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

Reiffen, Franziska, The Social Life of the Mall: Working and Dwelling in Urban Argentina. (Urban Studies) 252 S. 2024:10 (Transcript, GW) <739-596>
ISBN 978-3-8376-7364-7 paper ¥10,444.- (税込) EUR 45.00

Paseo La Estacion, a mall in Buenos Aires, is as much a place of transit as a place of encounter, where long-term residents and newcomers, people with and without jobs, homeowners and those without housing meet. In the process, social tensions emerge, especially when classist, migrantizing, and moralizing distinctions become relevant in conflict-laden negotiations of belonging. In an ethnography of the mall, Franziska Reiffen explores how people find opportunities for social, economic, and political participation in precarious conditions, and shows how people create socially meaningful places in a city characterized by diversity, inequality, and mobility.

Ghosh, Shovan / Majumdar, S. / Cheshmehzangi, A. (eds.), Cities of Tomorrow: Urban Resilience and Climate Change Preparedness. (Urban Sustainability) 315 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <739-604>
ISBN 978-981-9796-57-1 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book takes a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to urban resilience and climate change preparedness. It combines theoretical insights, practical case studies and innovative strategies to address the complex challenges cities face in an era of rapid urbanisation and changing climate patterns. It presents a fresh and innovative approach to addressing the intertwined challenges of urban resilience and climate change preparedness. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on forward-looking strategies, multidisciplinary insights and a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and collaborative approaches. This book is likely to be diverse, encompassing professionals, academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, students and individuals interested in the fields of urban planning, environmental science, sustainability, climate change adaptation and related disciplines. The book aims to appeal to both experts in the field and those new to the subject, providing a valuable resource for different audiences.

Hopman, David Dumez, Creative Regionalism: Renewing the Aesthetic Experience of Landscape in Environmental Design and Planning. 304 pp. 2025:6 (George F. Thompson Pub., US) <739-606>
ISBN 978-1-938086-54-0 paper ¥9,949.- (税込) US$ 45.00

Andres, Lauren, Adaptable Cities and Temporary Urbanisms. 320 pp. 2025:2 (Columbia U. Pr., US) <739-622>
ISBN 978-0-231-20806-2 hard ¥30,954.- (税込) US$ 140.00
ISBN 978-0-231-20807-9 paper ¥7,738.- (税込) US$ 35.00

Cities are typically thought of as permanent. Structures, streets, infrastructure, and other features of the built environment, even if they are periodically replaced, are intended to endure. But temporary, flexible spaces and uses are essential to how cities function and the ways urban dwellers inhabit them. Such adaptability, moreover, is fundamental if cities are to meet the challenges of the future.This book examines temporary urbanisms across varied global contexts, considering their significance for cities and everyday life as well as for policy and practice. It brings together many distinct forms and facets of temporariness and adaptability-from sites of consumption by privileged residents to the survival strategies of marginalized groups-drawing on examples spanning five continents. Lauren Andres explores the driving forces of adaptability as well as the power dynamics and tensions between temporariness and permanence. She highlights how adaptability enhances livability, sustainability, and resilience, showing its importance for addressing crises such as climate change, socioeconomic inequalities, and pandemics. Authoritative and wide-ranging, Adaptable Cities and Temporary Urbanisms reveals why experimentation and creativity are crucial to the present and future of cities.

Damurski, Lukasz, The Foundations of Multi-channel Neighborhood Governance. (Local and Urban Governance) 144 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <739-623>
ISBN 978-3-031-75123-3 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99

