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

Bosnick, Grant, Tailored Approaches to Self-Leadership: A Bite-Size Approach Using Psychology and Neuroscience. 296 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-398>
ISBN 978-0-367-64935-7 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-64933-3 paper ¥11,392.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99 *

This book provides a uniquely adaptable approach to develop awareness (of self, others and one's environment) of self-leadership through real behavioral change. Through neuroscience, psychology and behavioral science approaches, each chapter will help readers make their learning and development personal and take it to a deeper level.With a tip of the hat to the gamebook format where you choose your adventure, readers are encouraged to take an original online self-assessment quiz to determine the challenges and priorities they are presently facing. The quiz then provides a suggested reading order of chapters to address these growth areas. Each of the 18 chapters explores a different theme related to self-leadership and are written in such a way that one can read them in any order. Filled with practical activities, reflective questions and personal anecdotes, Bosnick encourages readers to understand behavior from the "inside-out" of neuroscience and how the brain works, while also keeping an eye on the "outside-in:" how we understand others and how others see us.Combining research-backed principles with tried-and-tested exercises, this is a book tailored for leaders of all levels, professionals in a transitory phase of their career, as well as those just starting out in the working world.

Cannon, James, Toxic Cultures at Work: The Eight Drivers of a Toxic Culture and a Process for Change. 256 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-461>
ISBN 978-1-03-230936-1 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-230935-4 paper ¥14,241.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

Around the world and across industries, toxic workplaces are in the news. Taking a holistic approach, this book gives a succinct summary of how toxic cultures develop and shows how they can be remedied with practical takeaways for organisations.Existing books on toxic culture either skim the surface of the latest scandal or take a theoretical approach of limited use to practitioners trying to improve their organisations. Now, organisational development expert James Cannon presents an all-in-one resource based on organisational and individual psychology research that offers actionable suggestions for required change. Cannon provides a framework to understand the complexities of a toxic culture, identifying eight drivers: power, leadership personalities, values, organisation design, formal and informal systems, relations with the external environment and individual systems of motivation and reward. The book also offers a comprehensive toolkit with questionnaires and checklists to manage and achieve cultural change. Professionals and students in organisational psychology, business, and change management, as well as those with an interest in the political and social issues raised by toxic cultures, will appreciate this guide on how to tackle a problem that is much discussed but seldom solved.

Hays-Thomas, Rosemary, Managing Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Psychological Perspective. 2nd ed. 468 pp. 2022:8 (Routledge, UK) <678-464>
ISBN 978-0-367-40752-0 hard ¥35,612.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-40749-0 paper ¥14,241.- (税込) GB￡ 49.99 *

Managing Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion bridges the gap between social science theory and research and the practical concerns of those working in diversity, equity, and inclusion by presenting an applied psychological perspective.Using foundational ideas in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as concepts in the social sciences, this book provides a set of cognitive tools for dealing with situations related to workplace diversity and applies both classic theories and new ideas to topics such as United States employment law, teamwork, gender, race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other areas. Each chapter includes engaging scenarios and real-world applications to stimulate learning and help students conceptualize and contextualize diversity in the workplace.Intended for upper-level undergraduates as well as graduate students, this textbook brings together foundational theories with research-based and practical, real-world applications to build a strong understanding of managing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.This text also has its own companion website, which has been designed to give students and instructors a comprehensive look into Workplace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, offering case studies, practical applications, tests, and essay questions.

Maslach, Christina / Leiter, Michael P., The Burnout Challenge: Managing People's Relationships with Their Jobs. 256 pp. 2022:11 (Harvard U. Pr., US) <678-466>
ISBN 978-0-674-25101-4 hard ¥6,025.- (税込) US$ 27.95 *

Two pioneering researchers identify key causes of workplace burnout and reveal what managers can do to promote increased productivity and health.Burnout is among the most significant on-the-job hazards facing workers today. It is also among the most misunderstood. In particular, we tend to characterize burnout as a personal issue-a problem employees should fix themselves by getting therapy, practicing relaxation techniques, or changing jobs. Christina Maslach and Michael P. Leiter show why this is not the case. Burnout also needs to be managed by the workplace.Citing a wealth of research data and drawing on illustrative anecdotes, The Burnout Challenge shows how organizations can change to promote sustainable productivity. Maslach and Leiter provide useful tools for identifying the signs of employee burnout, most often exhaustion, cynicism, and ineffectiveness. They also advise managers on assembling and interpreting worker self-evaluation surveys, which can reveal workplace problems and potential solutions. And when it comes to implementing change, Maslach and Leiter offer practical, evidence-driven guidance. The key, they argue, is to begin with less-taxing changes that employees nonetheless find meaningful, seeding the ground for more thorough reforms in the future.Experts estimate that more than $500 billion and 550 million workhours are lost annually to on-the-job stress, much of it caused by dysfunctional work environments. As priorities and policies shift across workplaces, The Burnout Challenge provides pragmatic, creative, and cost-effective solutions to improve employee efficiency, health, and happiness.

