The Very Short Introductions series published by the Oxford University Press offers concise introductions to a wide range of subjects. Each volume provides discussions of the central issues in a given topic. Every Very Short Introduction gives a readable evolution of the subject in question, demonstrating how it was developed and influenced society. Visit the display of these handy guides in the James B. Duke Library.
The Furman Libraries have over 200 titles in this series, available in print and as electronic books. Here’s just a small sample:
- Particle Physics: A Very Short Introduction
- Free Speech: A Very Short Introduction
- Spirituality: A Very Short Introduction
- History of Medicine: A Very Short Introduction
- American Politics: A Very Short Introduction
- Christian Art: A Very Short Introduction
- Fashion: A Very Short Introduction
- The Silk Road: A Very Short Introduction
- Risk: A Very Short Introduction
- Modern China: A Very Short Introduction
- Marine Biology: A Very Short Introduction
- Global Economic History: A Very Short Introduction
- Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction
- The Periodic Table: A Very Short Introduction
- Rivers: A Very Short Introduction
- Ethnomusicology: A Very Short Introduction
- Probability: A Very Short Introduction
- Nuclear Power: A Very Short Introduction
- Druids: A Very Short Introduction
- The Computer: A Very Short Introduction
- American History: A Very Short Introduction
- The Trojan War: A Very Short Introduction
- Indian Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
- Critical Theory: A Very Short Introduction
- English Literature: A Very Short Introduction
- Statistics: A Very Short Introduction