The book presents various aspects of the current urban development in the context of the recent rapid growth of the ICT sector. It focuses on the local scale, in line with the notion that the neighborhood is the fundamental component of any urban area. Beginning with a critical overview of the urban governance paradigms, through a careful analysis of the multifaceted relationships between the Internet and the urban functions, followed by a description of selected approaches to local urban spatial policy, it concludes with a concept of multi-channel neighborhood governance (MCNG). The key observation is that the accelerating virtualization of urban life has profound consequences for the spatial, social, and economic structures of cities. At the local level, it is changing the functional profile of neighborhoods, replacing some traditional on-site local services with online ones, reducing (or even eliminating) the need for face-to-face social interaction, rejoining work and home roles, and modifying the spatial behaviors of residents. All of this calls for a prompt response from the neighborhood governance, which should include the nonspatial (online) components of contemporary urban lifestyles. The book searches for an alternative to conventional planning, capable of addressing the virtualization of different urban functions at the neighborhood level and providing satisfactory solutions for shaping an optimal balance between online and offline environments. The study defines a comprehensive method for the management of essential services in urban neighborhoods, with special attention to the integration of online and offline channels. The MCNG concept includes a list of recommendations for urban policy practitioners on how to deal with digital conversion, how to manage land use, how to stimulate entrepreneurship, and how to improve quality of life.

Deserti, Alessandro / Puerari, Emma (eds.), Experimenting with the New European Bauhaus Values and Principles in Urban Transformation. (SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology) 116 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <739-624>
ISBN 978-3-031-76058-7 paper ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book offers valuable insights into experimenting with New European Bauhaus values and principles in urban transformation, drawing on contributions from key players such as local activists, action researchers, municipalities, developers and artists. It highlights lessons learned from the lighthouse project "Desire - Designing the Irresistible Circular Society", weaving a narrative of transformative change. The book emphasizes innovative strategies, citizen engagement, and transdisciplinary approaches in shaping urban environments. The journey begins with an in-depth exploration of the Desire project, providing a nuanced understanding of the broader context of its experiments and research activities. This foundation leads to an examination of diverse approaches to achieving sustainable, inclusive, and aesthetically enriching urban transformations. Readers are guided through the complexities of urban change, gaining a holistic understanding of how urban transformation and an irresistible circular society can be cultivated and sustained within the dynamic landscape of European cities. Additionally, the book presents findings from an EU lighthouse project, showcasing how urban transformation sites evolve by integrating lessons that could inform future policy, research, and further advancements within the New European Bauhaus initiative.

Kajdanek, Katarzyna / Bednarczyk, Anna et al. (eds.), Crisis, Conflict and Celebration: Ethnographic Studies of European Cities. 319 pp. 2025:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <739-629>
ISBN 978-981-9797-18-9 hard ¥32,490.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book illuminates how the profound challenges faced by contemporary societies over the past few decades, encompassing climate change and other environmental risks, global health threats, warfare, and mass migration, manifest themselves in European cities. The chapters bring cutting-edge ethnographic studies which address these complex issues through three key conceptual dimensions of urban life: crisis, conflict, and celebration. The concept of crisis is critically explored in its various economic, political and cultural dimensions affecting urban residents in multiple social and spatial aspects of their lives. Crises often lead to conflicts, dynamic processes that give rise to interest groups and complex social landscapes of resistance. By examining conflicts in urban contexts, the book uncovers the power dynamics and vulnerabilities emerging during turbulent times. Crises and conflicts also present opportunities for urban transformation and regeneration, bringing underlying beliefs and norms into question, paving the way for new social dynamics within urban environments. These conflictual spaces can therefore become arenas for celebration of urbanity, where communities express resilience, cultural identity, and collective solidarity. As well as providing new insights into the present and future of European cities and the pivotal role of urban areas as centers of social change, contestation, and community-building, the book provides an important methodological contribution through innovative qualitative research in a diverse range of European urban areas.

