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

Kim, Jiye, The Future of the South China Sea: Disputes and Negotiations. 238 pp. 2026:1 (U. Michigan Pr., US) <766-770>
ISBN 978-0-472-07778-6 hard ¥22,330.- (税込) US$ 100.00
ISBN 978-0-472-05778-8 paper ¥7,803.- (税込) US$ 34.95

For over seventy years, China has steadfastly asserted its sovereignty over the South China Sea, transforming these waters into a flashpoint of international tension and a focal point of global diplomacy. The Future of the South China Sea intricately explores China's motivations, unveiling its ambitions in the South China Sea that are anything but static. Despite the prevailing narrative that frames China's objectives as monolithic and unchanging, its underlying interests in the region have fluctuated in both content and urgency, driven by economic imperatives, historical legacies, domestic pressures, and broader international security concerns. By incorporating negotiation records, such as the 1958 Declaration on China's Territorial Sea, the 1992 ASEAN Declaration, and the 2005 Tripartite Agreement, Jiye Kim traces how China reshapes its interests into negotiation agendas, providing critical insights into the nation's diplomacy and making a significant contribution to an existing literature on the South China Sea that has been largely dominated by analyses of great power rivalry. This book sheds light on China's underlying interests as living and adaptable entities, providing scholars with a detailed, evidence-based understanding of the complexities that define one of the world's most contested maritime regions.

第三世界主義のビジョン
Russo, Giusi / Zoppi, Marco (eds.), Visions of Third Worldism: Southern and Decolonial Morphologies of International Solidarity. (Contributions to International Relations) 146 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <766-775>
ISBN 978-3-032-17599-1 hard ¥34,316.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book provides a new, more complex definition of Third Worldism by exploring the dynamic collaborations between Europe and the Global South in response to colonialism. It focuses on how transnational initiatives surpassed Eurocentric limitations, highlighting Europe's role in decolonization efforts and the Global South's anti-colonial activism within European territories. By doing so, the book reveals how the Global South became central to new understandings of decolonial modes. The volume critically addresses contemporary decolonial debates, tracing the history of Third Worldism and its leftist and Catholic roots in Europe. It sheds light on key themes such as the architectural embodiment of cooperation, Ghana's alternative economic projects, and non-Western epistemologies. By reframing the debate on Third Worldism, this book adds to the academic discourse, offering fresh perspectives on the solidarity and cooperation between the Global North and South. It will appeal to students, researchers, and scholars of international relations, political science, law, and history and an audience interested in a better understanding of Third Worldism and the connected historical and contemporary political landscapes.

堀川三郎、湯浅陽一、浜本篤史、笹岡正俊編　東アジアにおける環境問題の被害者の運動
Horikawa, Saburo / Yuasa, Yoichi / Hamamoto, Atsushi / Sasaoka, Masatoshi (eds.), Environmental Victims' Movements in East Asia: Their Philosophies, Practices, and Environmental Justice. 304 pp. 2026:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <766-794>
ISBN 978-3-032-15209-1 hard ¥39,596.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book explores environmental victims' movements and how they have shaped the history of East Asia. The book focuses on the impact of these movements and whether the ideas of environmental justice in this region align with Western concepts or whether they take a different approach. Bringing together leading researchers in the field and using in-depth case studies from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China, the chapters trace the evolution of victims' movements, uncover their distinctive characteristics, and reveal the forms of environmental sociology they have inspired. Offering fresh insights into the intersection of social activism and environmental change, this volume is essential reading for anyone interested in environmental justice, social movements, and the dynamics of East Asian societies.

アジアの連続性－南アジアの東アジア及び東南アジアとのつながり
Nguyen, Hai Hong / Pham, Cuong Cao (eds.), Asia Continuity: South Asia's Linkages with East and Southeast Asia. (South Asia's Geopolitical & Strategic Engagement) 837 pp. 2026:4 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <766-797>
ISBN 978-981-9566-03-7 hard ¥39,596.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book is about connectivity between South Asia, East and Southeast Asia, which are often thought in conventional wisdom as three separate regions. However, ancient artefacts found across the three regions show that their connection, especially the influence of Indian culture and religious practices, run deep. The modern world has witnessed the rise of India (the largest country in South Asia), China, South Korea and Japan (in East Asia), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (in Southeast Asia). Therefore, connecting the three regions has been part of political thinking of regional leaders in the so-called "Century of Asia". The discussion and analysis in each chapter of the book through the lens of history, culture, religion, security, political and economic cooperation from the ancient to modern time offer a primilary answer to the question of why connectivity and links between the three regions are now more important than ever and need to be strengthened.

C.Aspalter編　東アジアの福祉モデル
Aspalter, Christian (ed.), The East Asian Welfare Model: Evaluating Welfare Politics and Outcomes from an Ideal-Typical Perspective. 295 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <766-254>
ISBN 978-981-9568-08-6 hard ¥44,876.- (税込) EUR 169.99

This book revisits after about close to 20 years the East Asian Welfare Model when looked at from an ideal-typical perspective. Ideal-typical welfare regimes do not change, in general, quickly, they are stable, due to the higher level of observation applied (using a high-flying bird's or satellite's perspective). Twenty years, however, are a long time also in welfare state system development. A great deal of mega events and mega trends have impacted on social policy all over the world in these last two decades. These include the Covid 19 pandemic, gender movements, rock-bottom low overall fertility (in the post-industrial setting), global production shifts (a.k.a. globalization of industrial production), and last but not least technological revolution brought upon by super-digitalization and artificial intelligence applications, and information society in general, and with it technological unemployment of a large parts of a whole new generation having become unemployable while they have been highly trained at college and university levels. It is high time to look at East Asia welfare state systems up close again, and the right theoretical and methodological lens, i.e. applying ideal-typical theory and methodology, to an otherwise not graspable fully dynamic and intertwined phenomenon: continued welfare state growth amidst crises and change.

グローバル・サウスにおけるジェンダー化された移動性
Beyazit, Eda / Lucas, Karen (eds.), Gendered Mobilities in the Global South. (Transport, Mobilities and Spatial Change) 244 pp. 2026:5 (E. Elgar, UK) <766-239>
ISBN 978-1-0353-1912-1 hard ¥30,690.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00

This book explores how gender is a determining factor shaping mobilities in the Global South. It examines why women and girls often face more barriers to safe, affordable, and accessible transport, and how these barriers limit their opportunities for education, work, and participation in society.Drawing on research from multiple countries, contributors investigate how history, politics, economics, and culture influence daily journeys, from walking to using public transport, and even migrating across borders. The book challenges the dominance of Global North perspectives in mobility studies, calling for new theories and solutions that reflect the realities of the Global South. It combines academic research with practical insights, showing how transport planning, infrastructure, and policies can become more inclusive. Ultimately, it argues that incorporating a gender perspective in transport policy and planning at different levels is key to eliminating inequalities.This is a key resource for researchers in transport and mobility studies, geography, urban planning and development studies interested in gender and transport-related inequalities in low and middle-income countries. Furthermore, it provides actionable frameworks and examples for policy makers and NGOs in transport and gender equity.