Barrett, Laurence, A Jungian Approach to Coaching: The Theory and Practice of Turning Leaders into People. 248 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1403>
ISBN 978-0-367-76635-1 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-76636-8 paper ¥7,973.- (税込) GB￡ 27.99 *

Winner of the Henley Business School 'Coaching Book of the Year' 2023 Award!In an increasingly superficial and disconnected world, Jungian psychology offers a more soulful alternative. It provides a frame within which we can more easily notice and understand the voice of the unconscious and its implications, allowing us to build deeper relationships and lead more meaningful lives.In this book, Laurence Barrett explores the fundamental principles and structures of Jung's model of the mind and considers ways in which these may be applied and extended to a modern coaching and consulting practice. It offers a deep but accessible insight to Jungian theory, supported by a wealth of source materials and rich examples from the author's own work and experience.A Jungian Approach to Coaching will help experienced coaches to better support individuals, groups, and organizations, in a rediscovery of their humanity and their potential. It will help turn leaders into people.

DeLecce, Tara / Shackelford, Todd K. (eds.), The Oxford Handbook of Infidelity. (Oxford Library of Psychology) 624 pp. 2022:10 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <678-1407>
ISBN 978-0-19-750289-1 hard ¥35,574.- (税込) US$ 165.00 *

Psychological research has produced a rich body of empirical data documenting humanity's propensity to commit infidelity in the context of long-term relationships, but comparatively little work has been dedicated to synthesizing these data into an integrated framework that encompasses the full range of its processes, from why it occurs in the first place to how it affects the long-term relationship thereafter. This edited handbook integrates a broad range of topics such as characteristics related to the propensity to commit infidelity, sex differences in reactions to infidelity, our inclination to dissolve relationships after infidelity, and other responses to infidelity. It showcases contributions from experts in social psychology, evolutionary psychology, and others who specialize in research on romantic relationships. The handbook discusses the processes of infidelity alongside sources of variation, such as sexual orientation, developmental life history, individual differences, and culture. This volume captures the interdisciplinary quality of research on the predictors, nature, and consequences of infidelity for the broader social scientific community interested in trust in romantic relationships.

D.ヒックス著『Dignity(ディグニティ）』10周年記念版
Hicks, Donna, Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict. With a New Preface. 10th anniversary ed. Foreword by D. Tutu. 248 pp. 2021:11 (Yale U. Pr., US) <678-1411>
ISBN 978-0-300-26142-4 paper ¥3,880.- (税込) US$ 18.00 *

A noted conflict-resolution expert explores dignity, its role in human conflict, and its power to improve relationships "This book is a must read for those who want to experience peace in their everyday lives and peace in the world around them. . . . If you want peace, be sure everyone's dignity is intact."-Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu "Anyone who understands the importance of personal feelings and their fuel for conflict should consider Dignity as a powerful advisory and motivational guide."-Midwest Book Review Drawing on her extensive experience in international conflict resolution and on insights from evolutionary biology, psychology, and neuroscience, Donna Hicks explains what the elements of dignity are, how to recognize dignity violations, how to respond when we are not treated with dignity, how dignity can restore a broken relationship, why leaders must understand the concept of dignity, and more. By choosing dignity as a way of life, Hicks shows, we open the way to greater peace within ourselves and to a safer and more humane world for all. For the Tenth Anniversary Edition of Dignity, Hicks has written a new preface that reflects on her experience helping communities and individuals understand the power of dignity and how it can lead to a more peaceful world. Winner of the 2012 Educator's Award, given by the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International.

Ludlow, Ingela Camba, Humor in Psychoanalysis and Coaching Supervision: From Life to Interventions. 168 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1412>
ISBN 978-0-367-71492-5 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-72309-5 paper ¥8,258.- (税込) GB￡ 28.99 *

* Looks at the history and evolution of humor from the Ancient Greeks to the modern age. * Uniquely looks at how humor can be used as a useful tool in psychotherapy and coaching supervision as well as defines what different types of humor are. * Includes practical examples and session scripts to show practitioners how to use humor in practice. * Explores how Freud used humor in depth as well as including interesting personal correspondence and patients' testimonials. * Looks at Freud's contemporaries and their relationship with humor in detail.

