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

修復的司法国際百科事典－ヨーロッパ
Duenkel, Frieder / Lehmkuhl, M. J. et al (eds.), The International Encyclopaedia of Restorative Justice - Europe. (Studies in Restorative Justice 11/E-1) 879 pp. 2026:5 (Brill / Nijhoff, NE) <765-2>
ISBN 978-90-04-74309-0 hard ¥125,922.- (税込) EUR 475.00

The European volume of the International Encyclopaedia of Restorative Justice presents an overview and systematic analysis of restorative justice origins, legal basis, policy, practice and research findings across 48 jurisdictions. It addresses key research questions on the integration of restorative justice within, alongside or outside criminal justice systems. Through comparative chapters, the book identifies promising developments, persistent gaps and structural challenges. It draws on expert contributions and national data to offer a unique reference for scholars, policymakers and practitioners. The volume contributes to advancing the field by clarifying conceptual and institutional frameworks and mapping its diverse landscape.

T.コティエ他編　国際経済法百科事典　第2版　全3巻
Schefer, Krista Nadakavukaren / Cottier, T. et al. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of International Economic Law. 2nd expanded ed. 3 vols. 736 pp. 2026:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <100-6489>
ISBN 978-1-80088-231-7 hard ¥307,554.- (税込) GB￡ 995.00

This revised and expanded Encyclopedia is the new benchmark and flagship reference work for the study of international economic law. A comprehensive resource, its pages present the breadth of the field in a real-world context.Organized thematically rather than alphabetically, the Encyclopedia includes four significant thematic sections: the foundations, architecture and principles of international economic law; regulatory framework; regulatory areas; and regulatory challenges. Including updated and new entries, traditional international economic law topics are now supplemented by coverage of critical perspectives and a broader range of newly developing areas such as taxation, sustainability, and digitalization. Concepts and rules of trade, investment, finance, competition, and international tax law are found alongside entries examining how international economic law impacts on environmental protection, labor standards, development, and human rights.Embedded within its own legal context, each concise entry presents an accessible and condensed understanding of what it means and why it is significant. Contributors offer insight into how institutions interact with each other and other legal systems, in addition to providing individual overviews of their history, structure, principles and procedures. Entries are followed by selected references suggesting directions for further study.Completely new to this edition is an entire section of extended entries on specific jurisdictions focusing on how these contribute to and engage with international economic law. These longer pieces describe the national legal frameworks responsible for developing international policies on trade investment, financial regulation, and tax, offering insight into how international rules actually work at the national level.Key Features:Concise, structured entries from top experts and new voices in the fieldOrganised thematically, covering newly developing areas of international economic lawSelected references for further study

修復的司法国際百科事典－アフリカ
Clamp, Kerry / Hargovan, Hema et al. (eds.), The International Encyclopaedia of Restorative Justice - Africa. (Studies in Restorative Justice 12/E-2 / The International Encyclopaedia of Restorative Justice) 2026:7 (Brill, NE) <765-1>
ISBN 978-90-04-74315-1 hard ¥66,275.- (税込) EUR 250.00

What does justice look like in communities where state systems have failed, or never fully arrived? Across Africa, people have long turned to relational, restorative practices to address harm, repair relationships, and rebuild trust, often in ways that differ radically from state-based models. This volume of the International Encyclopaedia of Restprative Justice brings together leading scholars and practitioners to explore how restorative justice is imagined, practiced, and contested across the African continent. You will encounter Indigenous justice mechanisms like gacaca and mato oput, alongside contemporary innovations responding to intercommunal and interpersonal conflict, war crimes, and offending behaviour. Through rich case studies and critical reflection, the chapters challenge Global North assumptions and centre African knowledge systems in global debates. Whether you are a scholar, practitioner, or policymaker, this book offers fresh insights and practical approaches to think differently about justice. It reframes restorative justice not as a technical solution, but as a deeply relational, culturally grounded response to harm rooted in customary justice and histories of resilience and repair in the wake of colonisation.

中国への伝道－歴史事典
Leeb, Leopold, Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary. (Studies in Christianity in East Asia) 496 pp. 2026:1 (Lehigh U. Pr., US) * paper 2027:5 <764-8>
ISBN 978-1-61146-316-3 hard ¥40,183.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00
ISBN 978-1-61146-318-7 paper ¥17,000.- (税込) GB￡ 55.00

A comprehensive sourcebook for historians and sinologists, containing biographies of over 1000 Christian missionaries who served in China before 1955.In this monumental reference work, Leopold Leeb provides biographical accounts of over 1000 missionaries in China, beginning in the year 635 and continuing through the mid-twentieth century. Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary is distinctive for its wide historical range, its emphasis on Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox missions, and its many entries on women and lesser-known figures in the missionary history of China. Based on sources in several languages including Chinese, German, French, and Latin, Leeb's dictionary is a wellspring of historical and cultural information. The book's biographical entries are contextualized by an introduction to the history and historiography of China missionaries. Enhancing its functionality as a research tool, the dictionary provides the English and Chinese names of both the missionary figures and the titles of works that they published. The dictionary lists all place names in China in both English and Chinese, and it features a bilingual index of names and a topical index. Given the book's scope of information and user-friendly design, Missionaries to China: A Historical Dictionary is an essential resource for scholars studying Christianity and missionary activity in China.

政治事典－概念、事実、関係　第9版
Schubert, Klaus / Klein, M., Das Politiklexikon: Begriffe - Fakten - Zusammenhaenge. 9., vollst. ueberarb. Aufl. 400 S. 2026:4 (Dietz Nachf., GW) <764-9>
ISBN 978-3-8012-0700-7 paper ¥5,832.- (税込) EUR 22.00

アンゴラ史事典　第4版
James, W. Martin, Historical Dictionary of Angola. 4th ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 826 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-5>
ISBN 978-1-5381-9959-6 hard ¥55,638.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00

Angola was devastated by a civil war that lasted through much of the latter half of the 20th century and later became an international war involving the United States, Soviet Union/Russia, Cuba, South Africa, and numerous other African nations. Since the end of the civil war in 2002, Angola has become a constitutional republic with a growing economy. Historical Dictionary of Angola, Fourth Edition updates the prior edition, with a focus on the period from 2002 through the present. The Dictionary has extensive coverage of Angola's economy, health, education, growth and development, and the arts, including literature, music, theater, and cinema. The entries on religion, women, foreign relations, new personalities, and politics have also been expanded. The bibliography also reflects this focus with special emphasis on internet sites that deal with Angola or include factual or statistical information.