山﨑孝史編　東アジアにおける国境のコンテクスト化
Yamazaki, Takashi (ed.), Contextualizing Borders in East Asia. 112 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <765-828>
ISBN 978-1-041-28523-6 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

This book investigates various aspects of East Asia's borders and borderlands and contextualizes them in the region's dynamic geopolitical and geoeconomic contexts. It illustrates how a regional or trans-border framework for border studies can deepen our understanding of borders and borderlands and guide us in a better direction of research and practice. While the introductory chapter argues for the importance of contextualizing borders from an appropriate theoretical framework built on preceding works, four empirical chapters focus on border issues in China, North Korea, Okinawa, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, showing that East Asia, particularly the East China Sea region, consists of non-conventional borders and that deviations from the Westphalian sovereign territory characterize East Asian borderlands. This book persuasively demonstrates how the 'contextual theorization' of borders in East Asia becomes possible by identifying the common aspects shared by these empirical cases.Spanning the broad subject areas of political geography, international relations, Asian studies, and border studies, this comprehensive work serves as an essential resource for students, scholars, researchers, and practitioners seeking to understand the complexities of East Asian geopolitics, while also providing valuable insights for policymakers and analysts working on regional security and trans-border governance issues.The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of Geopolitics.

Arao, Danilo Arana (ed.), Dimensions of Media in Asia. 125 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <765-867>
ISBN 978-1-041-25199-6 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book examines the evolving landscape of media across Asia, offering critical insights into contemporary challenges facing journalism, digital communication, and media representation in the region. Drawing from six rigorous research studies, the volume explores diverse dimensions of Asian media systems, from authoritarian resistance strategies to digital platform dynamics.The book provides empirical analysis of key media phenomena including journalistic resistance in authoritarian contexts, public health communication framing in China, the emergence of podcasting in India, Japanese cosmetic brand strategies on Chinese social media, smart home technology adoption patterns, and gender representation in Indonesian digital news. This volume will serve as an essential resource for understanding contemporary media dynamics in Asia. It will particularly benefit those studying comparative media systems, digital communication strategies, and the intersection of technology, culture, and society in Asian contexts.This book was originally published as a special issue of Media Asia.

Arao, Danilo Arana (ed.), Going Digital in Asia. 142 pp. 2026:4 (Routledge, UK) <765-868>
ISBN 978-1-041-25165-1 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This book explores the transformative impact of digital technology across diverse Asian communities and social contexts. From economic empowerment initiatives to environmental advocacy, the seven chapters provide critical analysis of how digital media shapes contemporary Asian societies.The book explores key themes including digital economic empowerment of marginalised communities, environmental journalism and agenda-setting, content diversity in broadcasting, feminist discourse on social media, children's digital content ecology, youth engagement with reality television, and healthcare communication during the COVID-19 pandemic. Each chapter offers insights into how digital technologies are reshaping social structures, economic opportunities, and cultural practices across the region. The collection demonstrates both the democratising potential and the challenges of digital transformation in Asian contexts.This volume will be essential reading for scholars and practitioners in media studies, digital sociology, Asian studies, and communication policy. It provides valuable insights for researchers examining digital transformation, policymakers developing technology strategies, and educators teaching about media and society in the digital age. This book was originally published as a special issue of Media Asia.

Arao, Danilo Arana (ed.), Media and Conflicts in Asia. 124 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-869>
ISBN 978-1-041-25142-2 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00

This comprehensive collection examines the complex relationship between media and conflict across diverse Asian contexts, offering critical insights into how news coverage shapes public understanding of violence, protest, and social tensions.From domestic violence reporting in China to the framing of political upheaval in Iran, the six research studies reveal how media narratives both reflect and influence conflict dynamics across the region. The volume demonstrates how different media systems-from hyperlocal digital platforms in India to international news outlets covering Kazakhstan-employ distinct framing strategies that impact audience perceptions and policy responses. It analyses the role of technology in conflict reporting, examine accessibility challenges for persons with disabilities in media consumption, and explore how digital stressors affect contemporary news engagement. Each study employs rigorous methodological approaches including comparative content analysis and validation of measurement instruments.This work is essential reading for postgraduate courses in media studies, international relations, and Asian studies programmes, providing both theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence for understanding media's role in contemporary conflicts. This book was originally published as a special issue of Media Asia.

Cicchelli, Vincenzo / Octobre, S. / Lee, J. (eds.), An Alternative Globalization: Global Generations, Cultural Commodities, and Soft Power from East Asia to the World. (Youth in a Globalizing World 26) 484 pp. 2026:5 (Brill, NE) <765-871>
ISBN 978-90-04-75422-5 hard ¥38,280.- (税込) EUR 145.00

What do "The Way of the Dragon" (1972), "Mario Bros" (1983), "The Great Wall" (2016), and "Squid Game" (2021) have in common? These are the titles of cultural goods from East Asia. Following Hong Kong martial arts films and Japanese cultural products, South Korean pop culture is making its mark, while Chinese investment in digital industries is becoming massive. This volume plunges the reader into the discovery of this alternative pop culture by analyzing its historical dynamics, questioning the soft power associated with its success, examining the strategies put in place by intermediaries to favor it, and investigate its reception among global generations.

