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A Very Short Introduction
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Islamic law is one of the major legal systems in the world today, yet it is often misunderstood, particularly in the West. It is applicable in different forms as part of state law in countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, and also has a strong influence on Muslim communities throughout the Western world.
This Very Short Introduction provides an authoritative perspective on the evolution and nature of Islamic law. Mashood A. Baderin considers its theory, covering the history and nature of Islamic jurisprudence; its scope, covering family law, inheritance law, financial law, penal law, and international law; and, finally, its practice. He takes into account both classical and modern scholarly perspectives in examining the various facets of Islamic law, to provide an overview of this key legal system.
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Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brings Clarity to a Resurging Topic
- De Fernanda Araujo en 03-24-20
De: Kevin Passmore
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Cosmology
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Peter Coles
- Narrado por: Nick Sullivan
- Duración: 4 h y 32 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 9
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 9
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 9
Written in simple and accessible language, this nontechnical introduction to cosmology, or the creation and development of the universe, explains the discipline, covers its history, details the latest developments, and explains what is known, what is believed, and what is purely speculative. In addition, the author discusses the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Good read
- De SEB24 en 09-23-24
De: Peter Coles
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Dynasty
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Jeroen Duindam
- Narrado por: Matthew Waterson
- Duración: 3 h y 44 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 5
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 5
In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Jeroen Duindam connects the earliest history of kings and queens to contemporary examples of family-based leadership. His sweeping overview of five millennia of dynastic rule brings to light recurring predicaments of families on the throne.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Instructional for Kings… or Writers
- De Depressingly Suburban en 05-01-24
De: Jeroen Duindam
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Elizabeth Bishop
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Jonathan F.S. Post
- Narrado por: Stephen Bowlby
- Duración: 4 h y 21 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 2
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 2
Elizabeth Bishop has been described as the "best-loved" poet in English of the second half of the twentieth century. This Very Short Introduction explores the ninety or so published poems that are at the core of her remarkable canon of verse. Drawing on biographical and critical material, Jonathan Post also makes frequent use of Bishop's letters and commentary by fellow poets. Throughout, Post places Bishop's lyric poetry alongside her other poetic genres, short stories, and translations within the context of her life and aesthetic values, showing how these shaped her work.
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5 out of 5 stars
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OUTSTANDING
- De Kindle Customer en 05-04-24
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Sikhism
- A Very Short Introduction, 2nd Edition
- De: Eleanor Nesbitt
- Narrado por: Siiri Scott
- Duración: 5 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 12
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 11
This Very Short Introduction introduces newcomers to the meaning of the Sikh religious tradition, its teachings, practices, rituals, and festivals. Eleanor Nesbitt highlights and contextualizes the key threads in the history of Sikhism, from the first Gurus to martyrdom, militarization, and the increasingly significant diaspora. Examining gender, caste, and the changes that are currently underway in the faith, Nesbitt considers contemporary Sikh identities and their role in our world.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Misleading Title
- De YB en 09-29-22
De: Eleanor Nesbitt
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Philosophy of Science (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Samir Okasha
- Narrado por: Liam Gerrard
- Duración: 4 h y 28 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 28
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 24
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 24
How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully "objective"? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this very short introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.
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3 out of 5 stars
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VSI#67
- De Darwin8u en 10-29-24
De: Samir Okasha
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Capitalism, 2nd Edition
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: James Fulcher
- Narrado por: Julian Elfer, Jennifer Van Dyck
- Duración: 3 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 6
The word capitalism is one that is heard and used frequently, but what is capitalism really all about, and what does it mean? This Very Short Introduction audiobook addresses questions such as, "what is capital?" before discussing the history and development of capitalism through several detailed case studies, ranging from the tulipomania of 17th-century Holland, the Great Depression of the 1930s, and, in this new edition, the impact of the global financial crisis that started in 2007-08.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Good book
- De SEB24 en 10-09-24
De: James Fulcher
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Geometry
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Maciej Dunajski
- Narrado por: Liam Gerrard
- Duración: 4 h y 40 m
- Versión completa
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General3.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3
The study of geometry is at least 2500 years old, and it is within this field that the concept of mathematical proof first arose. To this day geometry remains a very active area of research in mathematics. This Very Short Introduction covers the areas of mathematics falling under geometry, starting with topics such as Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, and ranging to curved spaces, projective geometry in Renaissance art, and geometry of space-time inside a black hole. Throughout, Maciej Dunajski outlines the role geometry plays in the broader context of science and art.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Um, where's the PDF? No? So, where's the refund?
- De Nelson Alexander en 01-21-23
De: Maciej Dunajski
Interesting, simple, and surprisingly detailed
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