スロヴァキア歴史事典　第4版
Kirschbaum, Stanislav J., Historical Dictionary of Slovakia. 4th ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Europe) 536 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-6>
ISBN 979-82-16-19724-9 hard ¥27,819.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00 *

Slovakia became a constituent part of Czechoslovakia in 1918 when it was created and from which it broke away in 1992. This book outlines the history of the inhabitants of today's Slovak Republicand also its contemporary political, economic, and social scene. Historical Dictionary of Slovakia, Fourth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and 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 Slovakia.

アメリカにおけるフェミニズムとフェミニスト運動－理想とアクティヴズム百科事典
Kornfield, Sarah (ed.), Feminism and Feminist Movements in America: An Encyclopedia of Ideals and Activism. 496 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-7>
ISBN 979-82-16-18440-9 hard ¥29,364.- (税込) GB￡ 95.00

Offers deeply researched entries on nearly 200 essential people, events, organizations, laws, concepts, and issues that have defined US feminist movements, from the founding era through today. US feminist movements are defined by persistence, bravery, and a steadfast belief in the fundamental worth of girls and women. These carefully curated entries delve thoughtfully into topics of significant public and scholarly interest in the realms of feminism, women's rights, and gender dynamics in both public and private spaces. Featured here are the activists and ideas that have challenged--and in many instances prevailed over--inequities in US society, from key figures such as Angela Davis and Betty Friedan to significant events such as the Women's March on Washington in 2017 and the Seneca Falls Convention of 1848. America's feminist movements have fundamentally changed the lives of millions of people of every sex, gender, race, ethnicity, faith, and sexual orientation. This resource shows how feminist movements have also been integral in championing the many women who have made pioneering contributions in fields ranging from science and medicine to politics and advocacy. It also casts an unflinching light on the issues that women continue to face every day in fighting for equality in the home, workplace, classroom, and popular media in the 21st century. Authored by feminist scholars, activists, and practitioners, this is an essential first stop for readers looking for a comprehensive introduction to US feminism's most relevant milestones and the concepts needed to contextualize its history and chart its future.

爆発物の歴史事典
Garrett, Benjamin C., Historical Dictionary of Explosives. (Historical Dictionaries of War, Revolution, and Civil Unrest) 336 pp. 2026:4 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-4>
ISBN 979-87-651-4571-5 hard ¥34,001.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

The history of explosives is told through accidents, inventions, tragedies, and war. Historical Dictionary of Explosives describes this history, presenting the three types of explosives-chemical, mechanical, and nuclear-and how they were discovered, developed, and used. It gives their physical and chemical characteristics and profiles the men, women, companies, and collaborative efforts responsible for inventing or otherwise developing these explosives. It recounts selected events in which they were used both in warfare and for peaceful purposes such as tunneling and removing obstacles to navigation. It highlights disasters where human error, carelessness, disregard for personal safety, or unimagined circumstances led to explosions that killed many, injured more, and destroyed cities and ports. Misuse at the hands of terrorists is described, noting that such misuse has changed the way we board aircraft, enter sports venues, and access public buildings. It discusses attempts at both controlling their development and limiting their acquisition, stockpiling, testing, and use, noting that while these attempts are imperfect, they build hopes for enhanced international security.Historical Dictionary of Explosives contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced dictionary entries. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about explosives.

DeMello, Margo, Pets Around the World: A Cultural Encyclopedia of the Human-Animal Bond. 304 pp. 2026:5 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-2>
ISBN 979-87-651-1494-0 hard ¥23,182.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00

Many of us have been deeply affected by our personal experiences with pets. But companion animals have also had a lasting impact on society.This book examines the rich cultural significance of pets across the globe and throughout history. A collection of more than 100 encyclopedia entries explores the many ways companion animals have shaped and continue to shape human society, offering a broad yet carefully curated introduction to the topic. Entries include cross-references to related topics, helping readers make connections and build a more robust conceptual framework. Further readings at the end of each entry serve as a gateway to more in-depth study. For thousands of years, the animals we today think of as pets have filled many roles. They have helped us hunt and farm, provided pest control, served as protectors, and offered us companionship. In fact, some researchers believe that the domestication of the dog was the single innovation that allowed humans to spread across the globe. Given the varied and vital roles they've played, it's no surprise that pets have had an enormous impact on society and culture. From the ancient Egyptian practice of mummifying cats because they were considered guardians of the underworld to the 21st-century phenomenon of throwing a birthday party for your pet, discover the many cultural facets of the human-animal bond.

ナイジェリア歴史事典　第3版
Falola, Toyin / Raheem, Oluwafunminiyi Wasiu, Historical Dictionary of Nigeria. 3rd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 576 pp. 2026:3 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-3>
ISBN 979-88-8180-273-8 hard ¥49,456.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00

Nigeria was a creation of the British, following official colonial rule from the first decade of the 20th century. Although colonial rule had unofficially commenced much earlier in association with missionaries, and finally amalgamated in 1914, bringing together for administrative convenience communities that were hitherto independent, what became Nigeria was based on close to 100 years of British values, behavior, orientation, and attitudes. Much of what Nigeria has become since its independence has been shaped by the British and the West. With a population above 200 million, a developing economy based majorly on oil, and a relatively stable democracy, Nigeria remains a strong leader in the comity of nations. Despite the myriad of challenges that the country faces, its importance both on the continent and on the global stage continues to grow.Historical Dictionary of Nigeria, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on important personalities and 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 Nigeria.

イスマーイール派歴史事典　第2版
Daftary, Farhad, Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Peoples and Cultures) 354 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-1>
ISBN 978-1-5381-2999-9 hard ¥34,001.- (税込) GB￡ 110.00

The Ismailis represent an important Shi'i Muslim community, who are now scattered in more than 30 countries of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and North America. The Ismailis have had a long and eventful history dating back to the formative period of Islam. This dictionary, the first work of reference of its kind, presents the findings of modern scholarship on the Ismailis and different facets of their heritage. It covers all the major phases of Ismaili history and thought, including major and minor divisions within the Ismaili community. The main theological and doctrinal concepts are also covered. Designed as a mini encyclopedia, this dictionary serves as first point of reference for information on all the key Ismaili figures, concepts, institutions, and traditions, as well as regions of importance in Ismaili history. In addition, numerous Muslim dynasties and figures with whom the Ismailis have come into contact are included. This second edition of the dictionary, first published in 2012, represents a thorough updating of the entries, with many new entries also added. Another main feature of this edition is the inclusion of many new items to all sections of the dictionary's extensive bibliography. Historical Dictionary of the Ismailis, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on key Ismaili figures, concepts, institutions, and traditions, as well as regions of importance in Ismaili history. In addition, numerous Muslim dynasties and figures with whom the Ismailis have come into contact are included. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Ismailis.

