Very Short Introductions: A Comprehensive Guide to Oxford University Press's Popular Series

Very Short s (VSIs) is a popular series of books from Oxford University Press that provide concise and accessible s to a wide range of subjects. The books are typically around 100 pages long and are written by experts in their field. VSIs have been praised for their clarity, brevity, and affordability, and they have been translated into over 40 languages.

The European Union: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by John Pinder

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History

The VSI series was launched in 1995 with the publication of six books: Ancient Greece by Paul Cartledge, The Bible by John Barton, Darwin by Jonathan Howard, Freud by Anthony Storr, Keynes by Robert Skidelsky, and Marx by Peter Singer. The series was an instant success, and it has since grown to include over 600 books on a wide range of subjects, including history, philosophy, science, religion, and literature.

Format

VSIs are typically around 100 pages long and are divided into three parts. The first part provides a brief overview of the subject, the second part explores the key concepts and theories, and the third part discusses the current state of research and scholarship. Each book also includes a timeline, a glossary, and a list of further reading.

Impact

VSIs have had a significant impact on the way that people learn about new subjects. The books are accessible and affordable, and they provide a concise and reliable to a wide range of topics. VSIs have been used in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world, and they have helped to promote a greater understanding of a wide range of subjects.

List of Books

The following is a list of all the books in the Very Short s series:

• Ancient Greece by Paul Cartledge
• The Bible by John Barton
• Darwin by Jonathan Howard
• Freud by Anthony Storr
• Keynes by Robert Skidelsky
• Marx by Peter Singer
• The Renaissance by Jerry Brotton
• The Enlightenment by Peter Gay
• The French Revolution by William Doyle
• The Industrial Revolution by Robert C. Allen
• The Victorian Age by A. N. Wilson
• The First World War by Hew Strachan
• The Second World War by Antony Beevor
• The Cold War by Tony Judt
• The European Union by John Pinder
• The United States by Sean Wilentz
• China by Jonathan Spence
• India by Sunil Khilnani
• Japan by Ian Buruma
• The Middle East by Bernard Lewis
• Africa by Adam Hochschild
• Latin America by Alan Knight
• The Arctic by Klaus Dodds
• The Antarctic by David W. H. Walton
• The Oceans by Dorrik Stow
• The Atmosphere by Paul J. Crutzen
• The Solar System by Martin Rees
• The Milky Way by John Gribbin
• The Universe by John D. Barrow
• Mathematics by Timothy Gowers
• Physics by Sidney Perkowitz
• Chemistry by Peter Atkins
• Biology by Jonathan B. Losos
• Psychology by Susan Blackmore
• Philosophy by A. C. Grayling
• Religion by John Bowker
• Ethics by Simon Blackburn
• Politics by Bernard Crick
• Economics by D. N. McCloskey
• Sociology by Steve Bruce
• Anthropology by Alan Barnard
• Archaeology by Paul Bahn
• History by John H. Arnold
• Literature by Ian Watt
• Music by Nicholas Cook
• Art by David Piper

The European Union: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

by John Pinder

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4895 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	225 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE