The Very Short Introductions Podcast

In this episode, Bryan Cheyette introduces the ghetto, a term which has been universalized as the incarnation of class difference, colonialism, and apartheid, and has been applied to segregated cities and countries throughout the world but is still an extraordinarily complex concept. Learn more about The Ghetto: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-ghetto-a-very-short-introduction-9780198809951 Bryan Cheyette is Chair in Modern Literature and Culture at the University of Reading, and a Fellow of the English Association. He has lectured widely throughout the United States and Europe and has held visiting positions at Dartmouth College, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds fellowships at the universities of Leeds, Southampton and Birkbeck College, London. Follow The Very Short Introductions Podcast on: – Apple Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/2SQQ79R – Blubrry: https://oxford.ly/2IVCep0 – Google Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/34W2bvY – SoundCloud: https://oxford.ly/3nPvtoD – Spotify: https://oxford.ly/3dxUJuP – Stitcher: https://oxford.ly/3k9kEvH © Oxford University Press

In this episode, Robert Jones introduces possibly the most powerful commercial and culture force globally–branding–which, despite brand awareness and skepticism, holds an inescapable influence on our lives. Learn more about Branding: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/branding-a-very-short-introduction-9780198749912 Robert Jones is a strategist at Wolff Olins, one of the world’s leading branding consultancies, and visiting professor at the University of East Anglia, where he teaches a unique postgraduate course on brand leadership. At Wolff Olins, he has helped build brands like Barclays, National Trust, Oxfam, Tesco, and Virgin. Robert also created a free online course, The Secret Power of Brands, for FutureLearn and is on the editorial board of the Journal of Brand Management. Follow The Very Short Introductions Podcast on: – Apple Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/2SQQ79R – Blubrry: https://oxford.ly/2IVCep0 – Google Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/34W2bvY – SoundCloud: https://oxford.ly/3nPvtoD – Spotify: https://oxford.ly/3dxUJuP – Stitcher: https://oxford.ly/3k9kEvH © Oxford University Press

In this episode, Jennifer Gidley introduces the future, an area of fascination for humans from the beginning of time driven by both of our fear of the unknown and our curiosity to know. Learn more about The Future: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-future-a-very-short-introduction-9780198735281 Jennifer Gidley has extensive experience in the futures studies field, combining scholarly research, academic teaching, and leadership of the World Futures Studies Federation (UNESCO Partner), she was re-elected as President in 2013 for a second four-year term. Jennifer has held academic positions in Australia at Southern Cross (1995-2001); Swinburne (2003-2006); and Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2008-2012); and holds visiting academic posts in Europe. Follow The Very Short Introductions Podcast on: – Apple Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/2SQQ79R – Blubrry: https://oxford.ly/2IVCep0 – Google Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/34W2bvY – SoundCloud: https://oxford.ly/3nPvtoD – Spotify: https://oxford.ly/3dxUJuP – Stitcher: https://oxford.ly/3k9kEvH © Oxford University Press

In this episode, Anthony Arnull introduces European Union law, which will have a central role as the European Union deals with the consequences of Brexit and the eurozone crisis. Learn more about European Union Law: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/european-union-law-a-very-short-introduction-9780198749981 Anthony Arnull holds the Barber Chair of Jurisprudence at the University of Birmingham. He has specialized in the law of the European Union for over 30 years and worked at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg from 1989-92. He has given evidence to a number of UK Parliamentary Select Committees and acted as Specialist Adviser to the House of Lords EU Committee. In 2013-14, he served as an output assessor on the Law Sub-Panel for the 2014 Research Assessment Exercise (REF). Follow The Very Short Introductions Podcast on: – Apple Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/2SQQ79R – Blubrry: https://oxford.ly/2IVCep0 – Google Podcasts: https://oxford.ly/34W2bvY – SoundCloud: https://oxford.ly/3nPvtoD – Spotify: https://oxford.ly/3dxUJuP – Stitcher: https://oxford.ly/3k9kEvH © Oxford University Press

This podcast explores the significance of fashion in global history, its impact on everyday life and cultural identities, and its connection to trade and self-expression. It also reflects on the multifaceted nature of fashion and its relationship with politics, society, culture, art, and capitalism.

Guest Manfred B. Steger, Professor of Sociology, talks about globalization, its definitions, components, and impact on social relations. He explores different forms of globalization and their impact on economy, politics, culture, environment, and ideology, and stresses the importance of globalizing responsibly.

In this episode, Graham Priest introduces logic and its relevance to philosophy and real life. He discusses the origins and significance of logic, its practical applications, and its connections to metaphysical questions.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Linda Greenhouse discusses the U.S. Supreme Court's distinct characteristics, powers of judicial review, important historical cases, and its role in present-day politics.

This podcast explores the influence of Ancient Greece on Western civilization, discussing topics such as the concept of Helas, ancient Greek achievements, democracy, literature, philosophy, the exclusion of women, and the personal journey of the author.