ルワンダ史事典　第3版
Twagilimana, Aimable, Historical Dictionary of Rwanda. 3rd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Africa) 384 pp. 2026:3 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-10>
ISBN 978-1-5381-8470-7 hard ¥40,183.- (税込) GB￡ 130.00

Rwanda is often cited as not only an example of post-conflict recovery but as a model for economic development, education, the environment, gender equality and women empowerment, health, peacekeeping operations, and military diplomacy. However, this success is threatened by the difficult security environment in the central/eastern region of Africa: its western neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), is embroiled in seemingly endless wars with more than one hundred militia in its eastern region bordering Rwanda, including a group called FDLR, which was founded by perpetrators of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi and has threatened to return to Rwanda to "finish the job." Historical Dictionary of Rwanda, Third Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and 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 Rwanda.

Latour, Xavier / Gohin, Olivier / Renaudie, Olivier (dir.), Dictionnaire du droit de la securite interieure. (Collection de l'Institut des sciences juridique et philosophique de la Sorbonne) 2025:10 (Mare & Martin, FR) <761-4>
ISBN 978-2-38600-103-1 paper ¥16,436.- (税込) EUR 62.00

Esteve, Adrien / Ollitrault, S. / Orsini, A. et al. (dir.), Dictionnaire d'ecologie politique. (References) 608 p. 2025:10 (Presses de Sciences Po, FR) <761-2>
ISBN 978-2-7246-4490-6 paper ¥6,627.- (税込) EUR 25.00

コンサイス国際売買法百科事典
Ferrari, Franco / Torsello, Marco (eds.), Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of International Sales Law. (Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law) 550 pp. 2026:3 (E. Elgar, UK) <761-3>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1373-0 hard ¥69,547.- (税込) GB￡ 225.00

In this Concise Encyclopedia, leading academics and practitioners provide an overview of international sales law as created by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG). With over 120 easily-navigable entries, the Encyclopedia presents an essential examination of key topics in this field.With references to case law from multiple jurisdictions and arbitral tribunals, this is an incisive and invaluable resource for students, academics and legal professionals interested in international commercial law, trade law and public international law.Key Features:Succinct bibliographies to guide further readingEntries organized alphabetically for ease of navigationOver 120 entries written by expert international academics and practitionersHighlights recent trends and developments in case law across global jurisdictionsA concise overview of key and emerging topics in the field of international sales law

Bertholet, Philippe, Dictionnaire des electeurs parisiens de l'an IV (1795-1796): bourgeois en revolution de Acheney a Delarsille. (Dictionnaires et references) 966 p. 2025:10 (Champion, FR) <761-1>
ISBN 978-2-7453-6413-5 paper ¥25,184.- (税込) EUR 95.00

B.ウォーフ編　人文地理学百科事典　全2巻
Warf, Barney (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Human Geography. 2 vols. 1519 pp. 2025:11 (Springer, GW) <760-4>
ISBN 978-3-031-92523-8 hard ¥212,076.- (税込) EUR 799.99

This encyclopedia brings together a comprehensive collection of work highlighting established research and emerging science in all relevant disciplines in Human Geography. It offers an overview of topics, the origins and developments, theories and contemporary approaches, links to other issues, policy implications, and suggested readings. It allows readers to gain quick overviews and to compare and contrast different views and topics. Paying careful attention to empirical research and literature from around the globe, the encyclopedia is of interest to a wide audience that includes researchers, teachers and students, policy makers, (non)governmental agencies, practitioners, and many other individuals and organizations.

多様性、公正、包摂、霊性百科事典
Marques, Joan (ed.), Encyclopedia of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Spirituality. 1700 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <760-2>
ISBN 978-3-031-76749-4 hard ¥185,566.- (税込) EUR 699.99

This encyclopedia breaks new ground by unveiling how ancient spiritual wisdom can revolutionize modern diversity and inclusion practices. It brings together 227 cutting-edge chapters that explore transformative approaches-from Lakota relationship traditions to quantum thinking, and from AI bias mitigation to Eastern meditation practices in organizational change. Contributors worldwide demonstrate how spiritual consciousness creates deeper, more authentic diversity outcomes than traditional approaches. Whether addressing decolonization, technological ethics, or workplace wellbeing, this encyclopedia provides practical frameworks for leaders ready to move beyond surface-level diversity toward profound, spiritually-informed transformation that honors both individual uniqueness and universal connection.

グローバルな中世における女性の著作百科事典
Sauer, Michelle M. / Watt, Diane / McAvoy, L. H. (eds.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Medieval Women's Writing in the Global Middle Ages. 1172 pp. 2026:1 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <760-3>
ISBN 978-3-031-87523-6 hard ¥66,271.- (税込) EUR 249.99

This is the first encyclopedia devoted exclusively to medieval women's writing globally. Focusing on the thousand-year period between 500-1500, this comprehensive reference work addresses a long-standing gap in scholarship on women writers from this period. It challenges current understandings of the literary tradition of women by incorporating early writers and texts that remain marginal and by expanding definitions of textual composition to include more collaborative and contextual activities. This encyclopedia also presents women in the context of the global Middle Ages. Entries extend beyond works written in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales to include works by women from Europe, Africa, and Asia. By locating medieval women's writing within its cultural, social, religious, and political contexts, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Medieval Women's Writing in the Global Middle Ages will be an ideal entry point for students and researchers coming into the field, and a valuable resource for established scholars.

歴史的・批判的マルクス主義事典－選集　第2巻
Haug, Wolfgang / Haug, Frigga / Kuettler, W. et al. (eds.), Historical-Critical Dictionary of Marxism: A Selection. Volume 2. (Historical Materialism Book Series 375) 560 pp. 2026:2 (Brill, NE) <760-1>
ISBN 978-90-04-75495-9 hard ¥45,067.- (税込) EUR 170.00

The Historical-Critical Dictionary of Marxism (HCDM) is a comprehensive Marxist lexicon, which in the 9 German-language volumes concluded so far has involved over 800 scholars from around the globe. Conceived by philosopher Wolfgang Fritz Haug in 1983, the first volume of the ongoing lexicon project was published in 1994. This second volume of selected articles in English translation offers readers a further sample of the HCDM's wide scope of terms: besides Marxist concepts, approached from a plural standpoint and stressing feminist, ecological, and internationalist perspectives, it boasts entries on the histories of social movements, theoretical schools, as well as cultural, political, philosophical, and aesthetic debates. Contributors are: Wolfram Adolphi, Jan Otto Andersson, Helmut Arnold, Konstantin Baehrens, Colin Barker, Theodor Bergmann, Stefan Bollinger, Ulrich Brand, Mario Candeias, Paresh Chattopadhyay, Dagmar Engelken, Sibylle Fischer, Georg Fuelberth, Montserrat Galceran, Stephen Gill, Werner Goldschmidt, Christoph Goerg, Volker Gransow, Gerhard Hanappi, Donna Haraway, Wolfgang Fritz Haug, Frigga Haug, Ursula Huws, Peter Jehle, Susan Kippax, Hans Gustav Klaus, Juha Koivisto, Michael Kraetke, Wolfgang Kuettler, Mikko Lahtinen, Sven-Eric Liedman, Andrea Maihofer, Thomas Marxhausen, Claudia Opitz, Helmut Peitsch, Victor Rego Diaz, Antje Schmitt, Victor Strazzeri, Benno Teschke, Oliver Walkenhorst, Bastiaan Wielenga, Gunter Willing.