ヒマラヤ山脈ハンドブック
Holmes-Tagchungdarpa, Amy (ed.), The Oxford Handbook of the Himalayas. (Oxford Handbooks) 464 pp. 2026:10 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <765-874>
ISBN 978-0-19-068504-1 hard ¥46,446.- (税込) US$ 208.00

The Himalayas are not just mountains. They are also not just places for mountaineering, exploring, or extracting commodities. The Himalayan region is dynamic. Spanning eight contemporary nation states - from Afghanistan to Myanmar, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Nepal, and Pakistan - the region is home to great diversity of people, languages, political formations, and ecosystems. It is also a region that is frequently imagined through siloed disciplinary perspectives, for its beautiful mountain vistas and geography, or its anthropological complexity. These perspectives developed during European colonial expansion in the region which has had long lasting repercussions for the making of borders and nation states as well as academic disciplines. The Oxford Handbook of the Himalayas provides an overview of the many ways that the Himalayas as a region are conceptualized and studied from the perspective of academics across multiple fields, including anthropology, history, geography, and religious studies, and from the people of the Himalayas. It engages with crucial themes for understanding this region in both local and global contexts, including through the lenses of relationships between Himalayan communities and their environments, political formations, international relations, race, ethnicity, language, gender, religion, economics, and infrastructures. This Handbook refuses the limitations of colonially-imposed boundaries, and instead emphasizes the themes of diversity, change, and connectedness to understand how the study of the Himalayas has developed, and how it continues to develop in conversation with the communities of the region. The Handbook is divided into five sections that provide an overview of the history of global engagements with the Himalayas. The first section provides an overview of the region. The second looks at colonial engagements and statemaking. The third examines how Himalayan worldviews have been represented in scholarship, and how these representations are interpreted with and engaged by local communities. The fourth critically examines local identities. The fifth examines contemporary issues that have developed from these earlier engagements and the growth of Himalayan diasporic communities around the world.

Iqbal, Iftekhar / Hassan, N. H. / Kumpoh, A. (eds.), Fluid Phenomena: The River and Anthropocene Life-world in the Asia-Pacific. (African and Asian Anthropocene: Studies in the Environmental Humanities 2) 380 pp. 2026:5 (Brill, NE) <765-875>
ISBN 978-90-04-75809-4 hard ¥40,920.- (税込) EUR 155.00

The Fluid Phenomena explores the "life-world" of the riverspace that has shaped the ecological, economic, cultural, and governing processes, affecting both humans and other-than-humans in the Asia-Pacific region, including parts of South Asia, Southeast Asia, Japan and Australia. Using interdisciplinary conceptual and methodological tools, the book ties together three strands of human engagements with rivers: the representation of the river as a other-than-human entity in intellectual discourse, indigeneity, and creative imagination; the layered livelihood activities as supported and endangered by the river; and the governance of the river from the vantage point of development projects and popular responses. In doing so, the book demonstrates the centrality of and predicaments faced by the river in the late Anthropocene.

Medwinter, Sancha Doxilly et al. (eds.), Diasporic Womanist Sociology: Introducing Hope and Solidarity through Non-Western and Global South Communities and Diasporas. 256 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <765-876>
ISBN 978-1-032-46472-5 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-46470-1 paper ¥12,272.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

Introducing and engaging with womanist frameworks to center the lives of Global South women who live under colonial oppressions, this collection centers the consciousness, spirituality, philosophy, wisdom, community institutions, and ecologies found in a variety of Global South regions and diasporas.Diasporic Womanist Sociology offers a decolonial approach to critical research, interpretive frameworks, pedagogy, mentorship, activism, and building academia-community collectives of solidarity, presenting womanism as a practical framework for personal and professional development for sociologists and scholars in other fields. With contributors from South Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and North America, this book draws on tenets of womanism to shape their practice and engagement with students, scholars, and activists, especially those of the Global South and its diasporas.This volume makes critical contributions to fields ranging from Gender and Women Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies, and Decolonial and Postcolonial Theory, and can be assigned to undergraduate and graduate students to explore the foundational work of Black Feminism and gender non-conforming people of color and an inclusive framework of identity, spirituality, and pursuit of social justice.

Alshaar, Nuha / La Sala, B. U. / Wilmsen, D. (eds.), Storytelling, Seafaring, and Travel Writing: The Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. (Islamic History and Civilization 224) 168 pp. 2026:2 (Brill, NE) <765-880>
ISBN 978-90-04-73685-6 hard ¥27,720.- (税込) EUR 105.00

Storytelling, Seafaring, and Travel Writing advances research on Islamic travel writing, with a particular concentration on the Persian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Ranging from the late antiquity to the present, this collection explores how storytelling, travelogues, and seafaring narratives have contributed to cultural discourses and intellectual traditions. By examining Arab seafaring and travel from new angles and through cross-cultural and interdisciplinary lenses, these essays challenge conventional interpretation. Essential for scholars and researchers in Islamic studies, philosophy, literary analysis, and cultural history, it illustrates how real and imagined narratives have profoundly influenced cross-cultural exchanges and the construction of moral and cultural paradigms over time.

Lana-Berasain, Jose-Miguel (ed.), Institutional Bricolage, Property Rights, and Social Practices in the Colonial World. (Routledge Studies in Modern History) 270 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-882>
ISBN 978-1-032-91316-2 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

Emphasizing the emergence of new institutional realities from the encounter between colonizers and colonized people, this book highlights the capacity of indigenous communities, as well as settlers themselves, to shape and transform laws and legal figures originating in the metropolis.The chapters attest to the complexity of land property rights in real contexts and introduce into historical analysis the concept of institutional bricolage proposed by the Critical Institutionalism school of thought. Beyond the written rules (rules-in-form), social practices are what explain the establishment and evolution of sets of rules-in-use, within social and environmental frameworks conditioned by both endogenous and exogenous factors. The case studies, which span from 1510 to 1920, examine struggles and experiences of access to land (and water) on three continents, focusing on territories in present-day Brazil, Mexico, Mozambique, Kenya, the Philippines, and India. Beneath the apparent diversity of situations and outcomes lies a common denominator that underscores the agency of local societies and the dynamic nature of property relations.The book is aimed at researchers and students of Global History, Institutional History, Economic History, Social History, Social Anthropology, and Hispanic Studies, and will also appeal to consultants in development agencies and NGOs.

Linde, Cornelia / Loop, Jan / Roling, Bernd (eds.), Oriental Cultures and Scholarship in the Baltic Region. (The History of Oriental Studies 19) 380 pp. 2026:4 (Brill, NE) <765-883>
ISBN 978-90-04-75046-3 hard ¥44,880.- (税込) EUR 170.00

This volume uncovers the rich, yet little-known history of scholarly and cultural engagement with the Orient in the Baltic Sea region from 1500 to 1800. Spanning disciplines from theology and philology to diplomacy and material culture, the chapters trace how Islamic, Jewish, and Asian knowledge circulated through universities, libraries, and diplomatic missions. Contributors explore how Northern European scholars, clerics, and collectors engaged with Oriental texts, languages, and artefacts and how they shaped and were shaped by local traditions of knowledge. The book brings to light a vibrant network of exchange that connected the Mare Balticum with the wider early modern world.

