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Är vi självständiga individer eller gör vi bara som alla andra? Vad får oss att minnas vissa saker och glömma annat? Går det verkligen att mäta intelligens? Det är den här typen av frågor som har drivit psykologiforskningen framåt och manat flera av världens största begåvningar att formulera skarpa och tankeväckande svar. På ett lättförståeligt sätt presenterar Stora boken om psykologi de viktigaste teorierna, bästa citaten och vetenskapens utveckling genom historien kring människans fascinerande beteende. Diagram och underfundiga illustrationer ger ytterligare en dimension åt framställningen. Oavsett om du inte har några förkunskaper eller läser psykologi på högskolenivå erbjuder den här boken intressanta infallsvinklar för alla.

Learn about how we organise our society in The Sociology Book.Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Sociology in this overview guide to the subject, brilliant for beginners looking to learn and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Sociology Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Sociology, with:- More than 80 ideas from the world's most renowned sociologists- Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts- A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout- Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understandingThe Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a range of societal issues, ranging from government and gender identity to inequalities and globalisation, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Here you'll find biographies of key sociologists and social activists that give a historical context to each idea. Your Sociology Questions, Simply ExplainedThis book explores the similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. The Big Ideas SeriesWith millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

Biographic: Beethoven presents an instant impression of his life, work, and legacy, with an array of irresistible facts and figures converted into infographics to reveal the composer behind the compositions. Most people know that Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a German composer, a musical prodigy whose Symphony No. 5 is recognizable the world over from its opening four notes. What, perhaps, they don't know is that he was almost completely deaf for nearly half his life; that his father would often lie about when Beethoven was born to make his talents seem even more astonishing; that he wrote a sonata to be played with building implements and called it the "Hammer-Klavier Sonata"; and that he dedicated works to Napoleon and a dead poodle. The ‘Biographic’ series presents an entirely new way of looking at the lives of the world’s greatest thinkers and creatives. It takes the 50 defining facts, dates, thoughts, habits, and achievements of each subject, and uses infographics to convey each of them in vivid snapshots.

Philosophy in Minutes distils 200 of the most important philosophical ideas into easily digestible, bite-sized sections. The core information for every topic - including debates such as the role of philosophy in science and religion, key thinkers from Aristotle to Marx, and introductions to morality and ethics - is explained in straightforward language, using illustrations to make the concepts easy to understand and remember. Whether you are perplexed by existentialism or pondering the notion of free will, this accessible small-format book will help any reader to quickly grasp the basics of this highly nuanced subject. Chapters include: Truth and logic, Marxism, Communism and Socialism, Ontology, Philosophy and literature, Existence of God, Feminist theory, Consciousness, The future of philosophy.

Quick, accessible, compact guide to understanding key political concepts. Contents include: Liberty, Justice, Equality, Human rights, Social contract, Democracy, Monarchy, Anarchism, Capitalism, Socialism, Nationalism and Globalisation.

Learn about the religions of the world - in minutes. What are the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, Catholic and Protestant, Buddhism and Confucianism? Who were Moses, Jesus and Muhammad, and what did they really preach? Why are the concepts of karma, jihad and nirvana so important? And what do the religions of the world say about life, death and how we should act? Answering these and many other critical questions, this book explains the histories, key texts, prophets and essential teachings of the ancient and modern religions and their offshoots, including: Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Greek, Roman and Norse mythologies, indigenous traditional religions, Zoroastrianism, Jainism, Daoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Catholicism, Protestantism, Anglicanism, Baptists, Methodists, Puritans, Mormons, Sufism, Hasidism, Scientology, Baha'I, New pagans and many more, as well as considering their common themes and the future of religion.Clear, concise and with 200 iconic images, Religion in Minutes is the fastest, fullest way to understand the beliefs that shape the world around us.

To what extent is memory based on mood? Why do we compare ourselves to others? Are there different types of intelligence? How do we change with age? This book answers all these questions and many more in 200 short and accessible essays. From Pavlov's dogs to experimental ethics and from the development of personality to cognitive behavioural therapy, this book will take you from the foundations of psychological thought to modern-day applications, drawing on recent research and established theories. Each essay is accompanied by an illustration or diagram to help unravel complex ideas. The principles of psychology apply to each and every one of us as they shed light on everything from our childhood development to our interaction with others - and Psychology in Minutes is the perfect insight to this fascinating subject. Contents include: Behaviourism, Experimental ethics, Problem solving, Illusions and paradoxes, Dream analysis, Management and leadership, Compliance and conformity, Attitudes and prejudices, Attraction, Moral development, Gender development, The big five personality traits, Classification of mental disorders, Criticisms of psychoanalysis, Positive psychology, Advertising and the media and The working environment.

Did you realise that Claude Debussy wrote his haunting "La Mer" in an Eastbourne hotel room? That Winifred Wagner, wife to Siegfried, was born in Hastings? That Sussex is the only county to have its own anthem - Sussex by the Sea? There is a lot of music in the county, but Sussex musos can be disarmingly modest - not ones to blow their own trumpet - which can give a false impression of the wealth of music in our county. This book aims to redress the balance, proudly proclaiming our musical heritage and pointing out the often surprising contribution Sussex has made to music in Britain and indeed worldwide.

Wie groß ist groß? Die etwas andere Vermessung der WeltDer Mount Everest ist 8’848 Meter hoch. Das wussten Sie? Okay, aber können Sie sich diese Höhe vorstellen? Nun, der Eiffelturm in Paris ist 324 Meter hoch, und sein Erbauer Gustave Eiffel maß 1,83 Meter. Würden also 177 Monsieur Eiffel übereinander stehen, wären sie so hoch wie der Turm. Und man bräuchte 28 Eiffeltürme übereinander, um auf den Gipfel des Everest schauen zu können.Durch geschickte Vergleiche werden schwer fassbare Größen unmittelbar anschaulich. 25 Elefanten wiegen zum Beispiel einen Blauwal auf. Ein Supertanker fasst 200 Olympiaschwimmbecken. Und 76 Posaunen erzeugen denselben Lärm wie ein Donnerschlag. Und was schätzen Sie: Wie viele Fußballfelder passen auf den Roten Platz? All diese Fragen mögen Sie sich nie gestellt haben – aber die Antworten sind oftmals verblüffend!Höher, größer, schneller – und origineller: Humorvoll und kenntnisreich geschrieben, fesselt dieses kleine Buch den Leser mit reich bebilderten Betrachtungen über Höhen, Flächen, Gewichte, Geschwindigkeiten und vieles mehr. Noch nie hat Messen so viel Spaß gemacht!

Oavsett om du är ny inför ämnet, filosofistudent eller självutnämnd expert, är Stora boken om filosofi den perfekta guiden till över 2 000 år av tänkande. I kronologisk ordning får du läsa om hur olika problem och frågeställningar uppkommit och hur de besvarats genom historien. Här presenteras även människorna bakom de stora idéerna, från antikens naturfilosofer till dagens moderna tänkare, placerade i sitt sammanhang och med referenser till tidigare och senare idéer och personligheter. Med hjälp av tidslinjer, diagram och illustrationer, kortfattade citat och begripliga förklaringar av abstrakta begrepp utgör Stora boken om filosofi ett överskådligt verk om tänkandets historia.