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| | | | | | Welcome to the December update from the Very Short Introductions series, keeping you up to date with the latest news and products in the series. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Free Very Short Introductions e-book! | | | | | In this free Very Short Introductions Blog Book we've gathered 30 of our VSI authors' very best blog posts on topics including history, politics, science, and more. We hope you enjoy this glimpse into the passion, insight, and great writing that characterizes these authors and the Very Short Introductions series.
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| | | | | | | | The American West: A Very Short Introduction
Part geographical location, part time period, and part state of mind, the American West is a concept often invoked but rarely defined. In this Very Short Introduction, Aron explores the expansion of Indian North America prior to its encounters with Europeans, the discovery of gold in California during the nineteenth century, and how World War II brought a new rush of population, connecting the West and the wider world.
Authoritative, lucid, and ranging widely over issues of environment, people, and identity, this is the American West stripped of its myths. The complex convergence of peoples, polities, and cultures that has decisively shaped the history of the American West serves as the key interpretive thread through this Very Short Introduction. - Explores colonial frontiers from the Atlantic to the Pacific and American Wests that were once east of the Mississippi
- Outlines a much longer chronology of the American West than conventional western histories
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Corporate Social Responsibility: A Very Short Introduction Corporate Social Responsibility has been defined as 'the responsibility of enterprises for their impacts on society'. Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) just window dressing or is it a contradiction in terms? CSR represents the social accountability a company holds for society. This Very Short Introductions looks at how and why it developed, how it is implemented in practice, and the benefits and controversies it raises for companies, governments, and society worldwide. - Considers the role CSR has in Western business traditions as well as its international context
- A guide to the main principles of CSR
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | Microbiology: A Very Short Introduction In recent decades we have come to realize that the microbial world is hugely diverse, and can be found in the most extreme environments. Fungi, single-celled protists, bacteria, archaea, and the vast array of viruses and sub-viral particles far outnumber plants and animals. Modern microbiology has transformed our understanding of life on earth, and had a huge impact on medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction, Nicholas P. Money explores the microbial world, considering its diversity and vital roles in ecosystems, including the human body.
- Introduces the field of microbiology and its importance within the life sciences
- Explores the many important applications of microbiology in medicine, agriculture, and biotechnology
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | American Political History: A Very Short Introduction
The Founding Fathers who drafted the United States Constitution in 1787 distrusted political parties, popular democracy, centralized government, and a strong executive office. Yet the country's national politics have historically included all those features. American Political History: A Very Short Introduction captures the richness of American political history, focusing primarily on national politics. The book explores the nature of the two-party system, key turning points in American political history and explains representative presidential and congressional elections. It also highlights the struggles to expand the electorate, critical social protest and third-party movements. - Offers a short, dynamic overview of American political history
- Provides a balanced argument on the robust nature of American democracy
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