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

都市と地方財政研究ハンドブック
Johnson, Craig L. / Moldogaziev, T. M. / Ross, J. M. (eds.), Research Handbook on City and Municipal Finance. (Elgar Handbooks in Public Administration and Management) 638 pp. 2023:9 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-457>
ISBN 978-1-80037-295-5 hard ¥69,168.- (税込) GB￡ 240.00 *

This timely Research Handbook explores the handling of city and municipal finances in the 21st century. It examines the impact of the Great Recession and COVID-19 pandemic on cities and municipalities, highlighting strengths, weaknesses, and avenues for future progress in city and municipal financial management.Bringing together leading global scholars of public finance and budgeting, economics, law, political science and policy analysis, this Research Handbook scrutinises how cities and municipalities have adapted after crisis periods. It combines theoretical ideas, empirical findings and practical applications, focusing on federalist systems as well as including global case studies from diverse governance contexts. Contributors analyse sources of revenue for cities and municipalities, critical areas of spending, fiscal structure, budgeting, debt, pensions and financial resilience. Forward thinking, it considers the strength and resilience of city and municipal finances in meeting long-term liabilities and responding to short-term crises.This Research Handbook will be an invaluable resource for students and scholars of public finance and administration, urban economics, and political economy. Providing cutting-edge policy recommendations, it will also be a highly useful guide for policy-makers and administrators seeking to effectively guide city and municipal finances.

地理学における重要方法　第4版
Clifford, Nicholas / Cope, Meghan / Gillespie, T. W. (eds.), Key Methods in Geography. 4th ed. 784 pp. 2023:5 (Sage, UK) <700-528>
ISBN 978-1-5297-7208-1 hard ¥39,483.- (税込) GB￡ 137.00 *
ISBN 978-1-5297-7209-8 paper ¥13,830.- (税込) GB￡ 47.99 *

Key Methods in Geography is the perfect introductory companion, providing an overview of qualitative and quantitative methods for human and physical geography. The fourth edition of this essential and accessible primer covers the breadth of the discipline and offer critical and contextual perspectives on research methods. New coverage takes account of newer technologies and practice, and 9 new chapters bring greater diversity of positionality and perspective to the volume, including decolonial methods, predicting, visualizing and modelling climate and environmental change, and writing up research. Case study examples, summaries and exercises have been included in each chapter to enable learning. This is vital reading for any student undertaking a Geography Methods module as well as a valuable resource for any student embarking on independent research as part of their degree.

Kresl, Peter K. / Bertin, Mattia (eds.), The Impact of COVID on Cities and Regions: Policy Responses of Local Leaders. (Cities) 240 pp. 2023:10 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-530>
ISBN 978-1-03-530894-1 hard ¥27,379.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00 *

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has arguably caused some of the most noticeable and influential societal and economic changes since World War Two. This path-breaking book investigates these changes and the subsequent responses of urban policy makers. Chapters offer keen insights into the methods differing urban regions have utilized to cope with their changing economic circumstances. With a global scope, the book focuses on the various significant impacts of the pandemic including effects on the employment of women and minorities, central city vitality, and the futures of small or isolated regions. Ultimately, it examines how policy makers are dealing with the prospective decline of social categories and of the vitality of their cities. Students and academics of such disciplines as urban policy, economic geography and public policy will find the conclusions offered by this book to be imperative for the development of current research agendas. It will additionally be beneficial for policy makers working in urban and regional government bodies.

