embark on an enthralling and jargon-free journey into the world of computers and the inner recesses of the human mind. Listeners will encounter everything from the nan
The youngest of the world religions, the Baha’i Faith is well known for its belief in the oneness of all religions. In this clear, readable, and informative guide, Momen provides a vibrant introductio
Biologist John Spicer shows how closely our future is linked with that of biodiversity while navigating listeners through some key problems facing our planet, including mass extinctions, population ex
Against an uneasy political backdrop of failed agreements and legal loopholes, along with the worrying growth of biological and chemical agents around the world, biological warfare has become a real c
Since its inception in 1945, the United Nations has had a powerful but controversial influence on global politics. In this informative guide, Norrie MacQueen provides a clear introduction to its insti
Despite the long struggle to eliminate racism, it is still very much with us. In fact, since 9/11, racism appears to be on the rise, making it more important than ever before to understand the meaning
This unique introduction takes a careful look at the role of religion and the spiritual dimension in the real world.Conversational in tone, but built on a solid foundation of knowledge, it covers an e
Whether the fault of tedious teachers or hammy actors, Shakespeare is often seen as dry and impenetrable. In this fastpaced introduction, Ros King sets out to remind us of the sheer beauty and sophist
