Oxford University Press

Books and readers at the dawn of the Victorian ageThe early 1830s witnessed an extraordinary transformation in British political, literary, and intellectual life. New scientific disciplines begin to take shape, while new concepts of the natural world were hotly debated. James Secord, Director of the Darwin Correspondence Project, captures this...

It&'s finally here: the brand new edition of this bestselling handbook of obstetrics and gynaecology! The new author team, combining both UK trainees and highly experienced obstetricians and gynaecologists, have put together a wealth of practical advice on diagnosing and managing common problems and emergencies. Key evidence-based guidelines are...

Integrating the Light Sides and Dark SidesThere has been an explosion of interest on happiness and positive emotion in both the scientific literature and the popular press. While positive emotion is generally considered a source of good outcomes, recent scientific work in psychology has highlighted the ways in which positive emotion facilitates the...

Preventive War, International Law, and Global WelfareThe world today is overwhelmed by wars between nations and within nations, wars that have dominated American politics for quite some time. Point of Attack calls for a new understanding of the grounds for war. In this book John Yoo argues that the new threats to international security come not...

Osteoarthritis: The Facts helps patients and their carers better understand the condition, empowering patients with the knowledge and skills to actively take charge of their own health by knowing as much as they can about osteoarthritis, and finding out how this can be best managed.  Part 1 details what osteoarthritis is, what causes it, who it...

This new edition of the Blackstone&'s Guide to the Anti-Terrorism Legislation provides expert explanation of the key anti-terrorism legislation. It offers comprehensive guidance on the effects, extent, and scope of the legislation, along with copies of the key legislation, including the Terrorism Act 2000, Anti-Terrorism, Crime and Security Act...