Lawton Smith, Helen, The Geography of Academic Entrepreneurship: Spin-offs, Firm Growth and Regional Impact. (New Horizons in Regional Science) 192 pp. 2023:6 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-531>
ISBN 978-0-85793-704-9 hard ¥23,056.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00 *

Building on a variety of contrasting perspectives, this book focuses on the connection between university spin-offs and regional economic development. It aptly captures the diverse range of concepts relating to the main participants in the process of university spin-offs, reflecting on their roles and how these may have changed.This fascinating book provides the reader with an in-depth exploration into the spin-off process, examining how it can begin and evolve over time and how it links to regional development. Chapters highlight pertinent methodological issues previous studies have faced, while putting forward intriguing critiques of the institutional environment. The lifespan and performance of these spin-offs is scrutinised, as well as their operation at different stages of development. Interdisciplinary perspectives are summarised in order to fully investigate the importance of university spin-offs to the economic development of regions.The Geography of Academic Entrepreneurship will be of keen interest to academics within the fields of economic geography and entrepreneurial business, and to those researching technology transfer processes in various national contexts. It will additionally be of great use to postgraduate students researching these processes, as well as policymakers seeking to ascertain how university spin-offs should be comprehended.

Mustafa, Firuza Begham (ed.), Methodological Approaches in Integrated Geography. (Springer Texts in Social Sciences) 185 pp. 2023:6 (Springer, GW) <700-532>
ISBN 978-3-031-28783-1 paper ¥18,229.- (税込) EUR 74.99 *

This book covers methodology of the study for all aspects of human geography. As a comprehensive geography textbook, it consists of detailed research methodology for research in human geography including a few selected case studies in Asia. It explores different approaches, methodological possibilities, and challenges in conducting geographical research in human geography. New digital geographic data sources and GIS applications can help researchers to receive clearer concepts and obtain better measurements of the relevant attributes changes. Furthermore, the book provides an opportunity to critically examine the conceptualization and identification of the field in geographical research and how digital media has not only expanded the scope of what constitutes the field but has redefined the field in itself as well as the practices of observing, knowing, and analyzing the real world. The uniqueness of this book is due to the contribution of several professors and subject experts fromSouth East and East Asia with special particular reference to cases studies from this region of the world.

P.ネイカンプ他編　弾力性と地域開発－新しいロードマップ
Pescariu, Gabriela C. / Tiganasu, R. / Kourtit, K. / Nijkamp, P. (eds.), Resilience and Regional Development: New Roadmaps. 352 pp. 2023:8 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-534>
ISBN 978-1-03-531404-1 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *

Interdisciplinary in its approach, with expert contributors from diverse backgrounds, Resilience and Regional Development brings to light the significance of multiple dimensions of resilience and its implications for the economy. Using a spectrum of analytical tools and a diverse range of geographical case studies to draw multi-faceted conclusions with practical value, chapters delve into the current dynamic and complex context in which many regions evolve. The book focuses on key subjects such as theconcept of resilience, the negative effects generated by global shocks, systemic risks and vulnerabilities, and recovery and shock mitigation mechanisms. It also investigates the relevance of actionable regional initiatives in the spatial development process and how these enable a connection between decision-makers, places and people.The insightful case studies will be a useful resource for scholars in the field of regional science, international economics, growth and regional development, as well as researchers looking to expand their knowledge of resilience approaches. Students and practitioners interested in the implementation of regional policies will also find this book informative and practical.

Kharchi, Tahar, Mobilite, transport et organisation de l'espace dans la metropole de Montpellier: modelisation a partir des donnees de telephonie mobile et d'accessibilite des scolaires. (Territoires de la geographie) 358 p. 2023:3 (L'Harmattan, FR) <700-541>
ISBN 978-2-343-24811-0 paper ¥9,237.- (税込) EUR 38.00

Bukassa, Ambroise V., Leopoldville-Kinshasa: miroir de l'urbanisation de subsistance. (Etudes africaines. Urbanisme) 614 p. 2023:3 (L'Harmattan, FR) <700-1723>
ISBN 978-2-14-028330-7 paper ¥12,155.- (税込) EUR 50.00

Herrera, Veronica, Slow Harms and Citizen Action: Environmental Degradation and Policy Change in Latin American Cities. (Studies in Comparative Energy and Environmental Politics) 264 pp. 2023:9 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <700-1776>
ISBN 978-0-19-766902-0 hard ¥22,215.- (税込) US$ 99.00 *
ISBN 978-0-19-766903-7 paper ¥6,719.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

