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This comprehensive guide offers an unrivalled introduction to recent work in the study of
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A New York Times Bestseller. A scientist's exploration into the mysteries of the human mind.
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This global environmental and political history “will redefine the way we think about the
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Under the banner of corporate social responsibility (CSR), corporations have become
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THE POVERTY of sub-Saharan Africa is one of the most obdurate features of the world
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The aim of this book is to stimulate debate by offering a critique of discourse about African
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When does history begin? What characterizes it? This brilliant and beautifully written book
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The people of the Congo have suffered from a particularly brutal colonial rule, American
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