Oxford University Press

Oxford Studies in Ancient Philosophy is a volume of original articles on all aspects of ancient philosophy. The articles may be of substantial length, and include critical notices of major books. OSAP is now published twice yearly, in both hardback and paperback....

With public attention increasingly focused on efforts to reconstruct war torn countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, this book looks at the unique set of challenges faced by such countries in the transition to peace. Strategies to promote peace-building, state-building, and economic reconstruction are discussed alongside real world examples....

A highly readable introduction to equality law and how it has adjusted to new and        complex problems. Including an historical overview and comparative analysis, it        thematically illuminates and discusses the major issues in discrimination law. This        edition incorporates recent changes to the law, most importantly the Equality...

Greek and Roman warfare differed from other cultures and was unlike any other forms of warfare before and after. All aspects of ancient warfare are thoroughly examined from philosophy to the technical skills needed to fight. He looks at war in a wider context and explores the ways in which ancient society thought about conflict: Can a war be just?...

Where is China heading in the 21st century? Can its Communist Party survive or is        it being challenged by growing inequality and unrest? Will the US and China        cooperate or compete in a dangerous future? Will China's economic boom be brought to        a halt by environmental catastrophe? In this highly readable account, John...

Myotonic dystrophy is part of the group of muscular dystrophies. It is the        commonest inherited muscular dystrophy and has a profound effect on individuals who        are diagnosed with the disease and their families. It is present for many decades of        a patient's life but, unlike the other dystrophies, it also affects the organs...