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

グローバル・サウスにおける農村と都市のつながりハンドブック
Tacoli, Cecilia / Agergaard, Jytte et al. (eds.), Handbook on Rural-Urban Linkages in the Global South. 400 pp. 2025:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-986>
ISBN 978-1-80220-770-5 hard ¥47,008.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00

This Handbook offers a comprehensive review of how, in rapidly urbanizing low- and middle-income countries, the links between rural and urban areas, people and enterprises are becoming increasingly intense and complex. With a focus on how rural-urban linkages are being shaped by the intersection of the local and the global, this Handbook illustrates how and where locally specific geographic, socio-economic and political contexts interact with global dynamics.Focussing on how planning for socially and environmentally just urban transitions requires a better understanding of changing rural livelihoods, the Handbook explores: what drives migration and mobility; how emerging small towns and peri-urban areas develop, and how demand for food and natural resources evolves with urbanization. With chapters written by a diverse array of researchers, as well as practitioners in the field, this Handbook offers a wide range of perspectives on the topic.The Handbook on Rural-Urban Linkages in the Global South will be of particular interest to academics specializing in human geography, development economics, development studies and sociology. Development practitioners will also benefit from a better understanding of how different contexts shape diverse trajectories.

Visvizi, Anna / Troisi, Orlando / Grimaldi, Mara (eds.), ICT, the Business Sector and Smart Cities. 256 pp. 2024:11 (Routledge, UK) <733-466>
ISBN 978-1-03-257784-5 hard ¥42,735.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

This book examines smart cities through the lens of the information and communication technology (ICT)-driven transformation of the economy and economic systems and the resulting changes influencing organizations (public, private, and voluntary) and citizens in the smart city. In this context, the chapters included in this book address very specific questions pertaining to modes and models of economic collaboration, interest aggregation, and determinants of sustainable growth and development in the smart city. To this end, the circular economy, the sharing economy, the platform economy, and open innovation in the smart city are discussed. The notions of economic performance, competition, and business model innovation (BMI) are elaborated in detail. Finally, the question of the fragility of labor markets, including the availability of talent, is explored. By applying conceptually sound, inter- and multi-disciplinary approaches, frequently including case studies, this book provides a thorough insight into the complex question of how tools specific to the fields of economics, business management, innovation management, strategic management, entrepreneurship, and human resource management can be useful in view of understanding and harnessing the intrusion of ICT in the city space.

GIS入門
Mukherjee, Falguni, Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. (Exploring Geography) 268 pp. 2024:12 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <733-31>
ISBN 978-1-5381-5200-3 hard ¥28,028.- (税込) US$ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-5381-5201-0 paper ¥12,720.- (税込) US$ 59.00

This richly-illustrated, full-color textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the basics of Geographic Information Systems. Written in a clear and accessible style, it makes the complex and sophisticated field of GIS and spatial thinking comprehensible for first-time users. Exercises in every chapter allow students to master GIS skills.

P.K.Kresl編　危機の時代における都市のイノベーション
Kresl, Peter Karl (ed.), City Innovation in a Time of Crisis. 264 pp. 2024:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-324>
ISBN 978-1-03-532797-3 hard ¥29,914.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00

Recognizing the profound impact of the COVID pandemic on cities, this book explores the role of city leaders and innovation in responding to crises. Peter Karl Kresl brings together experts from across the world to analyze the future of cities and identify important ways to prepare for and manage catastrophes in urban settings.The book outlines the significant loss of competitiveness suffered by cities during the pandemic due to home working; the closure of retail, restaurant, club and cultural venues; lower tax revenues; and reduced demand for public transport. Presenting city leaders as active agents, authors evaluate the strategies that have been devised to regain and enhance the competitive position of cities. They examine case studies from across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America, covering key themes including tourism, education, entrepreneurship and quality of life.City Innovation in a Time of Crisis is an essential read for students and scholars of urban studies, economic geography, public policy and development. It is also a valuable resource for city leaders due to its extensive practical applications.

