Book Series
THE BASICS
New & Published Titles:

Blues: The Basics
Blues: The Basics offers a concise introduction to a century of the blues. Organized chronologically, it focuses on the major eras in the growth and…
read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-97068-6 (Routledge)

Economics: The Basics
Economics: The Basics provides a fascinating introduction to the key issues in contemporary economics. With case studies ranging from the coffee plantations of El Salvador… read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-31412-1 (Routledge)

European Union: the Basics
Covering all the basics and more, this book is a concise and accessible introduction for students new to the study of the European Union, and… read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-30330-9 (Routledge)

Management: The Basics
Management: The Basics provides an easy, jargon-free introduction to the fundamental principles and practices of modern management. Using examples ranging from people management at Cadbury…
read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32018-4 (Routledge)

Philosophy: The Basics
4th Edition
Now in its fourth edition, Nigel Warburton's best-selling book gently eases the reader into the world of philosophy. Each chapter considers a key area of… read more2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-32773-2 (Routledge)

Poetry: The Basics
How do I read a poem? Do I really understand poetry?
This comprehensive guide demystifies the world of poetry, exploring poetic forms and traditions which…
2004 | Paperback: 978-0-415-28764-7 (Routledge)

The Internet: The Basics
The Internet: The Basics provides a concise and clearly written introduction to the study of the internet. Covering its practical application as a tool for… read more2002 | Paperback: 978-0-415-25746-6 (Routledge)
Forthcoming Titles:
Television Studies: The Basics
By Toby Miller
To be published November 24th 2009
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 July 31st 2010
Research Methods: The Basics
By Nicholas Walliman
To be published August 31st 2010
Human Genetics: The Basics
By Ricki Lewis
To be published October 31st 2010
