Sleep: A Very Short Introduction addresses the biological and psychological aspects of sleep. What is sleep? Why do we need it? How much is enough? What is the impact of modern society on sleep? We spend about a third of our lives asleep. References to sleep abound in literature and art, sleep has been recognized as fundamental to the human condition. Over the past century, our knowledge of sleep has developed hugely. The impact of poor sleep on our quality of life is gaining recognition and the prevalence of sleep disorders in the population is increasing as we live ever stressful lives.

Nuclear Weapons: A Very Short Introduction explains the history and politics of the bomb from the technology of nuclear weapons, to the revolutionary implications of the H-bomb, and the politics of nuclear deterrence. Despite not having been used in anger since Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Bomb is still the biggest threat that faces us in the 21st century. For all the effort to reduce nuclear stockpiles to zero, it seems that the Bomb is here to stay. How has the international landscape changed since the early days of development of nuclear weapons, through the Cold War, to the present day?

Science and Religion: A Very Short Introduction explores the growing field of interdisciplinary studies of science and religion. It reveals how debates about religion and science have been shaped historically by complex cultural and political contexts, and explains the philosophical concepts that shape current debates and how they developed through history. Topics covered include landmark episodes such as the Galileo affair, the Scopes ‘Monkey’ trial, and the Covid-19 pandemic. In addition to the European and American Christian traditions in which ‘science and religion’ first developed as a trope, the book looks at perspectives from non-Christian religions, including the influence of colonialism and postcolonialism on the global spread of science–religion discourse. This new edition also examines the many ways science and religion have influenced attitudes about race and identity, global health, and the changing global environment.

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