The Very Short Introductions Podcast

Latest Episodes
Happiness – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 62
In the final episode of Season 5, Daniel Haybron introduces the emotion most of us aspire to havehappinessand how our pursuit of it impacts our well-being. Learn more about Happiness: A Very Short
British Cinema – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 61
In this episode, Charles Barr introduces British cinema, the home of Ealing Studios and Alfred Hitchcock, and delves into its global significance. Learn more about British Cinema: A Very Short Introd
Behavioural Economics – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 60
In this episode, Michelle Baddeley explores behavioural economics, a field that allows us to understand our own decision-making processes and how this can impact our financial behaviour. Learn more ab
Sexuality – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 59
In this episode, Vronique Mottier introduces and explores what shapes our sexuality. Learn more about Sexuality: A Very Short Introduction here: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/sexuality-a-
The Avant-Garde – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 58
In this episode, David Cottington introduce the Avant-Garde, perhaps the most important and influential concept in the history of modern culture. Learn more about The Avant-Garde: A Very Short Introd
Evangelicalism – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 57
In this episode, John Stackhouse introduces Evangelicalism, an umbrella term that encompasses many Protestant denominations and has become one of the most significant religious movements in the modern
Anarchism – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 56
In this episode, Alex Prichard introduces anarchism, an ideology often misunderstood and thought to be based on chaos, disorder, and violence. Learn more about Anarchism: A Very Short Introduction h
Asian American History – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 55
In this episode, Madeline Y. Hsu introduces Asian American history and details how this community has contributed significantly to the massive transformation of the United States into one of the wealt
Philosophy of Science – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 54
In this episode, Samir Okasha introduces the philosophy of science, a field that looks to address key questions such as the issue of scientific change and ethics in science. Learn more about Philosop
Negotiation – The Very Short Introductions Podcast – Episode 53
Welcome back to The Very Short Introductions Podcast, now in its fifth season. In this episode, Carrie Menkel-Meadow introduces negotiation, a tool essential for international relations, trade, busine