Bibri, Simon Elias, Artificial Intelligence of Things for Smarter Eco-Cities: Pioneering the Environmental Synergies of Urban Brain, Digital Twin, Metabolic Circularity, and Platform. 602 pp. 2025:1 (CRC Pr., US) <733-1173>
ISBN 978-1-03-288156-0 hard ¥71,225.- (税込) GB￡ 250.00
ISBN 978-1-03-288155-3 paper ¥27,062.- (税込) GB￡ 94.99

This book takes readers on a captivating journey into the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI of Things (AIoT) technologies in reshaping sustainable urban development. By combining comprehensive theoretical analyses, synthesized empirical evidence, and practical case studies, it offers pioneering interdisciplinary insights and unifying frameworks. The book highlights the synergistic integration of Urban Brain (UB), Urban Digital Twin (UDT), Smart Urban Metabolism (SUM), and platform urbanism, underscored by their collaborative potential to revolutionize the environmental management, planning, and governance of smarter eco-cities and sustainable smart cities. It leverages cutting-edge technologies and data-driven approaches to optimize urban systems, resource efficiency, and resilience. This approach provides a holistic understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI- and AIoT-driven sustainable urban development.Targeting a broad and diverse audience across multiple disciplines and fields, the book aims to share state-of-the-art research, present innovative solutions, and forecast future trends in urban sustainability. As both a seminal reference and a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, industry experts, and policymakers, it provides essential guidance for those engaged in driving technological innovation, steering urban transformation, promoting environmental sustainability, or working at the crossroads of these critical areas.

Brandellero, Sara / Krakowska Rodrigues, K. et al. (eds.), Urban Nightlife and Contested Spaces: Cultural Encounters After Dusk. (Cities and Cultures) 248 pp. 2024:12 (Amsterdam U. Pr., NE) <733-1213>
ISBN 978-90-485-5874-2 hard ¥30,484.- (税込) GB￡ 107.00

Urban Nightlife and Contested Spaces: Cultural Encounters after Dusk captures the multifarious nature of the urban night and how it is lived, structured, and reflected upon in diverse cultural and artistic expressions. The volume acknowledges the urban night as an often-overlooked key dimension necessary to understand the complexities of today's urban spaces, including the often-polarizing question of migration. After dusk, urban social challenges are often magnified, as questions of who can be where and when - along ethnic, racial or gender lines, for example - gain an additional dimension. The volume underscores, indeed, the multi-dimensionality of night spaces, where bottom-up, grassroot initiatives provide opportunities for self-expression by traditionally marginalized and silenced groups. Chapters span disciplines of urbanism and urban history, literary, film and cultural studies, music, sociology of labour, anthropology of migration, alongside autoethnographic contributions and practice-based photo essays by artists for whom the night is their habitual setting and canvas.

Carter-White, Richard / Minca, Claudio, A Spatial Theory of the Camp: Geopolitics, Biopolitics and the Immunitarian State. (Counter-geographies of the Refugee Balkan Route series) 368 pp. 2025:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1214>
ISBN 978-1-80088-768-8 hard ¥32,763.- (税込) GB￡ 115.00

This is an open access work distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Users can redistribute the work for non-commercial purposes, as long as it is passed along unchanged and in whole, as detailed in the License. The copyright holders must be clearly credited as the owner of the original work. Any translation or adaptation of the original content requires the written authorization of the copyright holders.From concentration camps to refugee settlements, there is little consensus about what exactly defines 'the camp'. This timely and comprehensive book adopts a geographical perspective to develop a spatial theory of the camp, advancing the interdisciplinary field of camp studies. Richard Carter-White and Claudio Minca explore the spatial logics and practices that unite different camps, demonstrating why the camp has become such an integral tool of contemporary governance and what this reveals about the geopolitics and biopolitics of the modern nation-state.Through a thorough parallel analysis of historical concentration camps and contemporary refugee camps, this book conceptualizes 'the camp' as an institution through which selected groups and individuals are included in society through a set of exclusionary practices. Providing an innovative and multifaceted geographical analysis of camp contexts, chapters focus on the examples of Auschwitz concentration camp and refugee camps along the Balkan Route. Throughout the analysis, the book draws upon Roberto Esposito's political philosophy to theorize that camps are an attempt at 'immunizing' the nation-state from its inherent state of crisis.A Spatial Theory of the Camp will be an indispensable reference for those interested in camp studies. It will also be beneficial to students and academics of human geography, political philosophy, Holocaust studies, and refugee and migration studies.

