Book Series

THE BASICS

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Television Studies: The Basics

By Toby Miller

Television Studies: The Basics is a lively introduction to the study of a powerful medium. It examines the major theories and debates surrounding production and…

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November 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-77424-6 (Routledge)

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Marketing: The Basics

2nd Edition

By Karl Moore, Niketh Pareek

‘…a punchy, stripped-down version of what marketing is all about.’ – The Times Higher Education Supplement

If you have a product you’re looking to market, or…

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November 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-77900-5 (Routledge)

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Criminal Law: The Basics

By Jonathan Herring

Criminal Law: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the legal aspects of criminal acts, ranging from battery to burglary and harassment to homicide. Starting…

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September 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-49312-3 (Routledge)

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Buddhism: The Basics

By Cathy Cantwell

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…

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August 2009 | Paperback: 978-0-415-40880-6 (Routledge)

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European Union: The Basics

2nd Edition

By Alex Warleigh-Lack

Fully updated to include the new Treaty of Lisbon, this is the best short and accessible introduction to the politics of the European Union, written…

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2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-41467-8 (Routledge)

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Theatre Studies: The Basics

By Robert Leach

This is an essential read for anyone setting out to study the thrilling world of theatre for the first time. Introducing you to all the…

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2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-42639-8 (Routledge)

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Religion: The Basics

2nd Edition

By Malory Nye

From the local to the global level, religion is – more than ever – an important and hotly debated part of modern life in the…

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2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-44948-9 (Routledge)

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Politics: The Basics

4th Edition

By Stephen D. Tansey, Nigel Jackson

This highly successful introduction to the world of politics has been fully revised and updated in collaboration with a new co-author, Nigel Jackson, to explore…

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2008 | Paperback: 978-0-415-42244-4 (Routledge)

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Jazz: the Basics

By Christopher Meeder

Jazz: The Basics gives a brief introduction to a century of jazz, ideal for students and interested listeners who want to learn more about this…

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2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-96694-8 (Routledge)

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Art History: The Basics

By Grant Pooke, Diana Newall

Art History: The Basics is a concise and accessible introduction for the general reader and the undergraduate approaching the history of art for the first…

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2007 | Paperback: 978-0-415-37308-1 (Routledge)

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Forthcoming Titles:

The Bible: The Basics
By John Barton
To be published February 12th 2010

Logic: The Basics
By J.C. Beall
To be published April 7th 2010

Acting: The Basics
By Bella Merlin
To be published April 14th 2010

Sociology: the Basics
By Ken Plummer
To be published August 31st 2010

Research Methods: The Basics
By Nicholas Walliman
To be published September 30th 2010

Human Genetics: The Basics
By Ricki Lewis
To be published October 31st 2010