Ideas in Profile - small books, big ideas
From social theory to conservatism and Shakespeare to the Ancient World, these accessible guides are perfect for dipping into a range of essential topics, clearly explained by experts in their field.
Conservatism: Ideas in Profile
Roger Scruton
The ideas and principles of conservatism explored and explained by the world's leading thinker on the subject
Theories of Everything: Ideas in Profile
Frank Close
An account of theories of everything in the past, present and future
Truth: Ideas in Profile
Simon Blackburn
One of the world's leading thinkers on truth explains what it is, the different ways of approaching and understanding it, and why it matters
Criticism
Catherine Belsey
The next introduction in the IDEAS IN PROFILE series: a snappy but serious introduction to criticism
Geography: Ideas in Profile
Danny Dorling
A clear and accessible introduction to geography by two experts in the topic, part of the Ideas in Profile series
Social Theory: Ideas in Profile
William Outhwaite
Social theory lets us understand the full complexity of the world we live – this book explains how
The Ancient World: Ideas in Profile
Jerry Toner
A sparkling introduction to the Ancient World that brings its peoples and cultures vividly to life.
Shakespeare: Ideas in Profile
Paul Edmondson
A short introduction to Shakespeare by expert Paul Edmondson
Art in History, 600 BC – 2000 AD: Ideas in Profile
Martin Kemp
An epic journey through the history of art from religious painting to postmodernism by one of the world's greatest art historians
Politics: Ideas in Profile
David Runciman
An accessible introduction to politics from David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University. The first title in the IDEAS IN PROFILE ser…