Environmental degradation is not new, yet the impact of pollution on human health and wellbeing is growing. According to the World Health Organization, 12.6 million people die annually from living or working near toxic pollution, amounting to one-quarter of global deaths. Ninety-two percent of these deaths occur in middle or low-income countries, where the majority of the global population lives. For the millions of communities around the world where pollution is a slow moving, long-standing problem, residents born into toxic exposure often perceive pollution as part of the everyday landscape, particularly in low-resource settings. Local communities may also be both victims of pollution and complicit in perpetrating it themselves. When and how do people mobilize around slow harms? Moreover, when does citizen action around slow harms unlock policy action? In Slow Harms and Citizen Action, Veronica Herrera chronicles the struggle against toxic exposure in urban Latin America. Comparing advocacy movements for river pollution remediation in the capital regions of Argentina, Colombia, and Peru, Herrera explains how citizen-led efforts helped create environmental governance through networks that included impacted communities (bonding mobilization) and resourced allies (bridging mobilization). Through bonding and bridging mobilization, citizen advocacy for slow harms activated the state's regulatory capacity. Moreover, Herrera illustrates how the most successful environmental movements occurred in settings where established human rights movements had previously helped dismantle state-sponsored militarized violence. By unpacking human rights movements as thoroughfares for environmental activism, Slow Harms and Citizen Action sheds new light on the struggles for environmental justice in Latin America.

持続可能な都市とコミュニティのための研究アジェンダ
McCormick, Kes / Evans, James et al. (eds.), A Research Agenda for Sustainable Cities and Communities. (Elgar Research Agendas) 224 pp. 2023:8 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-1816>
ISBN 978-1-80037-202-3 hard ¥28,820.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00 *

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.This timely Research Agenda explores how to accelerate the creation of sustainable, resilient, safe and prosperous cities. Looking towards the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, it presents an ambitious way forward for researchers, identifying opportunities for transformative change in cities and societies. Global in its outlook, this Research Agenda systematically reviews and critiques existing research on sustainable cities, calling for greater engagement with a diversity of perspectives. It interrogates foundational assumptions in the field and offers reframed perspectives on sustainability. Chapters also explore diverse approaches, actors and domains, locating emerging dynamics and new directions for practitioners. Community empowerment is a key theme, with contributions focusing on how to create socially just urban governance procedures. Examining key case studies from across the world, the book presents innovative suggestions for accelerators of urban transitions, including sharing cities, nature-based solutions, mission-oriented innovation and urban living labs.Combining vital scientific insights with cutting-edge policy and practice recommendations, this Research Agenda will be an essential resource for doctoral students, researchers and scholars seeking to be at the forefront of sustainable cities and communities.

McPhearson, Timon / Kabisch, N. / Frantzeskaki, N. (eds.), Nature-Based Solutions for Cities. 416 pp. 2023:9 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-1818>
ISBN 978-1-80037-675-5 hard ¥37,466.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *

Nature-based solutions (NBS) are increasingly being adopted to address climate change, health, and urban sustainability, yet ensuring they are effective and inclusive remains a challenge. Addressing these challenges through chapters by leading experts in both global south and north contexts, this book advances the science of NBS in cities and discusses the frontiers for next-generation urban NBS.NBS are fundamentally inter- and transdisciplinary approaches that require systems thinking and multilevel governance. With a focus on the multiple challenges that cities face, from heat and air pollution to storm water and threats to human health, this book puts forward a diversity of ideas for embracing complexity in mainstreaming NBS and inspiring new approaches to create the ecological urban futures we need.Speaking to the need for cities around the world to employ ecological, nature-based design, this book will be essential reading for early career professionals, practitioners, scholars, and students across multiple disciplines engaging with nature-based solutions including urban ecology, design, architecture, landscape architecture, geography, urban planning, policy, and management.

