Trousson, Raymond / Vercruysse, Jeroom (dir.), Dictionnaire general de Voltaire. (Champion classiques, references et dictionnaires 18) 1272 p. 2020:10 (Champion, FR) <670-9>
ISBN 978-2-38096-016-7 paper ¥7,064.- (税込) EUR 38.00

同性愛歴史事典　第2版
Pickett, Brent L., Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements) 357 pp. 2022:3 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <671-8>
ISBN 978-1-5381-5044-3 hard ¥39,045.- (税込) US$ 174.00 *

The history of same-sex attraction and love is relevant to many aspects of history, including its social, religious, and political dimensions. The Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality provides a comprehensive survey of same-sex relations from ancient China and Greece to the contemporary world. The book covers religious traditions that have tolerated or had a role for same-sex relations, to those that have condemned it and called for punishment. The legal treatment of homosexuality, and the development in the modern world of a gay rights movements, are central areas of focus. In addition, there are a number of entries for specific countries and regions that provides concise summaries of how same-sex relations have been understood and treated around the globe. Court decisions and emerging norms in international law are also covered.Historical Dictionary of Homosexuality, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries on important historical figures, philosophic, artistic, and literary treatments of same-sex love, historical terms, and contemporary events. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about homosexuality.

タキトゥス百科事典　全2巻
Pagan, Victoria Emma (ed.), The Tacitus Encyclopedia. 2 vols. 1456 pp. 2022:4 (Wiley-Blackwell, UK) <671-7>
ISBN 978-1-4443-5025-8 hard ¥94,248.- (税込) US$ 420.00 *

The most comprehensive reference work on Tacitus published in English The Tacitus Encyclopedia is the only complete reference of its kind in the field of Tacitean studies. Spanning two volumes, this unprecedented resource contains more than 1,000 entries covering every person and place named in all extant works of Roman historian and politician Tacitus (c. 56-120 CE). Written by an international collaboration of diverse contributors, the entries contextualize individuals and places named in Tacitus and show their relationship to the larger Tacitean corpus. Alphabetized and cross-referenced entries contain general descriptions and background information of items as they appear in the texts, citations to ancient sources and relevant scholarship, and suggested readings. Designed to be a starting point for further research, the Encyclopedia also includes 165 key concepts topics related to the study of Tacitus, including ancient historiography, history, social history, gender and sexuality, literary criticism, ancient authors, reception, and material culture. Providing readers with an expansive view of the contents of Tacitus, this invaluable reference: Covers approximately 1,000 individuals and 400 regions, cities, towns, and geographical and topological featuresProvides readers of all levels with an accessible entry point to Tacitus's Annals, Histories, Agricola, Germania, and Dialogue on OratorsExplores a broad range of topics such as gender, slavery, literary history, and the reigns of individual emperorsTreats the scholarship and reception of Tacitus from antiquity to the presentDiscusses scholarly trends, current methodology, and future directions of Tacitean studiesAvailable in print and online, The Tacitus Encyclopedia is a must-have resource for students and academics in the fields of history, historiography, classics, art history, social sciences, European intellectual history, archaeology, and Roman studies.

現代アメリカのフィクション百科事典　全2巻
O'Donnell, Patrick / Burn, Stephen J. / Larkin, L. (eds.), Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction. 2 vols. 1100 pp. 2022:4 (Wiley-Blackwell, UK) <671-6>
ISBN 978-1-119-43171-8 hard ¥104,109.- (税込) US$ 463.95 *

Fresh perspectives and eye-opening discussions of contemporary American fiction In The Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction: 1980-2020, a team of distinguished scholars delivers a focused and in-depth collection of essays on some of the most significant and influential authors and literary subjects of the last four decades. Cutting-edge entries from established and new voices discuss subjects as varied as multiculturalism, contemporary regionalisms, realism after poststructuralism, indigenous narratives, globalism, and big data in the context of American fiction from the last 40 years. The Encyclopedia provides an overview of American fiction at the turn of the millennium as well as a vision of what may come. It perfectly balances analysis, summary, and critique for an illuminating treatment of the subject matter. This collection also includes: An exciting mix of established and emerging contributors from around the world discussing central and cutting-edge topics in American fiction studiesFocused, critical explorations of authors and subjects of critical importance to American fictionTopics that reflect the energies and tendencies of contemporary American fiction from the forty years between 1980 and 2020 The Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Fiction: 1980-2020 is a must-have resource for undergraduate and graduate students of American literature, English, creative writing, and fiction studies. It will also earn a place in the libraries of scholars seeking an authoritative array of contributions on both established and newer authors of contemporary fiction.

