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Ein Blauwal ist groß – aber wie groß? Wie viele Eiffeltürme
ist der Mount Everest hoch? Wie viele
Olympiaschwimmbecken fasst ein Supertanker? Wie
viele Posaunen erzeugen denselben Lärm wie ein
Donnerschlag? Höher, größer, schneller – und
origineller: Humorvoll und kenntnisreich geschrieben, fesselt Wie
viele Elefanten wiegt ein Blauwal? den Leser mit reich bebilderten
Betrachtungen über Flächen, Höhen, Gewichte, Geschwindigkeiten
und vieles mehr. Noch nie hat Messen so viel Spaß gemacht!
Learn about how we organise our society in The Sociology Book. Part
of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky
topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn
about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant
for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their
knowledge alike! The Sociology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take
on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse
yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding
of Sociology, with: - More than 80 ideas from the world's most
renowned sociologists - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and
graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big
subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy
to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of
understanding The Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a
range of societal issues, ranging from government and gender
identity to inequalities and globalisation, aimed at adults with an
interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an
overview. Here you'll find biographies of key sociologists and
social activists that give a historical context to each idea. Your
Sociology Questions, Simply Explained This book explores the
similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of
the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of
everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you
thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The
Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn
about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights;
the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern
society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big
Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology
Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The
series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making
big topics easy to understand.
Philosophy in Minutes distils 200 of the most important
philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections.
The core information for every topic - including debates such as
the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from
Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is
explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make
the concepts easy to understand and remember. Whether you are
perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will,
this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly
grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject. Chapters include:
Truth and logic, Marxism, Communism and Socialism, Ontology,
Philosophy and literature, Existence of God, Feminist theory,
Consciousness, The future of philosophy.
Learn about the religions of the world - in minutes. What are the
differences between Sunni and Shi'a, Catholic and Protestant,
Buddhism and Confucianism? Who were Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, and
what did they really preach? Why are the concepts of karma, jihad
and nirvana so important? And what do the religions of the world
say about life, death and how we should act? Answering these and
many other critical questions, this book explains the histories,
key texts, prophets and essential teachings of the ancient and
modern religions and their offshoots, including: Judaism,
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Greek, Roman and
Norse mythologies, indigenous traditional religions,
Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Catholicism,
Protestantism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Methodists, Puritans,
Mormons, Sufism, Hasidism, Scientology, Baha'I, New pagans and many
more, as well as considering their common themes and the future of
religion. Clear, concise and with 200 iconic images, Religion in
Minutes is the fastest, fullest way to understand the beliefs that
shape the world around us.
Did you realise that Claude Debussy wrote his haunting "La Mer" in
an Eastbourne hotel room? That Winifred Wagner, wife to Siegfried,
was born in Hastings? That Sussex is the only county to have its
own anthem - Sussex by the Sea? There is a lot of music in the
county, but Sussex musos can be disarmingly modest - not ones to
blow their own trumpet - which can give a false impression of the
wealth of music in our county. This book aims to redress the
balance, proudly proclaiming our musical heritage and pointing out
the often surprising contribution Sussex has made to music in
Britain and indeed worldwide.
To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves
to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we
change with age? This book answers all these questions and many
more in 200 short and accessible essays. From Pavlov's dogs to
experimental ethics and from the development of personality to
cognitive behavioural therapy, this book will take you from the
foundations of psychological thought to modern-day applications,
drawing on recent research and established theories. Each essay is
accompanied by an illustration or diagram to help unravel complex
ideas. The principles of psychology apply to each and every one of
us as they shed light on everything from our childhood development
to our interaction with others - and Psychology in Minutes is the
perfect insight to this fascinating subject. Contents include:
Behaviourism, Experimental ethics, Problem solving, Illusions and
paradoxes, Dream analysis, Management and leadership, Compliance
and conformity, Attitudes and prejudices, Attraction, Moral
development, Gender development, The big five personality traits,
Classification of mental disorders, Criticisms of psychoanalysis,
Positive psychology, Advertising and the media and The working
environment.
Quick, accessible, compact guide to understanding key political
concepts. Contents include: Liberty, Justice, Equality, Human
rights, Social contract, Democracy, Monarchy, Anarchism,
Capitalism, Socialism, Nationalism and Globalisation.
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