Chen, Guo / Eaves, LaToya E. (eds.), How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography: Theory, Praxis, and Shaping our Future. (How To Guides) 352 pp. 2024:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1215>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1075-3 hard ¥34,188.- (税込) GB￡ 120.00

Responding to increasing interest in fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJ) in geography, Guo Chen and LaToya E. Eaves lead a rich volume of three parts from over 40 authors to represent cutting-edge scholarship and real-world examples from leading geographers, diverse intellectuals, and advocates from various subdisciplinary fields and interconnected world regions.Examining the foundations of why DEIJ matters in geography, this book engages readers in historical and empirical facts and a number of epistemic interventions from Black, Latinx, Indigenous and Asian-American geographies, as well as Women of Colour, queer, trans, and disabled geographers. It also provides theory-informed, yet hands-on guidance on how to foster DEIJ across academia, through geography unit leadership, school geography, graduate students, undergraduate teaching, and mentorship for safe and inclusive fieldwork. Ultimately, this book envisions the future of geographical knowledge-making with most recent examples about how to embrace DEIJ in a wide range of fields, including mapping and geographic information systems (GIS), physical geography and environmental science, radical geography, human geography, and urban geography.How to Foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Geography is an important read for students, researchers and academics in all subdisciplines of geography, across human, environmental, and physical geography, regional geography, geographic methods, and geographical education, as well as those interested in feminist geography, decolonial and anti-racist geography, and critical geography approaches. The book is also beneficial to practitioners and policymakers aiming to foster DEIJ in higher education in the social sciences, natural sciences, arts and humanities.

Froy, Francesca, Rebuilding Urban Complexity: A Configurational Approach to Postindustrial Cities. (Routledge Research in Planning and Urban Design) 184 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <733-1216>
ISBN 978-1-03-238456-6 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

This is a book about urban complexity - how it evolves and how it gets destroyed. It explores the structures of interdependency which underpin cities, where the many different 'parts' (people, streets, industry sectors) interact to form an evolving 'whole'.This book explores the evolution and destruction of complexity in one city - Greater Manchester - but also other post-industrial cities, including Sheffield and Newcastle, Detroit and New Haven. The focus is on the networked qualities of public urban space, and how street networks work as multiscale systems. The book also explores economic networks, and the evolving sets of interconnecting economic capabilities which help to shape urban economies. It demonstrates how cities evolve through processes of self-organisation - and conclude by considering how policy makers can best harness such processes as they rebuild urban complexity following the insensitive planning interventions of the 1960s and 1970s.The book will appeal to anybody with an interest in cities, and how they work. It is interdisciplinary in scope, weaving in strands from architecture, economics, history, anthropology and ecology. It is written for both academics but also non-academics, including urban planners, architects and policy makers.

P.K.Kresl著　都市の競争力とポストCOVIDの都市
Kresl, Peter K., Urban Competitiveness and the Post-COVID City. (Cities) 160 pp. 2025:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1217>
ISBN 978-1-03-534015-6 hard ¥21,367.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00

Exploring the impacts of the severe disruption caused by COVID-19 on major cities, Peter Karl Kresl expertly expands upon the nature of the challenges this has posed. He examines the policies that local leaders can adopt to limit long-lasting negative impacts and renew cities' vitality and competitiveness.Kresl conducts a unique investigation into how even the most internationally engaged cities and larger urban regions can decline in competitiveness and identifies opportunities for how they might regain it. Chapters cover measures introduced to protect populations, such as distance working, and how these created issues for central business districts, subsequently decreasing the quality of life for workers dependent on retail and hospitality sales in these areas. Using examples from Europe, North America and Oceania, the book details the process of regaining urban competitiveness and provides a guide for policymakers on how to manage future existential threats to urban areas.Urban Competitiveness and the Post-COVID City is an invaluable resource for students and researchers of urban economics and policy. Policymakers will also find essential recommendations for public policy as well as analysis of the urban consequences of social distancing and work-from-home measures.

都市計画の原理
Lai, Lawrence W. C. / Kwong, Jason W. Y., Principles of Town Planning: Translating Concepts to Applications. 144 pp. 2025:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1219>
ISBN 978-1-03-534863-3 hard ¥21,367.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00
ISBN 978-1-03-534865-7 paper ¥8,547.- (税込) GB￡ 30.00

This accessibly written textbook provides a clear and systematic introduction to the fundamental principles of town planning, applied within the context of the common-law land market. Using an innovative structure of key propositions, sections cover basic definitions and concepts of urban planning, physical planning principles and applications, development control, and policy issues relating to human settlement and property values. Informed by foundational concepts of property rights and cadastral boundaries, the book also covers sustainable urban development and renewal.Key Features:Each chapter includes concise propositions on planning principles, chapter summaries and discussion questions to facilitate learning.A clear account of fundamental town planning concepts and their applications in terms of property rights, land markets, and basic urban development.With a strong focus on practice rather than theory, the book is underpinned by Ronald Coase's neo-institutional economic concepts on the allocation of resources in town planning.This is an invaluable textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of town planning, urban development and surveying. It will also be beneficial for the professional development of practitioners and town planners who want to expand their knowledge of the key concepts in the field.