Fresu, Gianni, Gramsci and the Colonial Question: Sardinia, Subalternity, and the Global South. (Marx and Marxisms) 288 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-67>
ISBN 978-1-041-24611-4 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-24609-1 paper ¥12,886.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

Although Antonio Gramsci is widely known as the theorist of hegemony, his enduring relevance to struggles against colonial oppression across the Global South reveals a deeper, often overlooked dimension of his thought. With this book, Giovanni Fresu explores Gramsci's formative experiences in Sardinia, a peripheral, peasant island marked by internal colonialism, and shows how these shaped his vision of human emancipation as both a continuation and critique of bourgeois universalism.Through a rigorous engagement with Gramsci's writings, Fresu reexamines key categories of Marxist theory, situating them within the socio-political contradictions of Sardinia and the broader Italian national formation. He argues that Gramsci's philosophy of praxis, conceived as absolute historicism, offers a powerful framework for understanding the dialectic between civil and political society, liberalism and socialism, and the transformation of modern power structures.Divided into three interrelated sections (Colonial Question, Liberal Question, and Questions of Political Theory) Gramsci and the Colonial Question provides a fresh and interdisciplinary perspective on Gramsci's legacy. It challenges dominant interpretations that marginalize Sardinian history and offers new insights into the conceptual renewal of Marxism, making it essential reading for scholars in political theory, postcolonial studies, Italian history, and Gramscian thought.

1800年以降のフランス資本主義の政治経済
Cogneau, Denis, Empire on the Cheap: The Political Economy of French Colonialism Since 1800. 498 pp. 2026:5 (Polity Pr., UK) <765-326>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6333-3 hard ¥10,048.- (税込) US$ 45.00

In the nineteenth century, France embarked on the colonization of whole swathes of Africa and Asia. What drove this policy, and what methods did it use to establish and enforce French domination? What disruptive effects did this have on the colonized societies, and what did it mean for their economic and social development? Today, can we say they have been completely decolonized? Empire on the Cheap offers new answers to these ever-controversial questions.Drawing on extensive archival work and statistical analysis, Denis Cogneau offers a richly detailed description of the colonial states and how they functioned, with a particular focus on issues of taxation, military recruitment, capital flows and inequalities. He shows that the empire cost France little until the wars of independence following World War II, and that capital from France did not trickle down to the colonies. The French Republic proclaimed its "civilizing mission", but its rule did not lead to the development of the occupied countries, and instead established violent colonial regimes with ambiguous and sometimes conflicting goals. Such regimes mainly benefited a small minority of French colonists and capitalists. Yet, even after winning independence, nationalist elites in the former colonies most often maintained an authoritarian and inegalitarian state order.Examining both the evolution of the colonized societies and what has become of them after independence, Cogneau makes a major contribution to our understanding of imperialism, past and present.

Dagher, Ruby / Ofori-Yentumi, Nana Afia Aku, The Decentralization Delusion: Challenging the Underlying Assumptions of Development. (Rethinking Development) 206 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <765-217>
ISBN 978-1-041-27164-2 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-041-27159-8 paper ¥12,886.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

The Decentralization Delusion challenges the narrative that decentralisation leads to enhanced democratic practices and higher levels of economic and social development.Instead, the book argues that decentralisation theory tends to rely on assumptions which are idealistic and mostly inappropriate to non-Western contexts. Diving into over 50 case studies from around the globe, the book extensively assesses the intended and unintended outcomes of different types and levels of decentralisation. By juxtaposing the ideals of decentralisation against the challenges of real-world implementation, the book lays the foundations for understanding what the prerequisites for success are, and what the shortfalls can be. Ultimately, the book argues that we need types and forms of decentralization that are created from the bottom up and are embedded in the local culture, history, experiences, and desires, rather than in idealistic and inapplicable assumptions, beliefs, and theories.This book's broad-ranging analysis and compelling arguments will be of interest to students, researchers, and practitioners of development, politics, conflict, public administration, and public policy.

BRICSの連合と新しいグローバル秩序
Prabhakar, Akhilesh Chandra, The BRICS Coalition and a New Global Order. 352 pp. 2026:4 (Apple Academic Pr., US) <765-220>
ISBN 978-1-77964-292-9 hard ¥46,035.- (税込) GB￡ 150.00

As we advance through the 21st century, the architecture of global power and influence is undergoing transformative shifts. The BRICS coalition-comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa-has emerged as a formidable force, challenging entrenched paradigms and reshaping the contours of the geopolitical and economic landscape of the modern world. This new volume explores the coalition's emergence as a formidable force that is challenging traditional power structures and advocates for a multipolar world order.The book examines the historical context, economic synergies, political alignments, and cultural diversity that bind these nations, while also addressing the complexities of their collaboration amidst differing national priorities. It highlights key achievements in trade, sustainable development, technological innovation, and global governance reform, as well as the challenges BRICS faces in ensuring unity and influence on the world stage.Each chapter explores how these countries navigate their individual and collective challenges while simultaneously contributing to a multipolar world order that resists singular hegemonic dominance. The author describes not only the intricate strategic interactions within BRICS but also the broader influence of this coalition on key global issues, such as sustainable development, technological innovation, and geopolitical equilibrium.

Rots, Aike P. / Durney, Florence et al. (eds.), Water Powers: Sacred Aquatic Animals of the Asia-Pacific. 344 pp. 2026:4 (U. Hawai'i Pr., US) <765-106>
ISBN 979-88-8070-208-4 hard ¥17,864.- (税込) US$ 80.00
ISBN 979-88-8070-313-5 paper ¥6,699.- (税込) US$ 30.00

Water Powers is an interdisciplinary collection that presents timely, original research on sacred aquatic animals-from dragons and nagas to crocodiles, eels, dugongs, and whales-and environmental change. Contributors examine the past and present significance of these creatures in Nepal, India, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan, Okinawa, Indonesia, and Aotearoa-New Zealand to explore the diverse relationships between animals, deities, humans, and bodies of water. In so doing, they challenge narratives about disenchantment as a core aspect of modernization, seeking to give the sacred creatures and the rituals associated with them a more central place in debates about environmental degradation and conservation initiatives. Their work converges around three core themes: (1) divine embodiment and materiality (how sacred beings manifest themselves and act in the world); (2) making and crossing boundaries (how aquatic animals are constrained by but also challenge physical, ontological, and conceptual boundaries); and (3) crises and relationality (how more-than-human relationships change in response to environmental and other crises). Water Powers will appeal to scholars and students across multiple fields, including anthropology, religious studies, environmental humanities, geography, development studies, history, and archaeology. The book will also interest development experts, conservationists, museum curators, and readers engaged with culture, religion, and environmental change in the Asia-Pacific region.