Nairne, James S. / McBride, Dawn M., Psychology. 7th ed. 752 pp. 2022:2 (Sage, UK) <678-1415>
ISBN 978-1-07-187054-9 paper Int'l Student ed. with passcode ¥43,304.- (税込) GB￡ 152.00 *

With their extensive knowledge and expertise in human memory and cognition, James S. Nairne and new co-author Dawn M. McBride have fully revised the best-selling Psychology, Seventh Edition, presenting a broad survey of the field through a unique problem-solving framework. By first considering the purpose of concepts and processes students are prepared to understand the context of when, why and how psychological phenomena occur in real life. This structure helps students appreciate why psychological concepts are important by stressing the function and purpose of those concepts in everyday life. Empirically-based pedagogy is presented throughout the text -including concept reviews, self-tests, critical thinking activities, and active chapter summaries; each promotes active learning and deeper thinking. Key topics are also reinforced through retrieval practice, a process supported by memory research. The Seventh Edition includes updated research on key topics in cognition, neuroscience, social psychology, and research methodology, as well as a brand-new feature that teaches students how to become critical consumers of research.

Redding Mersky, Rose, The Social Dream-Drawing Workshop. 152 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1416>
ISBN 978-0-367-22560-5 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-22562-9 paper ¥9,113.- (税込) GB￡ 31.99 *

The first book to provide a method for using social dream drawing in a group context. Includes a dozen illustrative drawings. Features guidance on facilitating groups and ethical advice.

von Tetzchner, Stephen, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 5 Communication and Language Development. (Topics from Child and Adolescent Psychology) 140 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1418>
ISBN 978-1-03-227397-6 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-226777-7 paper ¥5,124.- (税込) GB￡ 17.99 *

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to the development of communication and language in infancy and childhood. It integrates insights from both typical and atypical development to reveal the fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think, feel and act. In this volume, Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: Language and Communication; early development of communication; theories of communicative development; early dialogues; gestures; the development of language; language in use; child-directed language; gender differences, multilingualism and language in other modalities; and language disorders.Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 5 Communication and Language Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology, as well as those working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities and special education. The content of this topic book is taken from Stephen von Tetzchner's core textbook Child and Adolescent Psychology: Typical and Atypical Development. The comprehensive volume offers a complete overview of child and adolescent development - for more information visit www.routledge.com/9781138823396

von Tetzchner, Stephen, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 6 Emotions, Temperament, Personality, Moral, Prosocial and Antisocial Development. (Topics from Child and Adolescent Psychology) 240 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1419>
ISBN 978-1-03-227402-7 hard ¥38,461.- (税込) GB￡ 135.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-226779-1 paper ¥5,124.- (税込) GB￡ 17.99 *

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to emotions, temperament, personality, moral, prosocial and antisocial development in childhood and adolescence. It integrates insights from both typical and atypical development to reveal the fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think, feel and act. In this volume, Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: Emotions and emotion regulation; temperament and personality; moral development; prosocial and antisocial development Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 6 Emotions, Temperament, Personality, Moral, Prosocial and Antisocial Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology, as well as those working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities and special education. The content of this topic book is taken from Stephen von Tetzchner's core textbook Child and Adolescent Psychology: Typical and Atypical Development. The comprehensive volume offers a complete overview of child and adolescent development - for more information visit www.routledge.com/9781138823396

von Tetzchner, Stephen, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 7 Social Relations, Self-awareness and Identity. (Topics from Child and Adolescent Psychology) 272 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1420>
ISBN 978-1-03-227409-6 hard ¥35,612.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-226782-1 paper ¥5,124.- (税込) GB￡ 17.99 *

This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to social development, social relations, identity development and self-awareness from childhood to adolescence. It integrates insights from both typical and atypical development to reveal the fundamental aspects of human growth and development, and common developmental disorders.The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological, social and cultural perspectives, offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think, feel and act. In this volume, Stephen von Tetzchner explains key topics including: attachment; sibling and peer relations; self and identity; gender development; play; media and understanding of society; and the transition toward adulthood. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes, lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions, Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 7: Social Relations, Self-awareness and Identity is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology, as well as those working in the fields of child development, developmental disabilities and special education. The content of this topic book is taken from Stephen von Tetzchner's core textbook Child and Adolescent Psychology: Typical and Atypical Development. The comprehensive volume offers a complete overview of child and adolescent development - for more information visit www.routledge.com/9781138823396

Wakefield, Jerome C., Attachment, Sexuality, Power: Oedipal Theory as Regulator of Family Affection in Freud's Case of Little Hans. (Psychological Issues) 304 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1304>
ISBN 978-1-03-222410-7 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-222409-1 paper ¥9,113.- (税込) GB￡ 31.99 *

