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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

What's new in November 2019

Six Introductions have been published this month, including one new edition ...

OCTOBER 24, 2019

What's new in October 2019

Read introductions to Aesthetics, Dynasty, and Psychopathy...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

What's new in September 2019

Four books have been published online this month ...

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