アジアのカトリシズムと現代の家族の再形成
Chambon, Michel / Ponniah, James (eds.), Asian Catholicism and the Remaking of Contemporary Families. (Contemporary Asian Catholics) 256 pp. 2026:6 (U. Pittsburgh Pr., US) <765-119>
ISBN 978-0-8229-4901-5 hard ¥26,796.- (税込) US$ 120.00
ISBN 978-0-8229-6788-0 paper ¥7,815.- (税込) US$ 35.00

This volume attends to the ways in which Asian Catholics navigate and negotiate the ethical ideals, normative discourses, and devotional practices of their religion as they construct and reconstruct their understandings of the family in contemporary society.

より広範なユーラシアにおけるリージョナリズム
Apostolov, Mario, Regionalism in Broader Eurasia: The Dynamics and Typology of Regional Cooperation and Integration. (United Nations University Series on Regionalism 36) 358 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-772>
ISBN 978-3-032-13660-2 hard ¥34,316.- (税込) EUR 129.99

Drawing on a wealth of research on regionalism, this book offers a new insight into the role of regional entities as key building blocks of international society after the end of the Cold War. Exploring the dynamic nature of regional relations, the author defines several categories of regions with different forms of cohesion and integration: the EU's top-down model led by visionaries and governments; East Asia's bottom-up approach centred on supply chains rather than institutions; regions limited to only free trade; and, finally, regions without a sense of regionalism - such as the Middle East. Though the analysis concentrates on the broader Eurasian landmass, it can be applied to all regions and regional integration entities. Challenging notions such as the preponderance of certain forms of regional integration, and investigating the causes and challenges of clashes between different regional integration projects (as in Ukraine), this book concludes with a re-definition of some general principles of regional cooperation and integration. Students of international relations, researchers of regional cooperation and integration from a political science or economic point of view, historians in general, and scholars of international relations theory can all benefit from the insights in this book. The views expressed in this book are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United Nations. This book offers a clear framework for understanding regionalism. It is essential reading for those seeking insight into the future of international cooperation. Ivan Krastev Chairman, Centre for Liberal Strategies, Sofia, Albert Hirschman Permanent Fellow, Institute for Human Sciences, IWM Vienna This book by Mario Apostolov explores the contemporary variants of regionalism in Europe and Asia. From hopeful beginnings in the immediate post-Cold War aftermath, each region has become more complex today. From top-down European institutions to bottom-up Asian cooperation, regionalism has become a formidable, but much neglected, force in today's world. Andre Liebich Honorary Professor of International History and Politics at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Switzerland

『一帯一路イニシアチブ』の枠組下での中国とユーラシア諸国の間の協力
Cui, Zheng / Qu, Wenyi (eds.), Cooperation Between China and Eurasian Countries under the "Belt and Road Initiative" Framework. (China and Globalization 2.0) 272 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-774>
ISBN 978-981-9538-97-3 hard ¥36,956.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book, starting from multiple disciplines and perspectives, combining qualitative and quantitative analysis, examines the cooperation between China and Eurasian countries under the framework of the "Belt and Road Initiative". It covers five topics, namely, policy communication, facilities connection, trade flow, capital circulation and people-to-people interactions. Despite different perspectives and methods, the contributing authors are agreed that the construction of the "Belt and Road" can facilitate the development of all participating countries, even though they will likely also face problems and risks. The volume provides a balanced analysis of both opportunities and challenges for all stakeholders in this historic undertaking.

Guenel, Goekce, Floating Power: Energy, Infrastructure, and South-South Relations. (Experimental Futures: Technological Lives, Scientific Arts, Anthropological Voices) 200 pp. 2026:4 (Duke U. Pr., US) <764-387>
ISBN 978-1-4780-3361-5 hard ¥26,783.- (税込) US$ 119.95
ISBN 978-1-4780-3851-1 paper ¥6,686.- (税込) US$ 29.95

Floating Power considers the role of energy production on an international scale, challenging the idea that new infrastructures wholly replace older sources of energy. Shifting the discussion from energy transition to energy accumulation, Goekce Guenel engages with a range of electricity producers including hydroelectric, heavy fuel oil, natural gas, and solar power plants, noting their intersections as societies work to expand their supply at large rather than focus on one type of source. Guenel uses the Ayseguel Sultan, a Turkish-built floating power plant in Ghana, as a prime example and vehicle to explore how state and corporate intervention impact energy technologies as every nation strives toward infrastructural expansion. Floating Power challenges the linear thinking and substitutive logic of mainstream energy discourse, instead showing how various power sources often expand and grow symbiotically.

Chen, Huaiyu, Religious Encounters along the Silk Road: Connections, Competitions, and Comparisons. 280 pp. 2026:2 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) * paper 2027:6 <764-212>
ISBN 978-1-6669-4388-7 hard ¥26,086.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *
ISBN 979-82-16-37756-6 paper ¥8,896.- (税込) GB￡ 28.99

Religious Encounters along the Silk Road draws on a diverse range of sources to examine the connections, rivalries, and interactions among Buddhism, Christianity, and Daoism along the Silk Road during the medieval era. This book analyzes these dynamics from political, textual, ritual, and ethnic perspectives to argue that interreligious exchanges were integral to the broader process of medieval globalization, shaping political and religious life in Central Asia and China within a multilingual, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic environment. This book further suggests that Buddhists, Christians, and Daoists coexisted within shared political, textual, ritual, and ethnic spheres, developing distinct strategies to navigate and adapt to political and religious challenges. These communities likely influenced one another's texts and rituals under the same political regime.

Adda, Iacopo, Peril jaune: origines, usages et representations en Occident et en Russie. (Histoire) 669 p. 2025:11 (Alphil, SZ) <763-731>
ISBN 978-2-88930-708-1 paper ¥7,788.- (税込) EUR 29.50

Ploeg, Chris Kaspar de, The Exterminating Empire: Capitalism's War on Life from Palestine to the Burning Planet. 296 pp. 2026:8 (Monthly Review, US) <763-719>
ISBN 978-1-68590-166-0 hard ¥22,106.- (税込) US$ 99.00
ISBN 978-1-68590-165-3 paper ¥6,252.- (税込) US$ 28.00

なぜ人類学がグローバル・サウスを必要としているか
Guerron Montero, Carla / Podjed, Dan (eds.), Why Anthropology Needs the Global South. 232 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <763-726>
ISBN 978-1-032-86076-3 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00
ISBN 978-1-032-85845-6 paper ¥12,886.- (税込) GB￡ 41.99

What would anthropology look like if the South were our North? This book turns the map upside down and calls for transforming anthropology from a singular to a plural perspective, which recognizes the Global South as a site of original theory and research rather than merely a source of information.The book acknowledges the structure of racialized and gendered inequalities within which ethnographic research has historically been, and continues to be, conducted, and recognizes the hierarchies created in the West regarding non-Western anthropologists. The authors in this book offer fresh and accessible reflections on their anthropological journeys in the Global South, North, and the worlds in between. They share their ethnographic insights and personal stories to answer the question of why anthropology still needs the Global South.Why Anthropology Needs the Global South is an essential read for anthropology students, professionals and teachers, as well as for anyone seeking a compass for navigating the contemporary world.