Kerleo, Jean-Francois / Lemaire, Elina (dir.), Dictionnaire de l'ethique publique. 322 p. 2025:9 (LexisNexis, FR) <759-3>
ISBN 978-2-7110-4042-1 paper ¥10,338.- (税込) EUR 39.00 *

J.ハートレー著　コミュニケーション、文化、メディア事典
Hartley, John, The A-to-Z Guide to Communication, Culture, and Media. 332 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <759-2>
ISBN 978-1-041-22703-8 hard ¥47,910.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-22702-1 paper ¥12,978.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

John Hartley's A-to-Z guide navigates over 230 specialist terms and concepts across communication, culture, and media studies, helping readers bridge disciplinary boundaries with clear, accessible explanations.This comprehensive reference provides concise explanations of both traditional concepts and emerging terminology - from artificial intelligence and blockchain to memes and the metaverse. Each alphabetically arranged entry reveals a term's origins, applications, and points of scholarly debate, supported by over 800 references. Readers can explore at their own pace, starting from any entry point, gaining deeper understanding of complex theoretical frameworks while discovering connections among seemingly disparate fields.This guide is essential for both students and seasoned scholars in media studies, communication, cultural studies, and related social science disciplines. Instructors can recommend it as invaluable resource for courses requiring theoretical literacy, while researchers working across disciplinary boundaries will find it valuable for clarifying specialized terminology.

欧州連合事典　第12版
Haastrup, Toni, A Dictionary of the European Union. 12th ed. 510 pp. 2026:2 (Routledge, UK) <759-1>
ISBN 978-1-041-22966-7 hard ¥100,457.- (税込) GB￡ 325.00 *

This unique collection of data includes concise definitions and explanations relating to all aspects of the European Union. It explains the terminology surrounding the EU, and outlines the roles and significance of its institutions, member and applicant countries, foreign relations, programmes and policies, treaties and personalities. It contains over 1,000 clear and succinct definitions and explains acronyms and abbreviations. Entries are arranged alphabetically and fully cross-referenced for ease of use. Among the entries you can find explanations of and background details on: Article 50; Brexit; competition policy; the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund; the euro; Greece; Europol; migration and asylum policy; the Schengen Agreement; the Single Supervisory Mechanism; the Treaty of Lisbon; Ukraine; the United Kingdom; Ursula von der Leyen; the Windsor Framework.

Becker, Holger, A Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms. Volume I: A - I. (Science Networks - Historical Studies 66) 740 pp. 2025:10 (Birkhaeuser, SZ)
ISBN 978-3-032-02872-3 hard ¥50,103.- (税込) EUR 189.00

This unique reference work systematically presents and studies mathematical terms, sourcing literature from antiquity until the 20th century. The book provides detailed and reliable information on the origins and developments of more than 1,000 mathematical terms from all branches of mathematics. The dictionary is based on extensive research of the primary literature, cites from original sources, provides historical illustrations, discusses synonyms and competing terms, and quotes critical or approving comments on newly created terms. Each entry is self-contained and includes a bibliography. All major mathematical fields are represented, ranging from geometry and arithmetic to, for example, calculus, topology, and category theory. This is the first of two volumes, covering terms that begin with the letters A through I.

Becker, Holger, A Historical Dictionary of Mathematical Terms. Volume II: J - Z. (Science Networks - Historical Studies 67) 720 pp. 2025:10 (Birkhaeuser, SZ)
ISBN 978-3-032-02876-1 hard ¥50,103.- (税込) EUR 189.00

This unique reference work systematically presents and studies mathematical terms, sourcing literature from antiquity until the 20th century. The book provides detailed and reliable information on the origins and developments of more than 1,000 mathematical terms from all branches of mathematics. The dictionary is based on extensive research of the primary literature, cites from original sources, provides historical illustrations, discusses synonyms and competing terms, and quotes critical or approving comments on newly created terms. Each entry is self-contained and includes a bibliography. All major mathematical fields are represented, ranging from geometry and arithmetic to, for example, calculus, topology, and category theory. This is the second of two volumes, covering terms that begin with the letters J through Z.

経済人類学百科事典
Grasseni, Cristina / Baehre, Erik et al. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Economic Anthropology. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 344 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-9>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1256-6 hard ¥69,547.- (税込) GB￡ 225.00 *

This Encyclopedia presents insights into societal change through the lens of economic anthropology. Interdisciplinary in scope, it outlines emerging themes in the field and explicitly connects theoretical debates to in-depth empirical evidence.Experts in the field provide ethnographic examples to explore contemporary and pioneering works in cultural and social economic analysis, looking ahead to the future of economic anthropology. Building on the history of the discipline, the Encyclopedia captures the latest concepts and examines how they can be used to develop new ways of thinking about the economy.Key Features:Highlights how conflict in society is related to capitalism, markets, and valuesShowcases new lines of inquiry through innovative studies from diverse scholarly and geographical areasAnalyzes the relationship between theory and method, shedding light on the function of the economy as part of society and culture57 entries covering varied themes including energy, climate finance, responsible innovation, entrepreneurship, international development, and genderThe Elgar Encyclopedia of Economic Anthropology is a vital reference for scholars and students of anthropology, social sciences, and economic psychology. It is also a beneficial resource for policymakers and practitioners in economics and finance.

F.Gallouj他編　小売百科事典
Gallouj, Camal / Gallouj, Faiz (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Retailing. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 1080 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-8>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1969-5 hard ¥122,094.- (税込) GB￡ 395.00 *

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Retailing is a groundbreaking resource that presents a comprehensive overview of the retail sector. It covers the forms and history of the industry as well as topics such as employment, supply chain logistics, sustainability and other contemporary challenges. Interdisciplinary in scope, entries provide readers with a far-reaching analysis, encompassing economics, management, geography, regional and urban planning, history and political science.Split into nine thematic sections, contributors explore topics relating to retail forms and formats, retail management and marketing, supply chain management, institutional change and retail innovation. They examine the position of the consumer and the economics of retailing, as well as retail spaces and common misconceptions surrounding retailing. Key Features:Fills a significant gap in the literature on commerceComprises 238 entries by 259 authors from 35 countriesIncludes contributions from internationally renowned experts in retailing and consumptionAccessible insights into a wide range of concepts, methods and perspectives that expand the boundaries of the field This Encyclopedia is an essential reference for scholars and students of marketing, strategic management, industrial economics, and business and management. It will also prove invaluable to practitioners in the private and public sector as well as consultants in the field.