ジェントリフィケーションの研究アジェンダ
Curran, Winifred / Kern, Leslie (eds.), A Research Agenda for Gentrification. (Elgar Research Agendas) 252 pp. 2023:6 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-1843>
ISBN 978-1-80088-319-2 hard ¥28,820.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00 *

Elgar Research Agendas outline the future of research in a given area. Leading scholars are given the space to explore their subject in provocative ways, and map out the potential directions of travel. They are relevant but also visionary.Offering a new theoretical framework for understanding gentrification and displacement, this timely Research Agenda focuses on resistance as the central research area in this subject field.Arguing that the future of gentrification research should focus on accomplishing the end of gentrification, chapters provide practical organizing and policy strategies using international case studies which are rooted in community-based research.Encouraging researchers to find inspiration in new methods, sites and questions for exploring resistance, this Research Agenda seeks to empower communities and cities to reclaim urban life and city space for people by examining key issues such as housing insecurity and lived reality versus policy and practice.Graduate students and researchers of geography, urban planning and urban sociology will find the use of case studies informative and thought-provoking. The suggested practical strategies will also be beneficial for urban planners and policymakers to fight displacement and slow gentrification.

J.R.ショート著　都市部のグローバリズムの時代の生活
Short, John R., The Urban Now: Living in an Age of Urban Globalism. 336 pp. 2023:10 (E. Elgar, UK) <700-1855>
ISBN 978-1-03-531444-7 hard ¥30,261.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00 *

Drawing upon over a quarter of a century's worth of research, The Urban Now illuminates our present urban condition. John Rennie Short captures the main features of this moment of urban significance, investigating the city as a crucial arena strategically located between global flows and national surfaces.Divided into seven distinct parts, concise and accessible chapters delve into the city and its relation to globalization, urban imaginaries, climate change, Covid-19 and public health, traffic, technology, and everyday life. Conducting poignant analyses of a diverse group of changing cities, including Cali, Megalopolis, Mparntwe and Syracuse, the book explores questions surrounding postcolonial culture, deindustrialization, social inclusion, informal economies, and new class relationships. Short ultimately highlights the progressive possibilities and redemptive power of the urban experience to change lives and attitudes.Providing a theoretically sophisticated and empirically informed assessment of public policies, this unique book will prove an essential tool for students and scholars of urban and regional studies, human geography, sociology and social policy. Practical in scope, its appeal will extend to policymakers and practitioners with an interest in cities, urban development, globalization and urbanization.

Stangler, Cole, Paris Is Not Dead: Surviving Hypergentrification in the City of Light. 304 pp. 2023:10 (The New Pr., US) <700-1856>
ISBN 978-1-62097-782-8 hard ¥6,279.- (税込) US$ 27.99 *

Latimer, Trevor, Small Isn't Beautiful: The Case against Localism. 288 pp. 2023:2 (Brookings Institution Pr., US) <700-1342>
ISBN 978-0-8157-3971-5 hard ¥17,952.- (税込) US$ 80.00 *
ISBN 978-0-8157-4048-3 paper ¥6,719.- (税込) US$ 29.95 *

Ermus, Cindy, Urban Disasters. (Elements in Global Urban History) 2023:7 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <700-1387>
ISBN 978-1-00-900190-8 paper ¥4,899.- (税込) GB￡ 17.00 *

This Element explores the history of urban disasters around the globe over the last three-hundred years. It introduces the reader to central concepts that help define the study of disasters, then moves on to explore the relationship between cities and disasters including earthquakes, hurricanes, fires, and epidemics. It asks, for example: How have cities responded in times of crisis, and what practices, infrastructures, and/or institutions have they introduced to prevent disasters from reoccurring? Who suffers most when urban disasters strike, and why? In what ways do catastrophes change cities? How, if at all, are cities unique from the countryside? To answer these questions and more, this concise history looks at a series of case studies from the eighteenth century through to COVID-19. The Element concludes with a brief look at the ongoing effects of climate change and the future of cities.