Narangoa, Li / Fijn, Natasha / Lindskog, B. V. (eds.), Mongolian Healing: Knowledge, Transmission and Practice Across Inner Asia. (Health, Medicine, and Science in Asia) 336 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <763-728>
ISBN 978-94-6372-969-7 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

Mongolian Healing: Knowledge, Transmission, and Practice Across Inner Asia explores the rich and diverse medicinal healing practices by Mongolian communities across Mongolia, Inner Mongolia, and Kalmykia.This edited volume brings together scholars from various disciplines to examine knowledge systems and practises related to healing therapies, including nomadic healing, ritual practices including dom and shamanic healing, water as a source for healing in the landscape, and the art of Mongolian bonesetting. The second part of the book delves into the institutionalization of Mongolian medicine across Mongolia and Inner Mongolia, tracing its adaptation and its continuing presence in both urban and rural contexts, within contemporary healthcare systems, such as the hospital, laboratory and clinic. Through a Mongolian-oriented lens, this volume sheds light on the resilience and adaptability of Mongolian healing and medical traditions in the face of social, political, and cultural transformations across history. Combining historical, anthropological, and medical perspectives, it offers the first comprehensive account of how these practices have continued to thrive and adapt, bridging ancient knowledge with contemporary applications.As a part of broader Asian medical traditions, this volume is an essential resource for scholars, practitioners, and anyone interested in the dynamic interplay of ancient wisdom and ongoing innovation across Inner Asia.

中国・インド関係ハンドブック　第2版
Bajpai, Kanti / Ho, Selina / Chatterjee Miller, M. (eds.), Routledge Handbook of China-India Relations. 2nd ed. 508 pp. 2026:5 (Routledge, UK) <763-682>
ISBN 978-1-032-80365-4 hard ¥70,587.- (税込) GB￡ 230.00

This new and revised, second edition of the Routledge Handbook of China-India Relations provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary and much-needed overview of relations between the two nations since 2020, marked by the Galwan Valley clash and ongoing border tensions.Arguing for sustained leadership and a nuanced, scholarly understanding of both societies in order to foster stability and cooperation amid persistent rivalry, the book explores the bilateral relationship's scale, historical depth, and strategic complexity, emphasizing its global significance. Reflecting the consequential and multifaceted nature of the bilateral relationship, the book brings together twenty-seven original contributions by a wide range of experts in the field. Chapters demonstrate that China-India relations are more far-reaching and complicated than ever before, marked by both conflict and cooperation. Following a thorough introduction by the Editors, the handbook is divided into seven parts which combine thematic and chronological principles into the following categories: historical overviews; strategic culture; core bilateral conflicts; military relations; economy and development; relations with third parties; and China, India, and global order. Chapters offer comparative analyses that highlight convergences and divergences in governance, strategic culture, and global order conceptions.This handbook will be an essential reference work for scholars interested in International Relations, Asian Politics, Global Politics, and China-India relations.

Heng, Terence / Oh, Soon-Hwa (eds.), Photographic Collections as Visual Method: Innovation and Creativity in Asia. (Routledge Advances in Research Methods) 248 pp. 2026:6 (Routledge, UK) <763-6>
ISBN 978-1-032-89574-1 hard ¥44,500.- (税込) GB￡ 145.00
ISBN 978-1-032-89563-5 paper ¥12,272.- (税込) GB￡ 39.99

This book examines photographic collections as ways of doing and/or inspiring research in the humanities and social sciences.Interweaving case studies and visual essays, this book:demonstrates the potential for photographic collections to launch new sociological, photographic, and creative work by scholars and practitioners;critically examines historical, social, and methodological issues revolving around a wide range of photographic collections in and of Asia;advances engagement with photographic collections as an innovative visual method in qualitative research.Photographic Collections as Visual Method explores the ways in which photographic collections exceed their archetypal role as records of the past, to become not only a unit of analysis, but also the starting point for creative and critical work that intersects multiple disciplines. A wealth of data, stories, and inspiration, this book will appeal to scholars, students and practice-based researchers in the areas of visual and creative methods, especially methods for visual sociology and visual anthropology, photographic studies, museum studies, and area studies, with a particular focus on Southeast and East Asia.

A.W.マッコイ著　5つの大陸での冷戦－帝国とスパイ活動のグローバルヒストリー
McCoy, Alfred W., Cold War on Five Continents: A Global History of Empire and Espionage. 2026:1 (Haymarket Books, US) <100-6669>
ISBN 979-88-88905-02-9 hard ¥7,803.- (税込) US$ 34.95 *

A provocative analysis of the deadly Cold War conflicts that devastated countries and communities far from Moscow and Washington Transforming battlegrounds in Africa, Asia, and Latin America into veritable hellscapes, the surrogate wars of the Cold War era left behind a legacy of collective trauma and social conflict that have persisted into the present. In this ambitious work, Alfred W. McCoy uses a bottom-up, outside-in approach to offer an unexpected new perspective on the longest, most consequential conflict in modern history. McCoy renders an intimate portrait of both embattled covert operatives and committed antiwar protesters, thus humanizing the history of the Cold War-a history that has too often been told in impersonal terms of economic growth, nuclear arsenals, or diplomatic ententes. As today's great powers devote humanity's scarce resources toward ratcheting up a "new cold war" in the face of a worsening climate crisis, McCoy's history is an important reminder that otherwise- ordinary individuals once helped end a global conflict that threatened nuclear holocaust.

Itzhaki, Ruth F., Honour and Shame: Mistreatment of, Violence against, and Attitudes toward Women in the Developing World. 250 pp. 2026:3 (World Scientific, SI) <762-759>
ISBN 978-981-9819-36-2 hard ¥12,951.- (税込) US$ 58.00 *

This book explores the systemic treatment of women in various countries - especially in the Indian sub-continent, the Middle East, and in sub-Saharan Africa - highlighting why these areas are amongst the most dangerous places in the world for women to reside. Drawing on global data and real-world observations, the author investigates the cultural, societal, and political factors that perpetuate gender-based violence and discrimination.The writing of this book was inspired by stark realities: about one in three women world-wide has suffered violence, usually from a husband or partner during her lifetime; 200 million have been subjected to female genital mutilation in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia; 130 million are 'demographically missing' across the low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) due to gender bias; nearly half the women in 57 LMIC are denied autonomy over reproductive health decisions and the right to seek health care, and 12 million live births worldwide are among girls aged 15-19 years. Drawn from data from the World Health Organisation, these sobering figures lay the foundation for a broader examination of deeply ingrained societal norms and systemic failures.While acknowledging that gender-based violence is a global issue - including in wealthier nations - the book pays particular attention to how public attitudes in many LMIC often tolerate, excuse, or even endorse harmful practices. Yet, amid the grim statistics and persistent injustices, the book also charts the slow but steady progress being made though through education, advocacy, and policy reforms aimed at empowering women and securing their rightful place in society.