Papadimitriou, Fivos / Kuehne, Olaf (eds.), Deviant Landscapes: A Journey to Exotic and Imaginary Places and Spaces. (RaumFragen: Stadt - Region - Landschaft) 434 pp. 2025:2 (Springer VS, GW) <739-631>
ISBN 978-3-031-75415-9 paper ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99

Deviant landscapes can be physical, or digital or outright fictitious. Whatever their nature or context, they do not conform to normality. Deviant landscapes can be encountered on the face of the earth, on computer screens, in people's minds. This anthology presents varying perspectives on deviant landscapes, widening the theoretical framework of spatial-and-landscape research by delving into the hitherto almost uncharted realm of deviant landscapes in a way that is missing in the academic literature. It exposes a variety of perspectives on deviant landscapes, from disparate scientific domains (i.e. geography, literary studies, sociology, game studies, cultural studies) and delivers useful insights into the diverse theoretical approaches that can be adopted to examine such landscapes (neopragmatist, social constructivist, scientometric, art theoretical etc.).

Pourroostaei Ardakani, Saeid / Cheshmehzangi, Ali (eds.), Digital Twin Computing for Urban Intelligence. (Urban Sustainability) 243 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <739-632>
ISBN 978-981-9784-82-0 hard ¥34,811.- (税込) EUR 149.99

Digital Twin Computing for Urban Intelligence focuses on new and ongoing discourses in interdisciplinary research and practice in urban system and smart city development pathways. It approaches digital twin fundamentals and principals including theoretical foundations, conceptualisations, strategies and services/patterns to define and adapt digital twin solutions for urban applications - mainly sustainability. This book highlights promising case studies and outlines digital twin design models and system architecture by examining key digital twin deployment practices such as data analysis, decision making, and service automation in the line with intelligent urban planning. It also emphasises on DT technologies such as cloud computing, AI, IoTs, and smart virtualisation and outlines the key benefits of the DT solutions in urban applications - mainly control and planning. This book is intended for a wide range of audiences, including interested layperson audiences, undergraduate and graduate students in university, and researchers. The key benefits of this book are: 1- To introduce the theoretical principles and fundamentals of DT computing for urban intelligence. 2- To present the state-of-the-art DT technologies in urban planning and control. 3- To describe the practical deployment process of DT computing solutions for urban sustainability and intelligence.

Rau, Vanessa, Becoming Jewish in Berlin: Ethnography of an Urban Scene. (Culture and Social Practice) 250 S. 2025:4 (Transcript, GW) <739-634>
ISBN 978-3-8376-7415-6 paper ¥6,730.- (税込) EUR 29.00

Why do young Israelis choose to come to Berlin and how does this impact Jewish life? With this ethnography, Vanessa Rau provides a captivating portrait and analysis of a new Jewish-Hebrew urban scene. Depicting different initiatives and biographical trajectories, she shows diverse and complex ways of being and becoming Jewish in Berlin, and presents an analysis of a vibrant scene, its actors, stages and performances and how it is shaped by its historical and socio-political context and representations. She shows how actors struggle with fundamental questions of ≫being Jewish≪ and ≫being German≪ and illuminates contemporary Jewishness - offering new understandings of migration and its impact on social and religious life.

Vicuna, Magdalena / Giorgi, Emanuele (eds.), Intersections: Interdisciplinary Research on Architecture, Design, City and Territory. (Springer Geography) 908 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <739-637>
ISBN 978-3-031-76401-1 hard ¥37,132.- (税込) EUR 159.99

This book presents a critical vision of the role of architecture and design in constantly changing cities, territories and societies from a Latin American perspective. Topics include, pandemic and post-pandemic; public culture and aesthetics; right to housing, city and services, gender approach and ethics of care; heritage and cultures, critical methodology; sustainable landscapes; perceptions and emotions; processes and technologies; territories and intermediate cities. The IV Intersections Congress was organized by high-level universities in Latin American: faculties of architecture, design and urban studies that came together during an historical moment of great changes. The congress was an invitation to weave conversations that address the tensions emerging in local, regional and global debates, with the goal of understanding how architecture, design, city and territory are a relevant intersection for these tensions. This translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content.

