Books by Smith

A pioneering history of personal hygiene and body-care, from the earliest times to the present day.

Offering an account of the rich and varied culture of contemporary Spain, this volume focuses on three intellectuals who chronicle contemporary life; three filmmakers who engage with the many nationalisms of the Spanish state; and three crucial topics that are expressed in many media.

In this volume, John Maynard Smith and Eors Szathmary propose that during evolution, there have been a number of major transitions in the way in which information is passed between generations. These include the appearance of the first replicating molecules, the emergence of co-operative animal societies, and the unique language ability of humans.

An account of the musician Peter Warlock (Philip Heseltine). Barry Smith uses often controversial material in telling Warlock's story from his dangerous involvement in the occult to his long-lasting loves and hates.

'Oxford Shakespeare Topics' (General Editors Peter Holland and Stanley Wells) provide students, teachers, and interested readers with short books on important aspects of Shakespeare criticism and scholarship, including some general anthologies relating to Shakespeare.