How Religion Evolved: And Why It Endures 9780241431801

Religion: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters 9781400887989

A groundbreaking new theory of religion Religion remains an important influence in the world today, yet the social sci

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Ritual: What It Is, How It Works, and Why 9781800735293

Designed for both academic and lay audiences, this book identifies the characteristics of ritual and, via multiple examp

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The Religion and Science Debate: Why Does It Continue? 9780300165005

Eighty-one years after America witnessed the Scopes trial over the teaching of evolution in public schools, the debate b

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Theology and Religion: Why It Matters 1509529721, 9781509529728

Graham Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helpi

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The Secret Life of Science: How It Really Works and Why It Matters 9781400889303

A revealing and provocative look at the current state of global science We take the advance of science as given. But h

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Democracy in Iran: Why It Failed and How It Might Succeed 9780674970434

The Green Movement protests that erupted in Iran in 2009 amid allegations of election fraud shook the Islamic Republic t

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EU Security Policy: What it Is, How it Works, Why it Matters 9781685850425

What is the European Union's security and defense policy (CSDP)? How does it work? Does it make a difference in int

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Brains Explained: How Your Brain Works, Why it Works that Way, and How to Make it Work Better: How Your Brain Works, Why It Works That Way, and How to ... Fun and Educational Facts about Human Body 1681885638, 9781681885636

Curious about how neurons work? How anxiety affects your brain? How to use Jedi mind tricks in real life? This witty, ed

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Japan: Why It Works, Why It Doesn't 9780824863050

This collection of twenty-six essays furnishes concise explanations of everyday Japanese life in simplified economic ter

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Money: What It Is, How It’s Created, Who Gets It, and Why It Matters 2017048550, 2017051502, 9781315391069, 9781138228948, 9781138228955

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