In Attachment, Sexuality, Power, Jerome C. Wakefield challenges established views of Freudian psychoanalysis by applying Foucault's concept of 'power/knowledge' to Freud's case of Little Hans, illuminating the role that Oedipal theory has played in reorganizing intimate family relationships.Combining close examination of the Hans case with accounts of the history of marriage and psychology of co-sleeping, this book argues that the Oedipal theory achieved prominence because its implications for family dynamics supported changing social values. Wakefield identifies a previously overlooked reason for Hans's anxiety-his father attempted to protect Hans from his supposed Oedipal desires by separating Hans from his mother. Thus, Wakefield argues, the father's exercise of power based on his belief in Oedipal theory, not an actual Oedipus complex, caused Hans's vulnerability to anxiety-revealing the theory's potential to cause harm by distancing children from their parents, even as such distancing made the theory socially appealing.This book's novel and carefully documented articulation of the mechanisms of power by which Oedipal theory exerts its influence on family life will be of interest to psychoanalysts and psychotherapists alike, and essential for scholars in the fields of psychoanalysis, philosophy of science and the history of psychiatry.

ブロンフェンブレンナー入門　第2版
Hayes, Noirin / O'Toole, Leah / Halpenny, Ann Marie, Introducing Bronfenbrenner: A Guide for Practitioners and Students in Early Years Education. 2nd ed. (Introducing Early Years Thinkers) 208 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1323>
ISBN 978-1-03-216260-7 hard ¥35,612.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-216259-1 paper ¥9,968.- (税込) GB￡ 34.99 *

The influence of Urie Bronfenbrenner's model of development has been extensive in different areas of developmental science and education, and it continues to inform contemporary research and practice in many fields, including early childhood education. This book presents a comprehensive introduction to Bronfenbrenner's model of development in reference to early childhood education. It draws on practice-based research to identify and animate key elements of the model impacting on early educational pedagogy and practice.This new and revised second edition identifies and explores the key elements of Bronfenbrenner's model by referring to contemporary understandings of how children learn. It also includes a new chapter which considers repositioning early childhood education settings as interactive, relational spaces and provides a broader focus on the concept of transitional experiences in children's daily lives. Along with new content on leadership and associated roles and practices in early childhood education, this book illustrates how Bronfenbrenner's model can help bring quality to early learning environments and show how it can be incorporated into daily work with young children through vignettes, case studies and examples of good practice.Introducing Bronfenbrenner serves as an ideal read for professionals around the world working with children in early childhood settings, and students training to become early childhood professionals at degree level on undergraduate programmes, as part of vocational training or as part of continuous professional development.

Cordoba, Sebastian, Non-Binary Gender Identities: The Language of Becoming. (Gender and Sexualities in Psychology) 200 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1264>
ISBN 978-0-367-63710-1 hard ¥35,612.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *
ISBN 978-0-367-63709-5 paper ¥10,253.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Non-Binary Gender Identities examines how non-binary people discover, adopt, and negotiate language in a variety of social settings, both offline and online. It considers how language, in the form of gender-neutral pronouns, names, and labels, is a central aspect of identity for many and has been the subject of much debate in recent years. Cordoba captures the psychological, social, and linguistic experiences of non-binary people by illustrating the multiple, complex, and evolving ways in which non-binary people use language to express their gender identities, bodies, authenticity, and navigate social interactions - especially those where their identities are not affirmed. These findings shed light on the gender and linguistic becomings of non-binary people, a pioneering theoretical framework developed in the book, which reflects the dynamic realities of language, subjectivities, and the materiality of the body. Informed by these findings, the text offers recommendations for policy makers and practitioners, designed to facilitate gender-related communication and decrease language-related distress on non-binary people, as well as the general population. This important book advances our understanding of non-binary gender identities by employing innovative methodologies - including corpus-based research and network visualisation - furthering and developing theory, and yielding original insights. It is essential reading for students and academics in social psychology and gender studies, as well as anyone interested in furthering their understanding of non-binary gender identities.

