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

C.Aspalter著　超不平等－経済学・社会政策における理論的論考
Aspalter, Christian, Super Inequality: Theoretical Essays in Economics and Social Policy. 158 pp. 2023:9 (Springer, GW) <710-162>
ISBN 978-981-9951-68-0 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

This book bridges the disciplines of micro-economics and social policy in general, and, in particular, behavioral/explanatory social policy and public choice theory, plus Leibenstein's X-efficiency theory. Being trained as an economist and social policy scientist, the author leaps out of the comfort zone of most social policy scientists and experts, right into the exciting world of micro-economic theory, and then extending and connecting those theories to explain major social, political and economic conundrums of our time. In doing so, the book offers a new set of theoretical-and practical-explanations derived from the general proposition of micro-economic theory, of how government officers, policymakers, administrators and the people themselves alike are, by and large, motivated in their daily as well as strategic (long-term) decision-making. Using a meta-analytical approach (based on a number of grand theories), this book also explains systemic factors behind human behavior and the thereof resulting shortcomings in lifetime outcomes (health, wealth and happiness of a person) and at the same time societal, policy-making, and economic outcomes on societal level, and in global comparison.The outcomes thereof can be measured exactly (and hence validated), especially through the method of empirical comparative social science/economic research. Here, the author also (but not only) introduces the new method of using Aspalter's Standardized Relative Performance (SRP) Index in measuring exactly complex, aggregate performances of multiple governments, and that at the same time also across the entire world.

生活の質とウェルビーイング百科事典　第2版　全10巻
Maggino, Filomena (ed.), Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. 2nd ed. 10 vols. 9000 pp. 2024:1 (Springer, GW) <710-2>
ISBN 978-3-031-17298-4 hard ¥972,396.- (税込) EUR 3,999.99

This 2nd edition is a definitive resource on issues pertaining to the full range of topics in scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research. Altogether 500 new and updated entries appear in this new edition. This single, multidimensional reference work connects the most salient and important contributions to the relevant fields from the behavioral and social sciences as well as health and healthcare. New topics in this 2nd edition are on disabilities, religion/spirituality, sex, sports, politics, government, science, literature, performance and visual arts, environmental quality and sustainable development. The 2nd edition of the Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-being Research is an indispensable reference point for future research and writing topics on quality of life.

Bhattacharyya, Rajib / Das, Ramesh Chandra / Ray, A. (eds.), COVID-19 Pandemic and Global Inequality: Reflections in Labour Market, Business and Social Sectors. 333 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <710-260>
ISBN 978-981-9944-04-0 hard ¥38,892.- (税込) EUR 159.99

The book intends to capture the most critical issue that has cropped up as an aftermath of the Corona pandemic- the phenomenon of widening of global inequalities across nations depending upon their economic position, support policies of the government and international relationship particularly in the context of alarming growth of unemployed in the labour market, business activity and social sector. This book is expected to provide new areas of research to both academicians and policy makers to re-think about global cooperation for bridging the inequalities for a better world. It tries to incorporate the valuable contribution of experts from various fields of knowledge in a consolidated volume. This text will be revised once the chapters are finalized and put together in structured themes. The table of content lists some of the chapters that have been confirmed, but there are more that are being invited by the editors.

Meierotto, Lisa / Mares, Teresa / Holmes, Seth M. (eds.), The Well-Being of Latinx Farmworkers in a Time of Change. 2nd ed. (SpringerBriefs in Anthropology) 67 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <710-269>
ISBN 978-3-031-40234-0 paper ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book explores the well-being of Latinx farmworkers living and laboring in the United States. The contributions take a deeper look at the lived experiences of farmworkers. The chapters explore the various ways in which well-being is framed in diverse academic disciplines, and how the concept of well-being has been employed in previous research on Latinx farmworkers. This volume appeals to students, researchers and professionals. Previously published in Agriculture and Human Values Volume 37, issue 1, March 2020

