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Depression is an experience known to millions. But arguments rage on aspects of        its definition and its impact on societies present and past: do drugs work, or are        they merely placebos? Is the depression we have today merely a construct of the        pharmaceutical industry? Is depression under- or over-diagnosed? Should we be...

A Very Short IntroductionThe collapse of communism was one of the most defining moments of the twentieth century. This     Very Short Introduction examines the history behind the political, economic, and social structures of communism as an ideology....

A Very Short IntroductionThe Crusades were one of the most extraordinary, vivid episodes in world history. But were they motivated by spiritual reward or by greed? Were they an early experiment in European colonialism? How were they organized? With customary flair and originality, Christopher Tyerman picks his way through the many debates to...

Trust is indispensable, yet it can be dangerous. Without trusting others, we        cannot function in society, or even stay alive for very long, but being        overly-trustful can be a bad strategy too. Trust is pragmatic, but it also has a        moral dimension: trustworthiness is a virtue, and well-placed trust benefits us        all.In this...

An Essay in the Philosophy of Music#N/A...

Atlanta and the Long History of the Civil Rights MovementAccording to conventional wisdom, the split between integrationism and black power        in the civil rights movement occurred in the mid-1960s, ushering in a much more        radical and contentious era. In this tale, before 1965 the movement favored        integrationism. However, as...