Etaugh, Claire A. / Bridges, Judith S., Women's Lives: A Psychological Exploration. 5th ed. 488 pp. 2022:10 (Routledge, UK) <678-1267>
ISBN 978-1-03-213853-4 hard ¥47,008.- (税込) GB￡ 165.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-213854-1 paper ¥35,612.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00 *

Women's Lives integrates the most current research and social issues to explore the psychological diversity of girls and women varying in age, ethnicity, social class, nationality, immigrant experience, sexual orientation, gender identity, ableness and body size and shape. The text embeds a lifespan perspective within each topical chapter and has an intersectional approach that integrates women's diverse identities. It includes rich coverage of women with disabilities and on middle-aged and older women throughout. Taking a deeper transnational focus, it also examines the impact of social, cultural, and economic factors in shaping women's lives around the world.This edition explores the latest areas of research and tackles important contemporary topics such as:feminization of immigrationmedia portrayals of LGBTQ individuals and immigrantsregulating testosterone levels in women's sports; disorders of sexual development; nonbinary identitythe effects of social media on body image; sizeismnew classification of sexual disordersmenstrual equity and the "tampon tax"migrant women as transnational mothersacademic environment for low-income, ethnic minority, and immigrant womeneffects of the COVID-19 pandemic on women's employment and work-family balancethe dilemma of unpredictable work hourshealthcare barriers experienced by immigrant women and LGBTQ individuals#MeToo movement; vigilante gender violencethe fourth wave of feminismthe role of immigrant women and ethinc minority women in grassroots feminist activismmen's support of feminist issues and moreBoasting a new full-color design and rich with pedagogy, the book includes several boxed elements in each chapter. "In The News" boxes present current news items designed to engage students in thinking critically about current gender-focused events and issues. The "What You Can Do" boxes give students examples of applied activities that they can engage in to promote a more egalitarian society. "Get Involved" boxes ask students to collect data and to critically think about the explanations and implications of the activity's findings. "Learn About the Research" boxes expose students to a variety of research methods and highlight the importance of diversity in research samples by including studies of underrepresented groups. At the end of each chapter, "What Do You Think" questions foster skills in critical thinking, synthesis, and evaluation by asking the student to apply course material or personal experiences to provocative issues from the chapter. The "If You Want to Learn More" feature provides names of the most current books available on various topics that are discussed in the chapter. Combining up-to-date research with an approachable and engaging writing style, Women's Lives is an invaluable resource for all students of gender from psychology, women's studies, gender studies, sociology, and anthropology.

Martin, Mathew R., Psychoanalysis and Literary Theory: An Introduction. 272 pp. 2022:9 (Routledge, UK) <678-1167>
ISBN 978-1-03-211313-5 hard ¥37,037.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00 *
ISBN 978-1-03-211315-9 paper ¥10,253.- (税込) GB￡ 35.99 *

Psychoanalysis and Literary Theory introduces the key concepts, figures and movements of both psychoanalytic theory and the history of literary criticism and theory, engaging with Freud, Zizek, Plato, posthumanism, and beyond.Divided into two parts - concepts and movements - the structure of the book is clear and accessible. Each chapter builds upon the one before, allowing the reader to progress from little or no background in psychoanalysis, philosophy, or literary theory to the ability to engage actively with the relatively sophisticated ideas presented in later sections of the work. Mathew R. Martin consistently directs attention to the task of interpreting texts by illustrating abstract theoretical points with literary texts and at apposite moments provides brief readings of selected texts.This book will be essential reading for academics and students of psychoanalytic studies, literary criticism, and literary theory.

Schotanus, M. Susanne (ed.), Interdisciplinary Essays on Monsters and the Monstrous: Imagining Monsters to Understand our Socio-Political and Psycho-Emotional Realities. (Emerald Interdisciplinary Connexions) 268 pp. 2022:10 (Emerald, UK) <678-1118>
ISBN 978-1-80117-028-4 hard ¥21,560.- (税込) US$ 100.00 *

Monsters show us our deepest fears and anxieties, our discomfort with difference, and our simultaneous repulsion with and fascination for the other. Understanding that the concept of the monster can be a political tool used to dehumanize opponents and a psychological tool that can help us reconsider our beliefs, Interdisciplinary Essays on Monsters and the Monstrous analyses and explores the enduring influence and imagery of monsters and the monstrous on human societies. Introducing the innovative practice of "imagining monsters" as a way to rethink the key organizing principles in our society that we have traditionally taken for granted, the authors explore not only what monsters are but, most importantly, what monsters reveal about us. This cutting-edge collection of chapters challenges us to contradict worldviews, such as the binary of gender, that have organized our thinking for millennia. Showcasing discussions loaded with ontological, ideological, socio-political, and aesthetic implications, the monstrous is rendered uncannily familiar as our own public and domestic socio-political and psycho-emotional realities are subjected to scrutiny. Launching a critical question: when faced with an existential threat, what can we do? The authors show us how the study of monsters and monstrosity is perfectly positioned to answer. Tackling this question from a unique interdisciplinary scope, the research presented in the chapters are interesting reading for a variety of researchers interested in monsters and the monstrous from across sub-disciplines.