25 years of Very Short Introductions: listen to the anniversary podcast series
Debbie T. Williamson
2 min read
In 2020, we are proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of our Very short presentations. The series was launched in 1995 with Mary Beard and John Henderson’s Classics: a very short introduction, and since then we have released over 600 titles in the series, featuring introductions to a wide range of topics such as the arts and humanities, social sciences and science, covering everything from environmental ethics to Chaucer . The series continues to grow with new South American titles, silent films and enzymes recently added to the series.
“The best very short introductions will educate readers in general, students and academics. On behalf of my academic colleagues, I have not been surprised to see how many of us consider them to be practical and reliable introductions to topics on the farthest horizons of our professional knowledge. – Jeanne Caplan, The American Historical Review
The series has evolved to include very short introductions online and now The very short introductions podcast to mark the anniversary of the series. The very short introductions podcast offers a concise and original introduction by our Very brief introductions authors to a variety of dynamic topics, with episodes on the Middle Ages, fashion, globalization and more, wherever your curiosity may take you.
Here are some of the latest podcast episodes on our VSI titles:
Episode 12: Synesthesia
In this episode, VSI author Julia Simner introduces synesthesia, a neurological disease that results in a “fusion of the senses,” in which words can be tasted and colors can be heard.
Listen to the podcast episode through Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Episode 8: Branding
In this episode, VSI author Robert Jones showcases perhaps the most powerful business and cultural force in the world, branding, which despite brand awareness and skepticism has an inescapable influence. on our lives.
Listen to the podcast episode through Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
Episode 13: Atheism
In this episode, VSI author Julian Baggini presents atheism, mistakenly seen as a negative, dark and pessimistic belief characterized by a rejection of values and purpose and staunch opposition to religion.
Listen to the podcast episode through Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app.
You can find out how to listen and subscribe to The very short introductions podcast here.
