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Knowledge begins with the Basics - welcome to our Routledge Basics catalogue for 2012. These concise, affordable books provide students with scholarly introductions and support for their studies.

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Olly Cooper
 

  1. Law: The Basics

    By Gary Slapper, David Kelly

    Series: The Basics

    Law: The Basics is an engaging introduction to one of the most complex areas of modern life. The book introduces both the main components of the legal system – including judges, juries and law-makers - and key areas of law – contract, civil negligence, and criminal law – to provide the uninitiated...

    Published June 8th 2011 by Routledge

  2. Evolution: The Basics

    By Sherrie Lyons

    Series: The Basics

    Evolution: The Basics is an engaging introduction to the history, development and science of the theory of evolution. Beginning pre-Darwin and concluding with the latest research and controversies, readers are introduced to the origins of the idea of evolution, the ways in which it has developed...

    Published May 31st 2011 by Routledge

  3. Artificial Intelligence: The Basics

    By Kevin Warwick

    Series: The Basics

    'if AI is outside your field, or you know something of the subject and would like to know more then Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a brilliant primer.' - Nick Smith, Engineering and Technology Magazine November 2011 Artificial Intelligence: The Basics is a concise and cutting-edge...

    Published August 17th 2011 by Routledge

  4. Special Educational Needs: The Basics

    By Janice Wearmouth

    Series: The Basics

    Providing an engaging and complete overview Special Educational Needs: The Basics examines the fundamental principles of the subject from policy to practice. This book covers: concepts of special educational needs the historical development of special provision and key legislation identification...

    Published November 9th 2011 by Routledge

  5. Islam: The Basics

    2nd Edition

    By Colin Turner

    Series: The Basics

    Now in its second edition, Islam: The Basics provides an introduction to the Islamic faith, examining the doctrines of the religion, the practises of Muslims and the history and significance of Islam in modern contexts. Key topics covered include: the Qur'an and its teachings the life of...

    Published April 20th 2011 by Routledge

  6. Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts

    4th Edition

    By John Hartley

    Series: Routledge Key Guides

    This fourth edition of Communication, Cultural and Media Studies: The Key Concepts is an indispensible guide to the most important terms in the field. It offers clear explanations of the key concepts, exploring their origins, what they’re used for and why they provoke discussion. The author...

    Published May 31st 2011 by Routledge

  7. Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics

    By Margaret Thomas

    Series: Routledge Key Guides

    What was the first language, and where did it come from? Do all languages have properties in common? What is the relationship of language to thought? Fifty Key Thinkers on Language and Linguistics explores how fifty of the most influential figures in the field have asked and have responded to...

    Published May 31st 2011 by Routledge

  8. Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography

    By Kenneth Stunkel

    Series: Routledge Key Guides

    Fifty Key Works of History and Historiography introduces some of the most important works ever written by those who have sought to understand, capture, query and interpret the past. The works covered include texts from ancient times to the present day and from different cultural traditions ensuring...

    Published May 23rd 2011 by Routledge

  9. The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism

    3rd Edition

    Edited by Stuart Sim

    Series: Routledge Companions

    This fully revised third edition of The Routledge Companion to Postmodernism provides the ideal introduction to postmodernist thought. Featuring contributions from a cast of international scholars, the Companion contains 19 detailed essays on major themes and topics along with an A-Z of key terms...

    Published June 26th 2011 by Routledge

  10. Poetry: The Basics

    2nd Edition

    By Jeffrey Wainwright

    Series: The Basics

    Now in its second edition, Poetry: The Basics demystifies the traditions and forms of the world of poetry for all those who find it daunting or bewildering. Covering a wide range of poetic voices from Chaucer to children's rhymes, song lyrics and the words of contemporary poets, this book will help...

    Published February 17th 2011 by Routledge