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

米国歴史事典
Panton, Kenneth J., Historical Dictionary of the United States. (Historical Dictionaries of the Americas) 752 pp. 2022:9 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <684-6>
ISBN 978-1-5381-2419-2 hard ¥79,340.- (税込) US$ 368.00 *

The evolution of the United States from a late-18th century coalition of rebel British colonies to a 21st century global superpower was shaped by several forces. As the nation expanded its boundaries after the Treaty of Paris confirmed independence from Great Britain in 1783, it acquired a rich variety of resources - coal, fertile soils, forests, iron ore, oil, precious metals, space, and varied climates as well as extensive tracts of territory. Technological innovations, such as the cotton gin and steam power, enabled entrepreneurs to exploit those resources and create wealth. Federal and state legislators provided environments in which the economy could flourish, and military strategists kept the country safe from external attack. Diplomats negotiated commercial agreements with foreign governments and cultivated multinational alliances that strengthened freedoms. Through its focus on the people and places that shaped the country's economic and political development and its detailed accounts of the processes that enabled the U.S. to expand across the continentHistorical Dictionary of the United States contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 400 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country's politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the United States.

コンサイス人文地理学百科事典
Lees, Loretta / Demeritt, David (eds.), Concise Encyclopedia of Human Geography. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 512 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <684-5>
ISBN 978-1-80088-348-2 hard ¥59,829.- (税込) GB￡ 210.00 *

With 78 specially commissioned entries written by a diverse range of contributors, this essential reference book covers the breadth and depth of human geography to provide a lively and accessible state of the art of the discipline for students, instructors and researchers.Carefully curated by two internationally recognised scholars in the field, entries are written by both distinguished and up and coming researchers and encompass the key ideas, concepts, and theories in human geography. The Encyclopedia examines both long standing subdisciplinary fields in human geography like economic geography and urban geography, but also more recent ones such as emotional geographies and indigenous geographies, making a point about the move to plural geographies. The selection of entries reflects both the influence of established developments, such as the 'cultural turn', and new advances including the growing interest in Big Data, the more committed focus on decolonization of the discipline, and interest in research on the Anthropocene.This will be fundamental reading for human geography students, particularly undergraduates looking for a succinct and accessible resource for current thinking in the field.Key Features:78 concise entries from diverse international contributorsEncapsulates the state of the art of research in the fieldHighlights new trendsExplores the ways in which human geography is starting to decolonize

ウガンダ歴史事典　第2版
Kasule, Joseph, Historical Dictionary of Uganda. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 414 pp. 2022:7 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <684-4>
ISBN 978-1-5381-4174-8 hard ¥40,748.- (税込) US$ 189.00 *

Uganda is one of the most fascinating countries in Africa. Situated in the middle of the Great Lakes region of Eastern Africa, it is home to diverse flora and fauna. Little wonder Winston Churchill famously named it "the Pearl of Africa". Neighbored by South Sudan, DRC, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda, Uganda claims the source of the River Nile and a larger share of Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Uganda's capital, Kampala is famous for hosting many international conferences and summits including the 2007 Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting. Uganda is witnessing rapid development, overseen by Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Museveni who has served as president since 1986, making him the longest serving leader in Uganda. Museveni came to power on the backdrop of a 5-year guerilla struggle that toppled the regimes of Milton Obote and the military junta of Tito Okello Lutwa.Historical Dictionary of Uganda, Second Edition, covers the history of Uganda using a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and a bibliography. The dictionary section covers many entries on politics, economy, foreign affairs, religion, society, culture, and important personalities. The book provides a quick access for researchers, students, tourists, and anyone interesting in learning about Uganda.

エコロジカル経済学事典
Haddad, Brent M. / Solomon, Barry D. (eds.), Dictionary of Ecological Economics: Terms for the New Millennium. 608 pp. 2023:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <684-3>
ISBN 978-1-78897-490-5 hard ¥66,951.- (税込) GB￡ 235.00 *

This comprehensive Dictionary brings together an extensive range of definitive terms in ecological economics. Assembling contributions from distinguished scholars, it provides an intellectual map to this evolving subject ranging from the practical to the philosophical. Following an insightful review of the intellectual and organisational origins of this topic by Joan Martinez-Alier, over 1,100 terms are thoroughly defined with their meanings and uses in ecological economics explained. In addition, most of the terms include recommendations for further reading to provide greater context and understanding, alongside citations to allow for further illustration on how a term is used in the field. Encompassing a broad overview of the field, this Dictionary will be a useful reference for students at all levels, alongside faculty and researchers. It will also be an informative resource for government and NGO professionals in environmental conservation to better understand the crucial vocabulary that governs their field.

Dymond, Erica Joan / Murguia, Salvador Jimenez (eds.), The Encyclopedia of LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in American Film. 460 pp. 2022:10 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <684-2>
ISBN 978-1-5381-5390-1 hard ¥28,459.- (税込) US$ 132.00 *

An invaluable resource examining LGBTQIA+ portrayals in contemporary American film.The depictions of LGBTQIA+ characters in film have always varied immensely. However, the negative depictions often seem to outweigh the positive, perhaps because of the hurt they inspire or perhaps because they regrettably outnumber the positive films.The Encyclopedia of LGBTQIA+ Portrayals in American Film explores works from the past fifty years in order to not only discuss how LGBTQIA+ characters are portrayed in American film, but also how these portrayals affect viewers. Contributors to this valuable reference include film and media scholars, gender studies scholars, journalists, LGBTQIA+ advocates, and more, representing countries from around the world. This rich array of perspectives provide careful and critical examinations of more than 100 films, ranging from the ethical and compassionate to the deliberately cruel and destructive.Featuring films such as American Beauty, Batman v Superman, Fight Club, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Little Miss Sunshine, and Venom, this extensive volume informs and educates scholars and general readers alike, guiding them to see injustice more clearly and inspiring future generations to create art that is both inclusive and thoughtful.

キルケゴールの哲学歴史事典　第2版
Barnett, Christopher B., Historical Dictionary of Kierkegaard's Philosophy. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series) 338 pp. 2022:8 (Rowman & Littlefield, US) <684-1>
ISBN 978-1-5381-2261-7 hard ¥34,064.- (税込) US$ 158.00 *

Historical Dictionary of Kierkegaard's Philosophy, Second Edition chronicles the life and thoughts of the great Danish thinker Soren Kierkegaard (1813-55). What makes this volume essential is its extensive scope: it provides a glossary of concepts, persons, and places related to Kierkegaard's authorship, from "Absolute" to "Hans Christian Orsted." This is done through a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 200 cross-referenced entries oncepts, persons, and places related to the life and work of Soren Kierkegaard. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about this subject.