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Very Short Introductions

Concise and authoritative overviews on a wide range of subjects

From left to right, four Very Short Introduction paperbacks: Philosophy of Science, Marine Biology, Forensic Science, and The French Revolution.

The perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly

The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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