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The Very Short Introductions Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/15d. Total Eps: 79

A concise and original introduction to a wide range of subjects—from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization—by the expert authors of the Very Short Introductions series. For wherever your curiosity may take you.

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Ancient Greek and Roman Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 79

Season 7 · Episode 79

Thursday, December 14, 2023 • Duration 11:18

In the last episode of Season 7, Liba Taub introduces the science of ancient Greece and Rome and details the link between poetry, philosophy, and science. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/VSI-Ep-79-Ancient-Greek-and-Roman-Science-transcript.pdf Learn more about Ancient Greek and Roman Science: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/ancient-greek-and-roman-science-a-very-short-introduction-9780198736998 Liba Taub is Professor of … Continue reading Ancient Greek and Roman Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 79 →

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Napoleon – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 78

Season 7 · Episode 78

Thursday, December 7, 2023 • Duration 14:44

In this episode, David A. Bell introduces Napoleon Bonaparte and his revolutionary life and career. A PDF transcript for this episode can be found here: https://oxfordacademic.blubrry.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/VSI-Ep-78-Napoleon-transcript.pdf Learn more about “Napoleon: A Very Short Introduction” here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/napoleon-a-very-short-introduction-9780199321667 David A. Bell is the Sidney and Ruth Lapidus Professor in the Department of History at Princeton. He is … Continue reading Napoleon – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 78 →

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The History of Emotions – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 69

Season 6 · Episode 69

Thursday, June 1, 2023 • Duration 13:35

In the episode, Thomas Dixon introduces the history of emotions, showing the complex nature of our emotions and how they have developed culturally. Learn more about The History of Emotions: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-history-of-emotions-a-very-short-introduction-9780198818298 Thomas Dixon is Professor of History and Director of the Centre for the History of the Emotions at Queen … Continue reading The History of Emotions – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 69 →

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Nutrition – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 68

Season 6 · Episode 68

Thursday, May 25, 2023 • Duration 14:44

In this episode, David Bender introduces nutrition, a topic of interest to us all as we try to live healthier lives but one which can prove confusing due to the wealth of information and misinformation available to us. Learn more about Nutrition: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/nutrition-a-very-short-introduction-9780199681921 David Bender is Emeritus Professor of Nutritional … Continue reading Nutrition – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 68 →

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Ancient Assyria – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 67

Season 6 · Episode 67

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 13:05

In this episode, Karen Radner introduces Ancient Assyria, a kingdom which grew to be geographically vast, socially diverse, and multicultural. Learn more about Ancient Assyria: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/ancient-assyria-a-very-short-introduction-9780198715900 Karen Radner holds the Alexander von Humboldt Chair of the Ancient History of the Near and Middle East at LMU Munich. Her research focuses on … Continue reading Ancient Assyria – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 67 →

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Stem Cells – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 66

Season 6 · Episode 66

Thursday, May 11, 2023 • Duration 14:21

In this episode, Jonathan Stack introduces stem cells and how they can be used in the treatment of a range of diseases. Learn more about Stem Cells: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/stem-cells-a-very-short-introduction-9780198869290 Jonathan Slack is Emeritus Professor at the University of Bath and the University of Minnesota. His work specialises in embryonic development and … Continue reading Stem Cells – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 66 →

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Infinity – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 65

Season 6 · Episode 65

Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Duration 17:01

In this episode, Ian Stewart introduces the concept of infinity and discusses its application to mathematics, science, and everyday life. Learn more about Infinity: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/infinity-a-very-short-introduction-9780198755234 Ian Stewart is Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at Warwick University. He is a well-known and highly successful writer on mathematics and its applications and has authored … Continue reading Infinity – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 65 →

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Marine Biology – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 64

Season 6 · Episode 64

Thursday, April 27, 2023 • Duration 17:16

In this episode, Philip Mladenov introduces marine biology, a field whose importance is ever growing as our oceans undergo rapid and profound changes due to human influence. Learn more about Marine Biology: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/marine-biology-a-very-short-introduction-9780198841715 Philip Mladenov has 40 years of professional experience in marine and environmental research, teaching and exploration and … Continue reading Marine Biology – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 64 →

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Development – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 63

Season 6 · Episode 63

Thursday, April 20, 2023 • Duration 17:14

In the first episode of Season 6, Ian Goldin introduces development, the process by which nations escape poverty and achieve economic and social progress. This crucial process has been the subject of extensive examination for hundreds of years. Learn more about Development: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/development-a-very-short-introduction-9780198736257 Ian Goldin is Director of the Oxford … Continue reading Development – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 63 →

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Happiness – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 62

Season 5 · Episode 62

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 11:11

In the final episode of Season 5, Daniel Haybron introduces the emotion most of us aspire to have—happiness—and how our pursuit of it impacts our well-being. Learn more about “Happiness: A Very Short Introduction” here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/happiness-a-very-short-introduction-9780199590605 Daniel Haybron is is the Theodore R. Vitali C.P. Professor of Philosophy at Saint Louis University. His research focuses … Continue reading Happiness – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 62 →

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