Oxford’s Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects — from Islam to Mathematics, Politics to Classics, and Literary Theory to History. Not only a textbook of definitions, but each volume also provides trenchant, provocative, balanced discussions of the central issues in a given topic.
How many Oxford’s Very Short Introductions are there?
The series began in 1995, and today there are around 700 titles published. Oxford’s Very Short Introductions range from worth reading to wonderfully appealing. They’re well written by leaders in their area, thought-provoking, and insightful. Expert authors curated facts, analysis, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make often challenging topics highly readable. Whatever the area of study, whatever the topic that fascinates the reader, the series has a handy and affordable guide that will likely prove indispensable.
With over 700 titles, many more in development, and regularly updated new editions, the series constantly evolves to reflect a contemporary readership. Whatever your area of study, whatever the topic that fascinates you, the series is an indispensable and accessible guide that will enrich your understanding.
Since I absolutely love Oxford’s Very Short Introductions series, and they are extremely informative books, I decided to curate 40+ the best books from Oxford’s Very Short Introductions series. They will make a useful addition to your bookshelf.
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- Jacqueline Stedall
- 2012
- 3.4
- Philip Judge
- 2020
- 2.6
- Timothy Gowers
- 2002
- 3.87
- J. Allan Hobson
- 2011
- 3.37
- Ian J. Deary
- 2001
- 3.74
- Usha Goswami
- 2014
- 3.75
- Jonathan Slack
- 2014
- 3.86
- Alain Goriely
- 2018
- 3.3
- Geoff Cottrell
- 2019
- 3.68
