Oxford University Press

Aristotle's Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and is essential reading for anyone seriously interested in the ways in which human societies are organized and governed.   For this edition Sir Ernest Barker's fine translation has been extensively revised to meet the needs of the modern reader. The...

In Ivanhoe Scott fashioned an imperial myth of national cultural identity that has shaped the popular imagination ever since its first appearance at the end of 1819. The most famous of Scottish novelists drew on the conventions of Gothic fiction, including its risky sexual and racial themes, to explore the violent origins and limits of English...

Ingmar Persson brings back to philosophy the ambition of offering a broad vision of the human condition. One of the main original aims of philosophy was to give people guidance about how to live their lives.    The Retreat of Reason resumes this practical project but his conclusions are very different from those of the ancient Greeks....

The Challenge of Pluralism in the 21st CenturyIslamophobia has been on the rise since September 11, as seen in countless cases of discrimination, racism, hate speeches, physical attacks, and anti-Muslim campaigns. This collection of essays takes a multidisciplinary approach to the problem, bringing together the expertise and experience of Muslim,...

Corporate governance has become a major issue in business over the last decade.          Adrian Cadbury has played a central role in developing policies, good practice, and        our understanding of the complex issues involved. In 1992 he chaired the committee,        sponsored by the Bank of England, whose Report on the Financial Aspects of...

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