C.フリント編　コンサイス地政学百科事典
Flint, Colin (ed.), Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Geopolitics. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 400 pp. 2026:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-6>
ISBN 978-1-80392-881-4 hard ¥55,638.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00 *

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a rich overview of the history, development, and state of the art of geopolitics research. Curated by Colin Flint, entries explore diverse topics within geopolitics, a vibrant and fascinating field of inquiry that explains geographies of power, conflict, and peace.Expert contributing authors cover different conceptual and theoretical approaches to understanding geopolitics including classical, critical, and feminist perspectives. Exploring topics such as territory, borders, migration, climate change, war, religion, and diplomacy, entries help to make sense of global affairs and the dynamic processes involved in the making and unmaking of human geography, that is both the outcome and source of political power.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Geopolitics is fundamental reading for human geography and politics students and researchers looking for succinct and accessible analysis of key concepts and theories. It is also an insightful resource for foreign policy practitioners in the government and private sector.Key Features:Thoroughly cross-referenced entriesIncludes key references for further explorationAccessible writing for students and non-expertsCovers a comprehensive range of core topics and theoretical perspectives

政治代表百科事典
Freire, Andre / Oennudottir, Eva H. et al. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Representation. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 976 pp. 2026:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-7>
ISBN 978-1-0353-2481-1 hard ¥109,730.- (税込) GB￡ 355.00

This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a comprehensive overview of political representation, with a particular emphasis on contemporary liberal democratic regimes.Presenting concise entries authored by leading scholars, this Encyclopedia traces the historical origins of political representation, exploring key thinkers, pivotal studies, and significant theoretical developments that have shaped modern understanding of this topic. The Encyclopedia examines the institutional mechanisms that influence political representation, covering electoral systems, party structures, and party systems. It also addresses pressing contemporary challenges such as increasing inequalities, the spread of fake news, the rise of right-wing populism, and the double exit of both citizens and parties from the electoral arena.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Representation is a vital resource for scholars and students of politics and public policy, particularly those studying international politics, constitutions studies, leadership studies, public administration and management, and political theory.Key Features:Analyses the findings of a number of landmark studies in the fieldExamines political representation at a national and international levelIncludes over 150 entries by expert contributors from Europe and the USA Features descriptive and technical entries, as well as analytical and reflective insights

ブルガリア歴史事典　第4版
Detrez, Raymond, Historical Dictionary of Bulgaria. 4th ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Europe) 656 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-5>
ISBN 978-1-5381-9961-9 hard ¥49,456.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00

Dating back to Thracian and Roman antiquity, the lands of Bulgaria have played an important role in the history of Southeastern Europe. Historical Dictionary of Bulgaria, Fourth Edition contains entries about the Bulgarian medieval state (618-1393) with its impressive cultural influence and special relationship with Byzantium, the long period of Ottoman dominance (1393-1878), the Bulgarian national awakening the nineteenth century, the Bulgarian kingdom with its accelerated social development and territorial ambitions and frustrations (1878-1944), the stagnation under Soviet-Russian dominance (1944-1989), and its integration into the Euro-Atlantic structures with the cumbersome establishment of democratic institutions and a free market, finally crowned by Bulgaria's accession to the European Union. In addition, the dictionary also pays attention to the relations with neighboring countries and the great powers, as well as to developments in Bulgarian literature, architecture, cinema, and arts. Historical Dictionary of Bulgaria contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and a dictionary section containing 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 Bulgaria.

アイルランド歴史事典　第2版
Biletz, Frank A., Historical Dictionary of Ireland. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Europe) 640 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-3>
ISBN 978-1-5381-5733-6 hard ¥61,820.- (税込) GB￡ 200.00

Although Historical Dictionary of Ireland, Second Edition covers important topics and personalities dating back to the earliest times, the principal focus is on modern Ireland since 1750, with special emphasis on those periods closest to the present. The core of the historical dictionary is an alphabetical survey of key topics, events, places, political organizations, social and cultural institutions, economic phenomena and trends, social and cultural movements, and leading political, religious, scientific, and cultural personalities.Historical Dictionary of Ireland contains a chronology, an introduction, an extensive bibliography, and cross-referenced entries on important personalities and 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 Ireland.

コーポレート・アントレプレナーシップとイントラプレナーシップ百科事典
Bouchard, Veronique (ed.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Corporate Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 650 pp. 2025:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-4>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3804-7 hard ¥88,093.- (税込) GB￡ 285.00 *

This Encyclopedia is a comprehensive and original resource that offers insight into how entrepreneurial practices are initiated, supported, and sustained within firms. It traces the field's evolution from foundational theories to current debates on governance, legitimacy, purpose, and performance. Analyzing key concepts, methods, roles, and organizational settings, entries explore both established frameworks and emerging frontiers, to equip readers with the tools to navigate the complexities of corporate entrepreneurship.Key Features:Addresses both individual and organizational entrepreneurial strategy, highlighting their crucial interplayOrganized into thematic sections for targeted exploration and cross-sectional inquiryIncludes nearly 100 multidisciplinary entries which feature insights from 68 leading academics, practitioners, and innovation leadersEngages with emerging themes spanning sustainability, public-sector innovation, and the emotional and political dimensions of intrapreneurshipBridges theory and practice by combining conceptual frameworks with field-based insights, tools, and case examples from multiple sectors and geographies.Linking innovation with culture and systems, this Encyclopedia is an essential reference for scholars and students of business and management, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Corporate innovation and transformation professionals will find practical frameworks, cases, and tools to drive intrapreneurship and change. Public sector leaders and policymakers will also benefit from its discussion of applications of corporate entrepreneurship in institutional and societal contexts.