Wu, Yemiao, A Study on People-centered Urbanization. 353 pp. 2025:1 (Springer, GW) <739-638>
ISBN 978-981-9780-77-8 hard ¥27,848.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book focuses on three aspects of people-centred urbanisation: theoretical exploration, empirical investigation, and policy analysis. The book first explores the great significance of urbanisation and then presents "China's thinking" on urbanisation. In terms of content, the book highlights the following key features an in-depth, scholarly exploration of people-centred urbanisation, examining the basic requirements for achieving this social transformation; a comprehensive analysis of the current status and prevailing challenges of people-centred urbanisation, exploring key issues related to urban development practices; a study of people-centred urbanisation in the context of addressing the national challenge of poverty alleviation; and a study of urbanisation from the perspective that the primary objective of people-centred urbanisation development is to address the "three rural issues"; this study emphasises the link between people-centred urbanisation and the resolution of agricultural, rural, and peasant issues; this study explores the concept of "publicness" in the context of people-centred urbanisation, focusing on the concept of public services; this study focuses on policy research in various areas, including the transfer of agricultural population, the reform of the household registration system, rural villages in the context of urbanisation governance, the perceived interests of farmers, etc.

Li, Xuewen, Land Developmentalism: Local Governments and Land Overdevelopment in China. (Urban Sustainability) 209 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <739-387>
ISBN 978-981-9795-93-2 hard ¥30,169.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book examines the strategies adopted by local governments to obtain excess construction land quotas in the face of the central government's strict land management system. It applies game theory, principal-agent theory, collective action theory, and competition and collusion theory to analyze the trade-offs and constraints faced by local governments under the existing institutional framework. It also empirically tests the imitative competitive strategy of land violation and the institutional collusion strategy of land development rights trading using spatial panel model and Tobit model. The book reveals the internal mechanism behind local governments' simultaneous adoption of competitive and collusive strategies in pursuing local interests and economic growth. It also shows how local governments' land violations have significant strategic characteristics in time and space, and how economic development gap, resource endowment gap, and human network relationship influence their collusion formation in land development rights trading. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on land management, local governance, and political economy in China. It is suitable for scholars, students, policy makers, and practitioners who are interested in understanding the complex dynamics of land development in China. The book is written in an accessible and engaging style, with clear explanations of theoretical concepts and empirical methods.

Preston, Valerie / Shields, John / Bedard, Tara (eds.), Social Resilience and International Migration in the Canadian City. (McGill-Queen's Studies in Urban Governance) 288 pp. 2025:6 (McGill-Queen's U. Pr., CN) <739-417>
ISBN 978-0-228-02468-2 paper ¥8,831.- (税込) US$ 39.95

This timely volume examines how policies, institutions, and places influence the lives of immigrants and temporary migrants to Canada and how, in turn, those newcomers transform the cities in which they live.Social Resilience and International Migration in the Canadian City draws attention to disparities in outcomes for migrants and proposes strategies to enhance their participation in cities of all sizes. Focused on Ontario and Quebec, chapters pinpoint factors that affect the settlement and integration of immigrants, as well as growing numbers of international students, foreign workers, and refugee claimants. Contributors illustrate how federal, provincial, and municipal policies and diverse institutions - from grassroots churches to settlement agencies - can influence migrants' capacity to navigate and leverage the resources required to overcome integration challenges. The book's social resilience framework attends to the social supports that empower migrants to take collective action for their own futures. As migrants interact with a broad range of institutions, those institutions are transformed and become more resilient themselves.Directed at a wide audience of community and government practitioners, migration policy experts, scholars, and civil society activists, Social Resilience and International Migration in the Canadian City provides crucial insight about the policies necessary for helping both migrants and cities thrive, offering ideas for effective implementation.

