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…

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…

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

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

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…

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…

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…

With a new introduction and fully updated pointers to further reading, this second edition of Hans Bertens’ bestselling book is a must-have guide to the…

This second edition from our successful Basics series presents another chance to delve into this increasingly popular subject. Fully updated, Archaeology: The Basics has also…

International Relations is a concise and accessible introduction for students new to international relations and for the general reader. It offers the most up-to-date guide…