Larsen, Troels S. / Delica, Kristian N., Fragmenting Cities: The State, Territorial Stigmatization and Urban Marginality. (Cities) 270 pp. 2024:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1220>
ISBN 978-1-78990-693-6 hard ¥28,490.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00

Fragmenting Cities offers a conceptionally innovative and empirically detailed analysis of the surprising acceptance and normalization of state-based stigmatization and discrimination based on place. It does this by drawing on the example of first state-sanctioned definition of "ghetto", the controversial "ghetto list" produced by the Danish government.Troels Schultz Larsen and Kristian Nagel Delica introduce policy schizophrenia as a concept to describe instances where the state simultaneously stigmatizes people from the top while engaging in urban renewal at the bottom, deepening the fragmentation of the city. They develop a meticulously researched neo-Bourdieusian model of the state as nested fields, designed for empirical confrontation and comparative analysis. Through comprehensive socio-historical analysis, this book demonstrates how marked urban and political changes over the past four decades constituted a symbolic revolution, radically upending the fundamentals of not-for-profit housing.Investigating relationships that have been neglected in contemporary governance research, urban studies, and critical political geography, this book is an essential read for academics, researchers and students of human geography, sociology, urban studies, planning, and governance. Additionally, it is an accessible and innovative resource for policymakers in the field.

Maloutas, Thomas (ed.), Athens: A Rapidly Changing Metropolis in the European South. (Built Environment City Studies) 150 pp. 2024:10 (Routledge, UK) <733-1221>
ISBN 978-1-03-265978-7 hard ¥14,241.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

This book looks at the current trends in Athens, the capital city of Greece, and focuses on the processes of globalization it has been undergoing during the last two decades. In this time the city has transformed from a low-key, petty bourgeois cohesive and rather isolated city in south-eastern Europe to an internationally visible metropolis, increasingly unequal and polarized.The book mainly deals with changes in the social structure and the ways that different groups are linked to the city's built environment. The main issues discussed in the book include the economic identity and the position of Athens in the regional and global urban networks; the reproduction of class and ethnic boundaries and the uneven distribution of different social groups in urban space; the exploration of political processes related to the class vote, including the gender and demographic profile of the city's electorate; the making of the built environment, the main trends in real estate and the ways they affect the housing market. Athens is not abundantly discussed in the urban studies literature, even though social and spatial changes have been remarkable. As such, this book provides a concise overview of the main socioeconomic and spatial changes in Athens during the last two decades and their significance beyond the case of Athens.This book will be of interest to researchers and students of the built environment, urban studies and urban sociology.

都市再考
Molder, Maria Filomena / Conceicao, N. / Fonseca, N. (eds.), Rethinking the City: Reconfiguration and Fragmentation. (Routledge Studies in Urban Sociology) 302 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <733-1222>
ISBN 978-1-03-259097-4 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00

Interdisciplinary in approach, this book employs the key concepts of fragmentation and reconfiguration to consider the ways in which human experience and artistic practice can engage with and respond to the dis-integration that characterises modern cities. Asking how we might unsettle and decrypt the homogeneous images of cities created by processes linked to capitalism and globalisation, it invites us to consider the possibility of reimagining and rethinking the urban spaces we inhabit.An exploration of the complex relationship between aesthetics, the arts and the city, Rethinking the City: Reconfiguration and Fragmentation will appeal to scholars across various disciplines, including philosophy, urban sociology and geography, anthropology, political theory and visual and media studies.

Othengrafen, Frank / Herrmann, Sylvia et al. (eds.), Social Cohesion and Resilience through Citizen Engagement: A Place-Based Approach. 288 pp. 2024:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <733-1224>
ISBN 978-1-03-531709-7 hard ¥29,914.- (税込) GB￡ 105.00

This incisive book examines how citizens are increasingly taking it upon themselves to change their neighbourhoods and communities, becoming co-producers, makers and pioneers who actively participate in the design of urban spaces and spatial processes. Analysing the potentials and limitations of civic engagement, it discusses how such participation has led to greater cohesion of communities against changing environments. The book explores a diverse range of examples and case studies related to local practices in urban neighbourhoods and communities, reflecting the variability of civic initiatives in European cities and regions. Investigating critical topics such as cultural heritage, social or third places and tactical urbanism, chapters examine the relations between (temporary) civic engagement, social cohesion and resilience, urban change, urban planning and governance. As citizens' actions and initiatives are becoming increasingly influential in cities and regions, it presents bottom-up and top-down approaches to better understand the spatial impacts and dimensions of civic engagement. Social Cohesion and Resilience through Citizen Engagement will prove an indispensable resource for postgraduate students of urban policy, strategic spatial planning, town and country planning, urban and regional development and territorial governance. Its timely analysis of developments and planning strategies will also benefit policy makers interested in civic engagement and urban change.