暗号通貨、ブロックチェーン、分散型台帳技術（DLT）百科事典
Beck, Roman (ed.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 400 pp. 2026:2 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-2>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3995-2 hard ¥68,002.- (税込) GB￡ 220.00

This illuminating Encyclopedia presents a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrencies, blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, clarifying developing terminology in order to provide a key reference point for navigating this evolving domain.This Encyclopedia not only documents an ecosystem in flux, but it also builds a shared language capable of supporting responsible innovation and governance. It defines core terms such as decentralized, token and smart contract, providing necessary insights into foundational technologies including blockchain architectures, cryptographic mechanisms and distributed consensus protocols. Contributing authors highlight topics of debate, such as NFTs and sandwich attacks, creating a framework for further inquiry.The Elgar Encyclopedia of Cryptocurrencies, Blockchain and DLT is an essential resource for scholars and students of economics, finance, business and management, innovation and technology. It is also beneficial for policymakers and technology practitioners who are interested in navigating decentralized futures with conceptual precision.Key Features:Adopts technical, historical, philosophical and social perspectivesSituates terms in their broader technical and sociopolitical contextsPresents curated, peer-reviewed and contextually grounded entriesContains entries that are not only scholarly and technical, but also concise and accessible

香辛料と香辛料貿易百科事典－歴史、料理、文化
Williams, Victoria R., Encyclopedia of Spices and the Spice Trade: History, Cuisine, and Culture. 376 pp. 2025:11 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-18>
ISBN 979-87-651-1482-7 hard ¥23,182.- (税込) GB￡ 75.00 *

Discover the rich history and deep cultural significance of spices, from defining the flavors of regional cuisines to spurring Western exploration and colonialism.This book examines spices from a variety of perspectives, including their impact on culinary traditions, role in health and medicine, and influence on world economics and geopolitics for hundreds of years. More than 125 entries profile individual spices, regional cuisines, influential locations and trade routes, key issues in the modern spice trade, and much more. Entries on individual spices include information about the plant, its geographic distribution, history and cultural significance of its use, and any contemporary threats or concerns. Each entry includes cross-referencing and a list of further readings, allowing readers to both broaden and deepen their understanding of the subject. Sidebars supplement the main text, offering bite-sized, high-interest facts.Spices have been an important part of human culture for thousands of years. They were used to flavor and preserve food, as medicine, and even in religious practices. European demand for spices from the Middle East, Asia, and beyond created a complex network of merchants and trade routes, producing economic powerhouses and forever changing the culinary landscape of the Western world. Although the spice trade connected people and cultures across the globe, the insatiable quest for spices and the wealth they brought also contributed heavily to the rise of colonialism. This legacy of exploitation endures even today, with concerns over issues such as fair labor practices and environmental degradation leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of spice producers worldwide.

企業と政府百科事典
Wilson, Graham K. / Maguire, Matthew (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Business and Government. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 400 pp. 2026:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-19>
ISBN 978-1-0353-0777-7 hard ¥64,911.- (税込) GB￡ 210.00 *

This authoritative Encyclopedia surveys the scale, variety and quality of contemporary scholarship on the relationships between business and government. Drawing on economics, sociology, business studies and political science, world-renowned scholars explore a wide range of core and cutting-edge topics.Providing contributions on issues faced by leaders in business, government and civil society, the Encyclopedia outlines how state-led structures determine business prospects and the extent to which they take into account societal values. It also explores how businesses impact politics and public policy through lobbying and campaign contributions, as well as through the practices and policies they pursue. Distinct themes emerge across the Encyclopedia, including critiques of contemporary capitalism, ways of improving the business-government relationship, technological innovations, key economic, political and social actors and growth and investment.Presenting a contemporary guide to scholarship across a broad range of topics, the Encyclopedia is an essential reference for students and academics in corporate governance, business studies, sociology, economics and political science.Key Features:Presents key literature, topics, and debates in the area as a foundation for effective researchIncludes more than 50 entries from leading scholars around the world, organised alphabetically for accessibility and ease of navigationIdentifies key areas for future research

コンサイス食品法百科事典
van der Meulen, Bernd / Wernaart, Bart / Kramer, L. (eds.), Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law. (Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law) 400 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-16>
ISBN 978-1-80220-969-3 hard ¥69,547.- (税込) GB￡ 225.00 *

In this Concise Encyclopedia, an international team of experts explore the fundamental concepts of contemporary food law. Multijurisdictional entries trace how food law plays an important role in society and culture at large.Written by authors with backgrounds in academia, the public sector and the private sector, this science-based Encyclopedia analyses the legal elements of the food industry from a broad range of standpoints. Encompassing issues such as allergen labelling, comparative food law, consumer protection, and deforestation, entries illustrate the many legal elements of food production and processes.The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Food Law is a vital reference for scholars and students of consumer law and public international law. Practitioners and policymakers in the field will also benefit from its valuable insights, as well as international food agencies and NGOs.Key Features:87 entries written by international authorsEntries cover sustainability and international law as well as enforcement and principles in relation to food lawFills a gap in the literature in this recently developed disciplineDraws from multiple areas of study, including administrative, criminal, international, public, and private lawOutlines food law's relation to legislation on health and safety, emerging regulations, and product recall, as well as geopolitical and trade influences

ジャイナ教歴史事典　第2版
Wiley, Kristi L. / Bajzelj, Ana / Vose, Steven M. et al., Historical Dictionary of Jainism. 2nd ed. (Historical Dictionaries of Religions, Philosophies, and Movements Series) 352 pp. 2026:7 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <757-17>
ISBN 978-1-5381-4530-2 hard ¥49,456.- (税込) GB￡ 160.00

Historical Dictionary of Jainism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section contains cross-referenced entries.

L.-P.Rochon他編　中央銀行業百科事典　第2版
Rochon, Louis-Philippe / Rossi, Sergio (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Central Banking: Second Edition. 2nd ed. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Economics and Finance series) 752 pp. 2025:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-14>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3014-0 hard ¥85,002.- (税込) GB￡ 275.00 *

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Central Banking provides definitive and comprehensive encyclopedic coverage on central banking and monetary theory and policy. Containing close to 350 entries from specially commissioned experts in their fields, elements of past and current monetary policies are described and a critical assessment of central bank practices is presented.Since the global financial crisis of 2008-09, all major central banks have intervened to avert the collapse of the global economy, bringing monetary policy to the forefront. Rochon and Rossi give an up to date, critical understanding of central banking, at both theoretical and policy-oriented levels. This updated second edition Encyclopedia explains the complexity of monetary-policy interventions, their conceptual and institutional frameworks, and their own limits and drawbacks. The reader is provided with the body of knowledge necessary to understand central banks' decisions in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and controversial explanations of the crisis are illuminated from a historical perspective.Academics and students of economics will find this an indispensable reference tool, offering current and necessary insight into central banking and monetary policy. Practitioners in the financial sector will also benefit from this refreshed insight into such a fundamental topic.

