Delve deeper into what makes us tick with three top-selling titles from the Big Ideas Simply Explained series: The Philosophy Book, The Psychology Book, and The Sociology Book -- in this paperback starter set. Explore feminism, rationalism, idealism, existentialism, and other influential movements with The Philosophy Book, which unpacks the ideas of more than 100 of history's celebrated philosophers. The Psychology Book looks at the biggest names in psychology, including William James, Sigmund Freud, and Ivan Pavlov, and unpacks each psychologist's contribution to our understanding of how the mind works. The Sociology Book profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, from equality, diversity, identity, and human rights, to globalization, the role of institutions, and the rise of urban living in modern society. Ideal for teenagers, adults, novices and experts alike, each book uses innovative graphics and creative typography to help you understand the key principles behind these foundational social sciences. So if you seek to understand how people think and interact with the world around them, The Big Ideas Box is a good place to start.

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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.