Kladnik, Ana (ed.), Visions and Practices of Democracy in Socialist and Post-Colonial States. (Palgrave Studies in Political History) 370 pp. 2026:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <762-760>
ISBN 978-3-032-07772-1 hard ¥13,196.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This open access book explores how socialist and post-colonial states envisioned and practised democracy for themselves after the Second World War. While scholarship on democracy has tended to focus on Western political traditions, this book demonstrates that the alternatives to liberal parliamentary democracy were not only widely debated in the countries of the 'second' and 'third' world, but also put into practice. Contributing to a fertile area of research, this edited collection explores what democracy meant in socialist and post-colonial countries. The chapters focus on the period following the Second World War, when beliefs about democracy included the notion that popular sovereignty should extend beyond the nation-state, that social justice should be enhanced, and that working people were the true bearers of sovereignty. The thirteen chapters in this volume, written by an international team of scholars, examine countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America, and adopt a wide array of methods, ranging from political and social history, social anthropology, and the history of political thought, in order to explore how various meanings and practices of democracy have shaped historical experiences and political order.

Takyiakwaa, Dorothy / Makoni, Sinfree et al. (eds.), Critical Perspectives on Decoloniality: Southern Epistemologies and Epistemologies of the Souths. (Global Forum on Southern Epistemologies) 298 pp. 2025:9 (Multilingual Matters, UK) <762-761>
ISBN 978-1-83668-073-4 hard ¥36,812.- (税込) GB￡ 119.95 *
ISBN 978-1-83668-072-7 paper ¥13,181.- (税込) GB￡ 42.95 *

This book is both a deep dive into and a critique of foundational decolonial concepts and epistemologies, engaging both historical, theoretical analyses of social issues and conditions, and standpoints from activism. The chapters are situated within multiple, plural and shifting force fields within the academy, and present a pathway to critically engage political or academic practices within and outside the university. The authors specifically engage contestations and harmonies in approaches of decoloniality, epistemic injustices, Southern epistemologies and epistemologies of the Souths. Alongside the theoretical chapters sit interventions on self-liberation, healing, reconstitution of human life, embracing interdependence and defying boundaries. The book represents a critical intervention in the development of decolonial theories and methodologies, and will be of interest to scholars, students and activists within and outside of academia.

世界史の形成におけるモンゴル帝国と清の知識
Mosca, Matthew W., The Khan and the Unicorn: Mongol Empire and Qing Knowledge in the Making of World History. (Harvard East Asian Monographs) 446 pp. 2026:4 (Harvard Univ. Asia Center, US) <762-767>
ISBN 978-0-674-30345-4 hard ¥14,514.- (税込) US$ 65.00

The Mongol Empire changed the world, but early chronicles of its conquests, written from regional perspectives and widely dispersed, could not convey its far-reaching significance. The Khan and the Unicorn details how historians from different cultures collectively rediscovered their common past and transformed the scattered records of Chinggis Khan's conquests into world history. Between the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, as new empires competed for control of Eurasian lands once ruled by the Mongols, historians encountered a wealth of unfamiliar materials previously unknown to them. Aided by methodological innovations, they created more coherent and multifaceted accounts of Mongol power. Drawing on sources in Chinese, Manchu, Mongolian, and European languages, Matthew Mosca tracks this process of rediscovery from the vantage of Beijing. The Qing court led the transformation by assigning multilingual staff to integrate historical information into pioneering studies. Mosca reconstructs the emergence of a knowledge circuit linking Beijing to other scholarly centers, notably Paris, St. Petersburg, and Tokyo. As conflicting appraisals of the Mongol Empire came into contact, debates flared over how to interpret the collision of nomadic and sedentary societies, often cast as a clash between civilization and barbarism. Whether valorized or villainized, Mongol imperial power came to be recognized as a driving force in world history.

Kemmerling, Achim / Pedroza, Luicy / Bokhari, H. (eds.), Policy Innovations from the Global South: Will the North Ever Learn? (International Series on Public Policy) 298 pp. 2026:2 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <762-672>
ISBN 978-3-032-11060-2 hard ¥36,956.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book challenges the conventional North-to-South direction of policy diffusion by examining how policy learning flows from the Global South to the Global North. Through a series of global case studies, it reveals successful, failed, and often concealed instances of policy innovation in the Global South influencing systems in the Global North. Exploring real-world examples from Latin America, Africa, and Asia across various sectors, the chapters demonstrate how solutions in the Global South are frequently adopted yet rarely acknowledged. The volume progresses from analysing missed opportunities and repackaged ideas to explicit transfers, arguing that recognising innovation in the Global South is not just about equity but is essential for effective global governance. It is essential for scholars and practitioners in public policy, international relations, and development studies, filling a critical gap in the literature on global policy learning.

アジア太平洋の形成－先駆的指導者とそのグローバルな影響
Tan, Alexander C. / Tan, Orson Wei Kann, Shaping the Asia-Pacific: Trailblazing Leaders and Their Global Impact. 210 pp. 2026:2 (World Scientific, SI) <762-735>
ISBN 978-1-80061-849-7 hard ¥17,417.- (税込) US$ 78.00 *

Shaping the Asia-Pacific studies some of the most important political leaders in the region. It shows how they and their different approaches to domestic and foreign affairs have shaped the region, as well as the impact that these leaders have had on international politics across the world. The scholars featured in this book are a diverse group of renowned subject-matter experts from both within and outside the Asia- Pacific region.Leaders matter. The role of leaders should not be underestimated when it comes to a state's international relations. As agenda-setters, they play a crucial role in shaping and influencing a nation's foreign policy - forging alliances, negotiating treaties, and representing their countries on the global stage. They impact the world through the ideas they bring and the actions they take. This is no different in the Asia- Pacific. Since the end of the Second World War, this part of the world that was once marginalized in global politics has emerged as a crucial geopolitical and economic player. The strategic trajectory of the region has been defined and shaped by the visionary policies, leadership, and influence of voices such as Shinzo Abe, Bob Hawke, Kim Dae-jung, Narendra Modi, Deng Xiaoping, Xi Jinping, Lee Kuan Yew, Mahathir Mohamad, Fidel Ramos, and Lee Teng-hui. This study analyzes their leadership styles, their policy initiatives, and the effects they have had on international affairs, highlighting the enduring significance of individual agency in foreign policy.