Pauleit, Stephan / Kellmann, Michael / Beckmann, J. (eds.), Creating Urban and Workplace Environments for Recovery and Well-being: New Perspectives on Urban Design and Mental Health. (Advances in Recovery and Stress Research) 272 pp. 2024:12 (Routledge, UK) <733-1225>
ISBN 978-1-03-256427-2 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00
ISBN 978-1-03-256424-1 paper ¥11,392.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

This essential book offers suggestions for how cities and spaces can be planned and designed to reduce the impact of stress, provide opportunities for recovery, and promote the resilience of individuals in urban communities.Connecting research from different scientific disciplines, the book provides a broader perspective of creating healthy lifestyle in society. It focuses on mental health and well-being by exploring how urban and workplace environments can be created to enhance and promote recovery. Divided into three parts, the book begins by investigating the multi-dimensional challenges of planning and design for stress reduction and recovery in urban areas. Part 2 concentrates on the design of residential and working environments, including commuting between the two, while Part 3 considers how neighbourhoods and entire cities contribute to or obstruct stress reduction, recovery and well-being. The book concludes by demonstrating how the insights from the book can be implemented in practice, to create restorative and inclusive environments. Bringing together leading experts, the book offers an interdisciplinary perspective for increasing well-being in urban developments.The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in related fields, including environmental psychologists, urban planners, architects and landscape architects, health care staff, and policy makers.

Yigitcanlar, Tan, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics. 304 pp. 2024:12 (CRC Pr., US) <733-1228>
ISBN 978-1-03-286128-9 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-03-286123-4 paper ¥12,817.- (税込) GB￡ 44.99

This volume thoroughly explores the perceptions and ethical considerations surrounding urban AI. Yigitcanlar delves into the complex public and professional views on AI, offering invaluable insights for policymakers, urban planners, and developers.As the world rapidly advances technologically, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) has become increasingly significant. AI's transformative power spans various sectors, revolutionising how we operate and innovate in fields such as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and space exploration. Despite its wide-reaching impact, the integration of AI into urban planning and development remains relatively underexplored. This is surprising given AI's immense potential to revolutionise urban design, management, and experience. Comprising eight comprehensive and insightful chapters, the book examines AI's role in urban contexts, including its applications, public perceptions, and ethical implications. The first part of the guidebook delves into varied perceptions of AI within different urban sectors, presenting detailed perception analyses on AI's role in urban planning, local government services, disaster management, and the construction industry. The second part shifts focus to the ethical implications and responsible implementation of AI in urban settings. It provides frameworks and strategies to ensure AI technologies contribute positively to urban development while mitigating potential risks and ethical concerns.This volume, alongside its companion Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies, offers a holistic view of Urban Artificial Intelligence. Together, these books provide essential insights for urban planners, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in AI and urban development, guiding responsible AI integration to foster smarter, more sustainable, and equitable urban environments.

Yigitcanlar, Tan, Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Concepts and Technologies. 328 pp. 2024:12 (CRC Pr., US) <733-1229>
ISBN 978-1-03-286134-0 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-03-286130-2 paper ¥12,817.- (税込) GB￡ 44.99

Yigitcanlar offers a comprehensive exploration of AI's role in shaping modern cities. This volume delves into how AI-driven analytics and big data provide city planners with deeper insights, enabling more informed decision-making. These insights lead to more efficient resource use, improved public services, and better infrastructure management.In the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising various sectors, fundamentally altering our approach to problem-solving and innovation. AI's transformative power spans industries from healthcare to finance, and now, it is poised to redefine urban planning and development. Urban areas, as the epicentres of human activity and progress, face myriad challenges such as population growth, resource management, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure development. Traditional methods often fall short in addressing these complexities, making the integration of AI an essential frontier. Comprising seven extensive and insightful chapters, this volume bridges the gap between the theoretical potential and practical implementation of AI in urban contexts. It covers foundational concepts of urban AI, examines its applications across different domains, and explores how AI can improve urban life through smarter home technologies and personalized public services.This first volume is complemented by Urban Artificial Intelligence: A Guidebook for Understanding Perceptions and Ethics, which delves into the ethical and perceptual dimensions of AI in urban settings. Together, these volumes provide a holistic view of Urban Artificial Intelligence, offering essential insights for urban planners, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and urban development.