Firoz C., Mohammed / Dahiya, Bharat et al. (eds.), Urban Planning and Design for Megacities in the Global South: Smart and Sustainable Development. (Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements) 641 pp. 2025:2 (Springer, GW) <739-481>
ISBN 978-981-9783-69-4 hard ¥34,811.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This anthology, Urban Planning and Design for Megacities in the Global South: Smart and Sustainable Development, sheds light on the intricate dynamics of megacity growth in the Global South. It has compiled a rich and diverse array of evidence-based case studies, fostering discussions on emerging issues, strategies, and solutions for the enhanced planning and development of megacities in the Global South. By delving into the underlying factors propelling this rapid urban expansion, such as economic opportunities, rural-to-urban migration, and natural population growth, this volume analyzes the complex interplay of socio-economic, environmental, and political forces shaping city-regional landscapes. Examining the growth of megacities offers invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities associated with urbanization in the 21st century. Furthermore, some cities that have not yet achieved megacity status have also been included in this book to provide a comprehensive understanding of urban growth dynamics and the related factors influencing this growth. By studying these rapidly expanding cities, their challenges in urban planning and policy implementation can be identified. These challenges often include inadequate infrastructure, insufficient public services, environmental degradation, and socio-economic disparities. In response, using case studies, the book presents conceptual and empirical strategies to tackle the various problems faced by megacities of the Global South.

木南莉莉、古澤慎一他著　上海における農業を通じた持続可能な都市開発
Ge, Yingjie / Kiminami, Lily / Furuzawa, Shinichi, Sustainable Urban Development through Agriculture in Shanghai, China: A Mixed Methods Research. (SpringerBriefs in Economics) 78 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <739-150>
ISBN 978-981-9600-65-6 paper ¥11,601.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This book explores how the development of innovative urban agricultural businesses is creating social innovation and changing the perception and behavior of urban residents, with a focus on Shanghai, China, a global city that has achieved economic growth amid rapid urbanization. Latent class analysis, cognitive map analysis, and structural equation modeling were introduced in this research to evaluate the results of a questionnaire survey of urban residents' sense of community and community garden initiatives. Qualitative analyses such as the trajectory equifinality model were applied to cases of social entrepreneurs in urban agriculture as a creative class. The analytical results revealed that urban agriculture can contribute to the quality of urban life. In addition, the results made clear that diverse strategies are implemented in urban agriculture, bringing about changes in the urban sociocultural environment, such as the interaction among social entrepreneurs and stakeholders, including urban residents and policy makers. The government should implement policies and measures that transform the socio-cultural environment, encompassing gender issues, in order to achieve the well-being of urban residents. It is extremely important for policy makers to understand residents' true needs and their diversity, and to effectively reflect them in urban planning and project implementation.

Siew, Gaetan / Allam, Zaheer / Cheshmehzangi, Ali (eds.), Diversity as Catalyst: Economic Growth and Urban Resilience in Global Cityscapes. (Urban Sustainability) 192 pp. 2024:12 (Springer, GW) <739-183>
ISBN 978-981-9787-75-3 hard ¥34,811.- (税込) EUR 149.99

In an era where global cities emerge as pivotal hubs for economic growth and cultural fusion, this book presents an innovative approach to understanding and leveraging the rich tapestry of diversity in urban environments. This book delves into how cultural diversity acts not just as a social asset but as a key driver of economic prosperity and urban resilience. What sets this book apart is its multidisciplinary perspective, combining insights from urban planning, economics, social sciences, and sustainability studies. It offers a fresh lens through which the dynamics of global cities are viewed, analyzed, and understood, aligning closely with Sustainable Development Goal 11 - making cities inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable. The scope of the book is both broad and deep, covering topics from the economic impact of cultural diversity in urban centers to strategies for balancing cultural heritage with modern urban development. It's a must-read for academics, policy makers, urban planners, and anyone interested in the future of urban living. Key features and benefits: Offers a unique blend of theory and practice, providing actionable insights for harnessing cultural diversity in urban development.Includes case studies and examples from cities around the world, making it relevant to a global audience.Directly aligns with global policy agendas, particularly SDG 11, offering a strategic guide for policymakers and urban developers.