04 Dec
2015
Celebrating Einstein: 100 years of General Relativity
Coinciding with the centenary anniversary of Einstein's field equations, we are pleased to announce the publication of an up-to-date account of Einstein's life and achievements, by renowned historian of science David Topper. Einstein for Anyone: A Quick Read fills the gap for a brief, simple and current story of Einstein's life, thought and contributions to 20th century physics and beyond. A fitting tribute to the enduring legacy of the man who reworked our conceptions of space, time, and motion.
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20 May
2015
Spotlight: "Economic Growth: How it Works and How it Transformed the World", by Ed Hudson
Ed Hudsons magisterial work tracks economic growth from its very beginning to the present day. Authoritative, formally rigorous, yet imminently accessible, this is a book that deserves to be read by growth scholars, development economists and policy makers concerned with future growth prospects.
"A valuable synthesis of literature on the sources of economic growth and, simultaneously, a challenge for more research on the relationship between technological change, economic growth and social transformations."
Diego Comin, Department of Economics, Dartmouth College.
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20 May
2015
Calls for proposals
Philosophy: We are inviting chapter proposals for a forthcoming book on the Philosophy of Forgiveness, edited by Dr. Court D. Lewis (Owensboro Community & Technical College). Details on the Call can be found here.
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13 Nov
2014
29 May
2014
New series launched: Vernon Series on Sociology and Vernon Series on the History of Art.
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