Paraciani, Rebecca, Labour Inspectors in Italy: Between Discretion and Institutional Pressure. 96 pp. 2023:8 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-271>
ISBN 978-3-031-37996-3 hard ¥9,720.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book analyses labour inspectors' discretionary practices in handling complex cases of labour exploitation in the Italian context. By outlining three years of field research, the volume uses the theoretical framework of street-level bureaucracy in the Italian context and integrates it with a neo-institutionalist perspective, focusing on the isomorphic pressures from the institutional field in which the labour inspectors operate. The book will be of use to advanced undergraduate students and scholars in the fields of sociology, organization studies, law and criminology, political science and public administration.

エリート、政策、国家の再構成－フランス福祉体制の変容
Genieys, William / Darviche, Mohammad-Said, Elites, Policies and State Reconfiguration: Transforming the French Welfare Regime. (International Series on Public Policy) 170 pp. 2023:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-280>
ISBN 978-3-031-41581-4 hard ¥26,737.- (税込) EUR 109.99 *

This book examines the history of the French welfare state from the mid-twentieth century to the present day. The French social security system has changed profoundly over the last few decades. The Bismarkian model of governance and social protection inherited from the Second World War has progressively faded away in favor of a reinforcement of the state's capacity to intervene on policies and the implementation of national health insurance coverage. In order to understand this major transformation, this book draws on rich original sources to offer a historical and sociological perspective on elite policymakers and policy change. In doing so, it identifies correlations between the changing social backgrounds and career paths of elites in charge of social insurance policies since the 1940s, and the development of health policy programs. It will appeal to all those interested in public policy, health policy, social studies and French history and politics.

福祉官僚制における裁量
Ryan, Majka, Discretion in Welfare Bureaucracies: Understanding Decision-Making in the Context of Rule Ambiguity. (Discourse, Power and Society) 210 pp. 2023:8 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <710-284>
ISBN 978-1-5381-6524-9 hard ¥23,562.- (税込) US$ 105.00 *

Through in-depth analysis of decision-making on access to social assistance, this book reveals the dynamics of discretionary power in welfare institutions and evidences the effect that this power has on a fundamental aspect of society - the operation of the welfare state. The work builds upon theories of street-level bureaucracy, particularly its explanations of the complexity of the public service and policy environment. The text explores the dilemmas street-level bureaucrats face in their daily work, their responses to organisational pressures and the ambiguity of policy.The author argues that understanding the legislative and organisational conditions underpinning discretionary decision-making is crucial to ensuring effective and democratic functioning of welfare institutions.

ベーシック・インカム国際ハンドブック　第2版
Torry, Malcolm (ed.), The Palgrave International Handbook of Basic Income. 2nd ed. (Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee) 824 pp. 2023:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-285>
ISBN 978-3-031-41000-0 hard ¥60,771.- (税込) EUR 249.99

This handbook brings together scholars from various disciplines and from around the world to examine the history, characteristics, effects, viability and implementation of basic income. The first edition of this book contributed a comprehensive treatment of multiple aspects of the basic income debate. This updated, expanded edition tackles new topics that are becoming increasingly prominent in the global debate. New chapters are devoted to recent research on the history of basic income; the development and peacemaking potential of basic income in conflict zones; municipal experiments in the United States; requirements for pilot projects and experiments; and the public health implications of basic income. Existing chapters on the implementation of basic income have also been substantially updated to take account of new research on microsimulation, land value tax, local currencies, and blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, along with new material on the increasing use of opinion polls and the difficulties related to that. New political and ethical perspectives on the role of trade unions and their increasing engagement with the basic income debate are also introduced, while the section on pilot projects and experiments has been updated to cover recent political developments. Fully updated to reflect new global developments in the basic income debate, this handbook will be of interest to researchers, teachers and research-oriented policymakers in a range of fields.