Nelson, Randy J., The Oxford Encyclopedia of Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Systems. 2 vols. 1408 pp. 2022:10 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <671-5>
ISBN 978-0-19-046491-2 hard ¥97,614.- (税込) US$ 435.00 *

The Oxford Encyclopedia of Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Systems provides an up-to-date survey of the wide range of scholarship being conducted on these two systems in the field of neuroendocrinology. The Encyclopedia includes more than 50 articles--each approximately 8,000 words in length--that provide thorough overviews of a diverse set of topics in neuroendocrine regulation, neuroimmunology, behavioral neuroendocrinology, autonomic regulation, stress, thirst and water balance, regulation of food intake, and biological rhythms and sleep, among many others. All authors were commissioned specifically for the Encyclopedia, and all articles received blind peer reviews. The articles provide critical and synthetic examinations, as well as the history, progress, direction, and debates about research on a given topic, surveying developments and different perspectives, and discussing important contributors and contributions. The Encyclopedia offers coverage of core and emerging areas of research to provide readers a reliable source of specialist information on topics not discussed in existing reference works. As such, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Neuroendocrine and Autonomic Systems represents a unique contribution to scholarship in neuroendocrinology and will be a standard reference for researchers, students, and professionals in the field.

東南アジアの現代政治事典　第5版
Liow, Joseph Chinyong, Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia. 5th ed. (Politics in Asia) 624 pp. 2022:7 (Routledge, UK) <671-4>
ISBN 978-0-367-62147-6 hard ¥38,907.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-63967-9 paper ¥11,524.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99 *

The past three decades since the end of the Cold War have been a time of remarkable change for Southeast Asia. Long seen as an arena for superpower rivalry, Southeast Asia is increasingly coming into its own by locating itself at the forefront of regional integration initiatives that involve not only the states of the region, but major external powers such as the United States, China, India, Japan, and Australia. Extensively updated and revised in light of these changes and developments, this fifth edition of Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia remains indispensable. This new edition starts with profiles of each Southeast Asian country, before providing over 500 alphabetically arranged individual entries, each containing detailed accounts and analyses of major episodes and treaties, political parties and institutions, civil society movements, and regional and international organizations. Biographies of significant political leaders and personalities, both past and present, are also provided. Entries are comprehensively cross-referenced, and an index by country directs readers to all entries concerning a particular country. The Dictionary concludes with an extensive bibliography that serves as a guide to further reading. An essential one-stop reference book, this book is an indispensable tool for all scholars and students of Asian politics and international affairs, and a vital resource for journalists, diplomats, policy makers, and others with an interest in the region.

UNESCO史事典　第2版
Lin, Lin / Spaulding, Seth, Historical Dictionary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of International Organizations) 768 pp. 2022:6 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <671-3>
ISBN 978-1-5381-6904-9 hard ¥68,442.- (税込) US$ 305.00 *

Established in the aftermath of World War II, UNESCO succinctly states its peace mission as well as its peaceful resolution to peace in its Constitution-constructing the "defenses of peace" in the minds of peoples on the "intellectual and moral" grounds. For more than seven decades, UNESCO has been consistently positioning peace as its unwavering core and ultimate goal through promoting international understanding and cooperation in and across its five major sectors of competence in education, natural sciences, communication and Information, and social and human Sciences.Historical Dictionary of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 700 cross-referenced entries on UNESCO's initiatives, programs, projects, normative instruments, and partners over the past 76 years. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about UNESCO.

キューバ史事典　第3版
Kapcia, Antoni, Historical Dictionary of Cuba. 3rd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of the Americas) 688 pp. 2022:5 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <671-2>
ISBN 978-1-4422-6454-0 hard ¥62,607.- (税込) US$ 279.00 *

This work is a completely new Historical Dictionary for Cuba (the first since 1988). It gives a comprehensive and detailed coverage and analysis of all of the key elements, factors, biographies, narratives, and treaties in Cuban history from the 1400s to the present day, with an emphasis on the decades after 1959.Historical Dictionary of Cuba, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 1.000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Cuba.

フッサール哲学史事典　第2版
Drummond, John J., Historical Dictionary of Husserl's Philosophy. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series) 336 pp. 2022:3 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <671-1>
ISBN 978-1-5381-3344-6 hard ¥35,455.- (税込) US$ 158.00 *

Edmund Husserl is generally regarded as the founding figure of the philosophical movement of "phenomenology," by which he understands a descriptive science of the essential structures of experiences and of their objects precisely as these are experienced. Phenomenology has had a decisive influence on philosophy in the 20th century, especially in Europe. The movement known as "continental philosophy," whether practiced in Europe or elsewhere, has its roots in phenomenology and in the post-Hegelian philosophies of Soren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, and Karl Marx. Historical Dictionary of Husserl's Philosophy, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 600 cross-referenced entries on his key concepts and major writings as well as entries on his most important predecessors, contemporaries, and successors. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Edmund Husserl.