The history, philosophy and politics of one of the biggest, most successful but most controversial ideas ever.
Capitalism now dominates the globe and influences everything from laws, wars and government to interpersonal relationships. Introducing Capitalism tells the story of its remarkable and often ruthless rise, evolving through strife and struggle as much as innovation and enterprise.
Dan Cryan and Sharron Shatil, with Piero’s brilliant graphics, cover the major economic, social and political developments that shaped the world we live in, such as the rise of baking, the founding of America and...
The next sentence is false.
The last sentence is true.
Where’s the logic in that?
Logic is the backbone of Western civilization, holding together our systems of philosophy, science and law. And logic is all around us in our everyday lives, from the languages we speak to the most fundamental workings of our mobile phones. It can even tell us about how a soap opera is constructed.
Introducing Logic is a cleverly illustrated graphic guide to this fascinating area, which cuts across philosophy, science and much more. From ‘fuzzy’ logic to the liar paradox, the book features ideas...