内田由紀子、J.ラプリー著　幸福とウェルビーイングへの相互依存アプローチ
Uchida, Yukiko / Rappleye, Jeremy, An Interdependent Approach to Happiness and Well-Being. 181 pp. 2023:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-286>
ISBN 978-3-031-26259-3 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book examines an interdependent approach to happiness and well-being, one that contrasts starkly with dominant approaches that have originated from Western culture(s). It highlights the diversity of potential pathways towards happiness and well-being globally, and answers calls - voiced in the UN's Sustainable Development Goals - for more socially and environmentally sustainable models.Leading global organizations including the OECD, UNICEF, and UNESCO are now proposing human happiness and well-being as a more sustainable alternative to a myopic focus on GDP growth. Yet, the definition of well-being offered by these organizations derives largely from the philosophies, social sciences, and institutional patterns of Europe and the United States. Across seven chapters this book carefully probes the inadequacy of these approaches to well-being globally and reveals the distorting effect this has on how we imagine our world, organize institutions, and plan ourcollective future(s). It shares a wealth of evidence and examples from across East Asia - a region where interdependence remains foregrounded - and concludes by provocatively arguing that interdependence may provide a more sustainable approach to happiness and well-being in the 21st century. A timely and accessible book, it offers fresh insights for scholars and policymakers working in the areas of psychology, health, sociology, education, international development, public policy, and philosophy.This is an open access book.

生活の質と社会変動ハンドブック
Walther, Cornelia C. (ed.), Handbook of Quality of Life and Social Change: Individual and Collective Paths. (International Handbooks of Quality-of-Life) 154 pp. 2023:11 (Springer, GW) <710-287>
ISBN 978-3-031-39506-2 hard ¥65,633.- (税込) EUR 269.99

This handbook provides an extensive overview of the links between quality of life and social change as pursued in not only humanitarian and development work, but also in the private sector and academia. It combines theoretical and practice-focused chapters and addresses socio-economic, environmental, and political/governance aspects as well as communication and human behavioural factors that favour or hamper social change dynamics. The handbook showcases vast diversity both in the authorship---which includes practitioners from a wide range of sectors and academics from various disciplines---as well in geographical contexts and regions. The chapters cover a wide range methods and tools, which facilitate an inclusive understanding of the relationship between quality of life and social change. They show connections between micro (individual) changes and the dynamics that derive from them at the meso (community), macro (country) and meta levels (planet) of quality of life, and the social change processes sustained through time. The chapters demonstrate that quality of life and social change mutually condition and nurture each other. The handbook overall provides a holistic perspective to social change processes that includes both material and non-material aspects relating to quality of life. This comprehensive and one-of-a-kind volume is of interest to a wide readership, from students and researchers of social development, quality of life and wellbeing research, to development workers, policy makers and other government officials. The handbook is bundled with an interactive online course.

Yates, Simeon / Carmi, Elinor (eds.), Digital Inclusion: International Policy and Research. (Palgrave Studies in Digital Inequalities) 370 pp. 2023:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <710-288>
ISBN 978-3-031-28929-3 hard ¥12,151.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This collection presents policy and research that addresses digital inequalities, access, and skills, from multiple international perspectives. With a special focus on the impact of the COVID-19, the collection is based on the 2021 Digital Inclusion, Policy and Research Conference, with chapters from both academia and civic organizations.The COVID-19 pandemic has changed citizens' relationship with digital technologies for the foreseeable future. Many people's main channels of communication were transferred to digital services, platforms, and apps. Everything 'went online': our families, friends, partners, health, work, news, politics, culture, arts and protesting. Yet access to digital technologies remained highly unequal. This brought digital inclusion policy and research to the fore, highlighting to policymakers and the public the 'hidden' challenges and impacts of digital exclusion and inequalities. The cutting-edge volume offers research findings and policycase studies that explore digital inclusion from the provision of basic access to digital, via education and digital literacy, and on to issues of gender and technology. Case studies are drawn from varied sources including the UK, Australia, South America, and Eastern Europe, providing a valuable resource in the pursuit of social equity and justice.?This is an open access book.