ライフサイクル持続性評価百科事典
Traverso, Marzia / Backes, Jana G. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 400 pp. 2026:1 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-15>
ISBN 978-1-0353-0988-7 hard ¥97,366.- (税込) GB￡ 315.00

The Elgar Encyclopedia of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment provides concise and authoritative information on the methods, standards, and best practices in sustainability assessment.The Encyclopedia promotes the use of standardized language in order to ensure the successful interdisciplinary implementation of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). It systematically defines both fundamental and advanced terms, including sustainable development goals, characterization factors, and photochemical ozone creation potential, addressing the challenges of consistent application and interdisciplinary communication within sustainability assessment frameworks. Entries enable terms, indicators, and methods to be uniformly understood and applied across sectors, regions, and disciplines to ensure transparency and comparability in the field.This work is an essential resource for scholars and students of economics, geography, and sociology, particularly those interested in sustainability and the environment. It is also highly beneficial for practitioners and policymakers seeking a harmonized understanding of life cycle sustainability assessment.Key Features:Includes 195 entries from leading international authorsPresents information in an accessible and engaging mannerProvides thematic depth and further reading for subject expertsRepresents an important milestone for defining and referencing terms in the sustainability assessment of product lifecycles

国際的制裁百科事典
Portela, Clara / Charron, Andrea / Sossai, Mirko (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of International Sanctions. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 816 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-13>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3952-5 hard ¥61,820.- (税込) GB￡ 200.00 *

This multidisciplinary Encyclopedia provides a contemporary reference on international sanctions in politics and law. Assessing the topic from diverse perspectives, it analyses the growing prominence of international sanctions and the prolific practice of both established and emerging senders.Expert contributors present a comprehensive overview of the evolving landscape of sanctions and the challenges associated with their categorisation and monitoring. Entries present the core aspects of sanction regimes, outlining the multifaceted measures across a range of case studies. The Encyclopedia is an essential and easily navigable reference source, examining international sanctions from an interdisciplinary standpoint.Key Features:Over 70 entries from scholars around the globeDiscusses implementation and enforcement in both UN and non-UN regimesReviews sanctions by regional and other international organisations, as well as individual and groups of statesCovers key sanction episodes, the profiles of senders, types of measures and the objectives of sanctionsThis Encyclopedia is a crucial resource for students and scholars of international relations, economics and politics. International policymakers, civil servants and legal practitioners will also benefit from its valuable insights.

企業家精神とデジタル化百科事典
Lohrke, Franz / Cabral, J. / Frownfelter-Lohrke, C. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Entrepreneurship and Digitalization. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 356 pp. 2025:12 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-12>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1928-2 hard ¥61,820.- (税込) GB￡ 200.00 *

Increasing digitization and digitalization offer critical questions both for entrepreneurship scholars and practitioners. This authoritative Encyclopedia, provides a comprehensive reference work on the opportunities and challenges related to digital entrepreneurship. Entries cover essential topics, including important entrepreneurial contexts and concepts, entrepreneurship theories and theoretical frameworks, and digital technologies and applications.Key Features:Over 50 focused entries, each discussing how digital technologies affect or could impact the entrepreneurship processContributions from leading scholars and emerging scholars as well as practitioners offering diverse and international viewpoints on digital entrepreneurshipDialogues about digital entrepreneurship trends valuable for academic audiences but also accessible to practitioners and suitable for classroom discussionsAn Introduction furnishing a thoughtful overview of the increasing convergence of the physical and digital worlds and why it fundamentally nuances, and extends, what we (think we) know about entrepreneurshipThis Encyclopedia is a vital reference for scholars and students of entrepreneurship, business and management, and innovation and technology. Practitioners will also benefit from its coverage of foundational concepts, cutting-edge debates, and forecasts.

コンサイス社会科学における調査方法百科事典
Iosifides, Theodoros (ed.), Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Research Methods in the Social Sciences. (Elgar Encyclopedias in the Social Sciences) 336 pp. 2026:4 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-11>
ISBN 978-1-80392-129-7 hard ¥55,638.- (税込) GB￡ 180.00

Encompassing theoretical, epistemological, and methodological strategies and approaches, this Concise Encyclopedia provides an interdisciplinary overview of social science research methods.Leading international scholars explore the meta-theoretical presuppositions of social research, along with entries spanning diverse topics including among others the role of art, artificial intelligence, digitalization and oral history. The Encyclopedia traces the evolution of historical research within the field, while highlighting contemporary digital, longitudinal, militant ethnography and other innovations. It promotes methodological pluralism and multi-method research, combining quantitative and qualitative strategies in its investigation of social phenomena and processes.This Concise Encyclopedia is a valuable resource for scholars, students and researchers across the social sciences looking to orient themselves in this important field.Key Features:Adopts flexible and interdisciplinary perspectivesContains 47 accessible and highly informative entriesEngages with constructive debates about different methodological approachesCovers both broad and specialized topics

コンサイス人工知能と法百科事典
Abbott, Ryan / Rothman, Elizabeth (eds.), Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law. (Elgar Concise Encyclopedias in Law) 480 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-1>
ISBN 978-1-0353-3689-0 hard ¥75,729.- (税込) GB￡ 245.00 *

This comprehensive Encyclopedia provides a groundbreaking exploration of the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technology on legal systems worldwide. With over 100 expert-authored entries, the volume delivers authoritative analysis of how rapidly evolving AI technologies intersect with established legal frameworks. The text covers a broad spectrum of topics, from foundational AI concepts to its most advanced applications in legal practice, while addressing the technology's implications across major areas of law.Coverage includes:Intellectual property and rights protection implications of AI, including patentability of AI output, copyright for AI-generated works, trademark issues, trade secrets, publicity rights, data protection, facial recognition technology, and human rightsCivil and criminal law, including liability frameworks, criminal responsibility, evidence analysis, AI judges, predictive policing, and litigation strategiesSector-specific applications and emerging challenges related to healthcare, financial markets, corporate governance, autonomous vehicles, space law, deepfakes, bias, content moderation, AI manipulation, autonomous weapons, and synthetic contentAnalysis of AI legislation and privacy law across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Latin AmericaThe Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Artificial Intelligence and the Law is an invaluable reference for scholars, practitioners, and students navigating technology law. Policymakers, regulators, computer scientists, compliance professionals, AI researchers requiring legal context, corporate counsel, and business leaders implementing AI technologies will also benefit from its crucial insights.

