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  • Oxford : Oxford University Press  (7)
  • Einführung  (7)
  • Comparative Studies. Non-European Languages/Literatures  (7)
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  • 1
    ISBN: 9780198724995
    Language: English
    Pages: 148 Seiten , Illustrationen
    Edition: First edition
    Series Statement: Very short introductions 525
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    DDC: 306.44
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    Keywords: Multilingualism ; Bilingualism ; Sociolinguistics ; Language and languages Political aspects ; Einführung ; Einführung ; Mehrsprachigkeit
    Abstract: The languages of the world can be seen and heard in cities and towns, forests and isolated settlements, as well as on the internet and in international organizations like the UN or the EU. How did the world acquire so many languages? Why can't we all speak one language, like English or Esperanto? And what makes a person bilingual? Multilingualism, language diversity in society, is a perfect expression of human plurality. About 6,500-7,000 languages are spoken, written and signed, throughout the linguistic landscape of the world, by people who communicate in more than one language (at work, or in the family or community). Many origin myths, like Babel, called it a 'punishment' but multilingualism makes us who we are and plays a large part of our sense of belonging. Languages are instruments for interacting with the cultural environment and their ecology is complex. They can die (Tasmanian), or decline then revive (Manx and Hawaiian), reconstitute from older forms (modern Hebrew), gain new status (Catalan and Maori) or become autonomous national languages (Croatian). Languages can even play a supportive and symbolic role as some territories pursue autonomy or nationhood, such as in the cases of Catalonia and Scotland. In this Very Short Introduction John C. Maher shows how multilingualism offers cultural diversity, complex identities, and alternative ways of doing and knowing to hybrid identities
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  • 2
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780198725329
    Language: English
    Pages: xviii, 132 Seiten , Illustrationen
    Edition: First edition
    Series Statement: Very short introduction 496
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    DDC: 612.6/7
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    Keywords: Aging ; Aging ; Aging Social aspects ; Aging ; Einführung ; Einführung ; Einführung
    Abstract: Ageing, a brief history -- Physical and biological aspects of ageing -- The psychology of ageing -- Social and interpersonal aspects of ageing -- Positive and successful ageing -- Reflections on ageing and future directions
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  • 3
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780199794379
    Language: English
    Pages: xvi, 151 Seiten , Illustrationen
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    DDC: 780.89
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    Keywords: Ethnomusicology ; Einführung ; Einführung ; Einführung ; Einführung ; Musikethnologie
    Description / Table of Contents: Defining ethnomusicologyA bit of history -- Conducting research -- The nature of music -- Music and culture -- Individual musicians -- Writing music history -- Ethnomusicology in the modern world -- Ethnomusicologists at work.
    Note: Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 123-139
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  • 4
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780198708957
    Language: English
    Pages: xx, 135 Seiten , Illustrationen , 18 cm
    Edition: First edition
    Additional Information: Rezensiert in Keefer, Arthur, 1987 - God: A Very Short Introduction, John Bowker, Oxford University Press, 2014 (ISBN 978-0-19-870895-7), xxiv + 135 pp., pb, £7.99 2015
    Series Statement: Very short introductions 398
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    Parallel Title: Erscheint auch als Bowker, John, 1935 - God
    DDC: 211
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    Keywords: God Miscellanea ; God ; Theism ; Einführung ; Gott ; Gott ; Gottesvorstellung ; Theismus
    Abstract: Who or what is God? In this Very Short Introduction John Bowker considers questions like these. Exploring how the major religions interpret the idea of God, and have established their own distinctive beliefs about God's existence, Bowker shows how and why our understanding of God continues to evolve
    Abstract: Does God exist? -- Why believe in God? -- The religions of Abraham : Jewish understandings of God -- The religions of Abraham : Christian understandings of God -- The religions of Abraham : Muslim understandings of God -- Religions of India -- On knowing and not knowing God
    Note: Includes bibliographical references and index
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  • 5
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780199662548
    Language: English
    Pages: 95 Seiten
    Edition: 1. ed.
    Series Statement: Very short introductions 392
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    Keywords: Complexity (Philosophy) ; Einführung ; Komplexes System
    Abstract: "In this Very Short Introduction, John H. Holland, one of the leading figures in the field, introduces the key elements and conceptual framework of complexity. From complex physical systems such as fluid flow and the difficulties of predicting weather, to complex adaptive systems such as the diverse and interdependent ecosystems of rainforests, he uses simple examples to illustrate the approach and insights provided by complexity theory."--
    Note: Litearturangaben , Hier auch später erschienene, unveränderte Nachdrucke
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  • 6
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780199656004
    Language: English
    Pages: 140 Seiten , Illustrationen , 17 cm
    Edition: [1. Auflage]
    Series Statement: Very short introductions 407
    DDC: 303.66
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    Keywords: Geschichte ; Friede ; Friedenspolitik ; Konfliktregelung ; Staatsorganisation ; Einführung ; Einführung
    Abstract: Explores the evolution of peace in practice and in theory, exploring our modern assumptions about peace and the various different interpretations of its applications
    Note: Introduction: the multiple dimensions of peace1. Defining peace -- 2. Peace in history -- 3. Peace in modernity -- 4. The victors' peace in history -- 5. The constitutional peace -- 6. The institutional peace -- 7. The civil peace -- 8. Peacekeeping, peacebuilding, and statebuilding -- 9. Hybrid forms of peace -- Epilogue: new agendas for peace.
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  • 7
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    Oxford : Oxford University Press
    ISBN: 9780199547906
    Language: English
    Pages: XIV, 146 S. , Ill. , 18 cm
    Series Statement: Very short introductions
    DDC: 391
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    Keywords: Fashion ; Fashion History ; Clothing trade ; Fashion design ; Mode ; Einführung
    Abstract: From the Publisher: Fashion is a gigantic global industry, generating some three hundred billion dollars in revenue every year, and playing a significant role in the economic, political, cultural and social lives of a vast international audience. Despite this, and perhaps in part because of its prevalence in the media, it is often denigrated as trivial and superficial, as a sign of vanity and narcissism. Written by a highly regarded authority on twentieth-century fashion, this Very Short Introduction offer a wide-ranging and revealing look at fashion that discusses everything from production and design, to couture and retailing, to the wider role of fashion in society. This lively book illuminates the structure of the fashion industry and the range of professionals involved in its creation, and it provides cogent insight into its historical, social and cultural contexts. It also sheds light on how fashion has developed, while raising questions about its ethical and controversial aspects, such as the use of fur, exploitative trading, and poor working conditions for laborers.--
    Note: Includes bibliographical references
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