実践としての戦略百科事典
Grossmann-Hensel, Benjamin / Jarzabkowski, P. et al. (eds.), Elgar Encyclopedia of Strategy as Practice. (Elgar Encyclopedias in Business and Management) 768 pp. 2025:11 (E. Elgar, UK) <757-10>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1595-6 hard ¥98,912.- (税込) GB￡ 320.00 *

This comprehensive Encyclopedia of Strategy as Practice provides an entry point for exploring the different dimensions of the strategy-as-practice (SAP) perspective on strategy. This perspective implies a fundamental shift in our understanding of strategy - treating strategy as something people do rather than something that firms have.Designed both for readers new to and familiar with SAP, the Encyclopedia features 186 entries written by experts in the field. The entries are structured into six carefully curated sections, which outline the relevant theories, concepts, methods, and phenomena, discuss the relation to adjacent research approaches and map the global community infrastructure supporting SAP-related research, teaching and practice.With its overview of SAP research and its scholarly network, this Encyclopedia serves as a valuable resource for students and researchers in business and management, organization studies, strategic management, and organizational sociology. Practitioners and professionals will also find practical insights grounded in the latest theoretical developments.Key Features:Includes 186 entries written by experts in the field providing a comprehensive overview of strategy-as-practice research and its communityOffers in-depth insights into the relevant theories, theorists and concepts, as well as the relations to adjacent research approaches such as Attention Based View, Leadership as Practice, Resource Based View and Strategic LeadershipExplores emergent areas of research, including new SAP-related phenomena such as Artificial Intelligence, Climate Change, Gender, Sustainability, and Open Strategy

O Riain, Padraig, A Dictionary of Irish Saints. 2nd ed. 690 pp. 2025:2 (Four Courts Pr., IE) <753-3>
ISBN 978-1-80151-162-9 hard ¥17,000.- (税込) GB￡ 55.00 *

世界の危機言語百科事典　第2版
Moseley, Christopher (ed.), Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages. 2nd ed. 878 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <753-2>
ISBN 978-1-138-83192-6 hard ¥81,911.- (税込) GB￡ 265.00

The Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages catalogues and describes the language stocks, making up the vast majority of the world's six thousand or more distinct tongues, which are in danger of disappearing within the next few decades. The concern for the fast-disappearing languages of the world continues to rise even more so and this second edition provides a thoroughly updated picture of these languages with the most recent available data and insights.Endangerment is a complex issue, and the reasons why so many of the world's smaller, less empowered languages are not being passed on to future generations today are discussed in the introduction. Regional sections, each authored by notable specialists, are combined to provide a comprehensive listing of every language which, by the criteria of endangerment set out in the introduction, is likely to disappear within the next few decades. These languages make up ninety per cent of the world's remaining language stocks. This single resource provides expert analysis of the current language policy situation in every multilingual country and on every continent, detailed descriptions of little-known languages from all over the world, and clear alphabetical entries, region by region, of all the world's languages currently thought to be in danger of extinction.The Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages will be a necessary addition to all academic linguistics collections and will be a useful resource for a range of readers with an interest in development studies, cultural heritage, and international affairs.

欧州連合百科事典・ダイレクトリー　2026年版
European Union Encyclopedia and Directory 2026. 26th ed. 600 pp. 2025:12 (Routledge, UK) <753-1>
ISBN 978-1-041-05300-2 hard ¥448,195.- (税込) GB￡ 1,450.00 *

Thoroughly updated, this extensive reference resource provides in-depth information on all matters relating to the European Union (EU): a comprehensive A - Z glossary of issues, countries, terms and personalities is followed by essays by expert contributors analysing issues confronting the EU and its institutions; EU energy policy in the context of the Russian Federation's invasion of Ukraine; EU citizenship; EU migration and asylum policy; the EU's social framework; and EU-Africa relations; in addition, comprehensive directory and statistical sections offer a full picture of the EU and its workings, comprising in the directory: Council of the European Union, European Council, European Commission, European External Action Service, European Parliament, European Court of Auditors, European Economic and Social Committee, Committee of the Regions, European Investment Bank, European Central Bank, European Ombudsman, the EU's Other Agencies, Treaties, EU-Level Trade and Professional Associations; and in the statistical survey tables covering: Population, Labour, Health and Welfare, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing, Energy and Environment, Industry, Finance, National Accounts, Balance of Payments, External Trade, Transport, Communications, Tourism, Education.Key Features:an up-to-date chronology of the EU from 1947 to presenta comprehensive A-Z glossary section contains definitions and explanations of organizations, acronyms and terms, countries and personalities. Comprising some 1,000 entries, terms listed include: Brexit; the European Institute for Gender Equality; Next Generation EU; REPowerEU; and Team Europearticles written by experts on the EU provide an overview of its contemporary policies and activitiesa directory of principal names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail and internet addresses of all major EU institutions and their official bodies. This information is supplemented by summaries of important treaties, and details of EU-level trade and professional associationsa statistical survey gives tables covering: population, employment, agriculture, energy and mining, industry, the environment, finance, trade, transport and communications, tourism, health and welfare, and education across the EUThis title will prove valuable to academic and public libraries, politicians and government agencies and the media, as well as to all those in need of accurate and reliable information on the EU.

Nguemeta, Philippe / Amenguele, Herve Benoit, Dictionnaire de Karl Popper. (Ouverture philosophique. Bibliotheque) 337 p. 2025:4 (L'Harmattan, FR) <751-4>
ISBN 978-2-336-50475-9 paper ¥9,278.- (税込) EUR 35.00

W.C.コッケルハム他編　保健、病気、行動、社会百科事典　全6巻　第2版
Cockerham, William C. / Gabe, J. / Quah, S. R. et al. (eds.), The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society. 2nd ed. 6 vols. (Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedias in Social Sciences) 3264 pp. 2025:8 (Wiley-Blackwell, UK) <751-3>
ISBN 978-1-119-90839-5 hard ¥246,922.- (税込) US$ 1,095.00 *

The definitive single-source reverence on health, illness, and the social sciences in the 21st century, fully revised and updated The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition offers an up-to-date, interdisciplinary reference that addresses the evolving landscape of health-related social sciences. With nearly 600 entries spanning 20 subdisciplines, this comprehensive six-volume set delivers critical insights into topics such as global pandemics, chronic diseases, and the social determinants of health. Structured in an accessible A-to-Z format, the Encyclopedia's entries cover an unparalleled range of topics-from fundamental concepts to in-depth analyses-and include cross-references and bibliographies to enable deeper exploration. Now in its second edition, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society features new and updated entries that reflect significant changes in health research and contemporary medical issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, advancements in epigenetics, and pressing global health challenges. Entirely new sections explore global pandemics, chronic diseases, epigenetics, infectious diseases, and research methodologies. Throughout this edition, the contributing authors address emerging theories, contemporary issues, recent research studies, and real-world events affecting health. An essential resource for understanding the interplay between social and behavioral factors and health, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition: Provides timely and authoritative coverage of all key areas of the social scientific study of healthContains contributions from more than 500 leading scholars from around the world, ranging from core concepts to specific disciplinary ideologies and practicesIntegrates foundational concepts, emerging theories, and contemporary developments to enable a holistic understanding of health-related social sciencesEmploys an interdisciplinary approach that bridges medical sociology, anthropology, psychology, public health, and geographyExamines social determinants of health through a global lens, reflecting diverse cultural and regional contexts The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Health, Illness, Behavior, and Society, Second Edition, is ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses in medical sociology, medical anthropology, public health, health psychology, health geography, and related fields. It also serves as a vital reference for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners in medicine, nursing, and public health.