帝国の周辺での交易－1600年頃のフランチェスコ・カルレッティの世界
Brege, Brian / Findlen, Paula / Mola, Luca et al. (eds.), Trading at the Edge of Empires: Francesco Carletti's World, ca. 1600. (I Tatti Research Series) 500 pp. 2026:4 (Harvard U. Pr., US) <762-252>
ISBN 978-0-674-29618-3 paper ¥10,941.- (税込) US$ 49.00

In narrating his circumnavigation of the world at the turn of the seventeenth century, the Florentine Francesco Carletti became the first European merchant to leave an account of travel on existing commercial routes. A repentant ex-slave trader and smuggler turned dealer in Chinese goods, Carletti travelled "at the edge of empires," providing a unique perspective on the promise and peril of a connected globe. With his long stays in Lima, Mexico City, Manila, Nagasaki, Macao, and Goa, as well as travels across the Americas, the Pacific, and Asia, Carletti documents a changing world in which European powers and traders interacted and often clashed with other empires and polities. Trading at the Edge of Empires brings together 24 scholars to situate and unpack how Carletti's travels illuminate our understanding of trade, slavery, empire, religion, language, ethnography, cartography, cosmography, and material culture in the early modern world.

Fernando, Tamara Surani, Shallow Blue Empire: A History of Pearl Diving in the Indian Ocean, 1850-1930. (Harvard Historical Studies) 288 pp. 2026:7 (Harvard U. Pr., US) <762-266>
ISBN 978-0-674-29414-1 hard ¥8,919.- (税込) US$ 39.95

Ali, Md Isahaque / Arunachalam, Dharmalingam et al., Extreme Weather Events and Vulnerability of Older People: Experiences from Bangladesh and Other Asian Countries. 150 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <762-245>
ISBN 978-3-032-11255-2 hard ¥26,396.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book examines the critical intersection of demographic ageing and climate change in Bangladesh, including comparison with other Asia countries. Located in the dynamic delta system of Southeast Asia, Bangladesh is constantly exposed to extreme weather events, the frequency and intensity of which are exacerbated by climate change. Although these disasters affect the entire population, this book argues that older people are at a distinct and disproportionate risk due to their reduced ability to adapt to severe climate-related shocks. Drawing on extensive qualitative field research, the book provides a detailed account of the vulnerability of older adults in a coastal sub-district in Bangladesh. The analysis draws on in-depth interviews with older men and women, whose narratives provide a powerful perspective on life before, during, and after catastrophic weather events. These accounts reveal an ongoing cycle of vulnerability in which cyclones and floods not only destroy material assets such as homes and livelihoods but also cause profound physical and psychological trauma. The resulting disruption of social support networks, loss of income, and forced migration to survive further exacerbate their insecurity. The study identifies several major causes of vulnerability, including the geophysical exposure of the coastal region, the prevalence of non-resilient housing, profound income insecurity, and a high degree of dependence on family support systems. The analysis carefully distinguishes between formal state initiatives, such as the Old Age Allowance, and informal support systems rooted in community and kinship. It shows how formal programmes can strengthen financial stability and ensure access to essentials, while informal networks provide immediate support and practical assistance in the aftermath of a disaster. By synthesising the concepts of exposure, sensitivity, and adaptation, this book offers evidence-based insights into one of the critical challenges of our time. The findings and recommendations are essential for researchers, policy makers and practitioners in the fields of gerontology, disaster management, and climate adaptation, and are an important resource for efforts to protect vulnerable older populations in Bangladesh and other climate-affected regions around the world, in particular in other Asian countries.

Jablonski, Ryan, Dependency Politics: How Foreign Aid Shapes Electoral Behavior. 200 pp. 2026:7 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <762-144>
ISBN 978-1-009-78913-4 hard ¥24,552.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00
ISBN 978-1-009-78908-0 paper ¥7,672.- (税込) GB￡ 25.00

Ryan Jablonski's Dependency Politics examines how democracy works in aid-dependent countries. He draws on over six years of fieldwork to investigate relationships between donors and politicians, showing how politicians make policy and how aid dependency changes voters' assessments of politician performance. He reveals that voters don't simply reward politicians for aid, rather they condition their votes on beliefs about how politicians influence aid delivery. This leads to a 'visibility-uncertainty' paradox where aid can either enhance or erode democratic accountability. Revisiting assumptions about the effects of foreign aid on political behavior, he also explains how aid can cause citizens to vote against their interests and sometimes benefit opposition candidates over incumbents. Drawing on surveys, interviews, focus groups, and field experiments, Jablonski challenges conventional wisdom about foreign aid and offers lessons for balancing trade-offs over aid effectiveness, political capture and capacity-building. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.

Chen, Yu-Hua, Buffer Thinking in Chinese Foreign and Security Policy: The Reasoning behind China's Policies toward North Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia. (Politics in Asia) 204 pp. 2026:3 (Routledge, UK) <761-896>
ISBN 978-1-041-06155-7 hard ¥47,569.- (税込) GB￡ 155.00

Chen examines China's unwavering foreign policy toward North Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia, challenging conventional international relations theory. He introduces "buffer thinking"-a geopolitical mentality driving China to secure peripheral territories against potential rivals regardless of global power shifts.Drawing from extensive historical evidence spanning decades, this book demonstrates how buffer thinking functions as an intervening variable that mediates the effects of systemic polarity changes on state behavior. The analysis reveals how this defensive mindset-synthesizing geographical sensitivity, threat perception, and traumatic historical memories-creates a security perimeter extending beyond China's borders. By blending realist perspectives with constructivist insights, it offers a nuanced theoretical framework explaining why China's behavior toward these three states remains "territorially conditional."This is essential reading for international relations scholars and students of geopolitics seeking fresh analytical approaches to buffer state dynamics. It is also a valuable resource for policymakers and diplomats engaged with East Asian security issues who need insights into China's strategic calculations in contemporary great power competition.

Labrecque, Georges, Les frontieres maritimes en Asie. (Inter-national) 395 p. 2025:10 (L'Harmattan, FR) <761-970>
ISBN 978-2-336-52701-7 paper ¥10,824.- (税込) EUR 41.00

Muyard, Frank / Yi-chang, Liu (eds.), Maritime exchange and localization across the South China Sea: 500 BC-AD 500. (Etudes thematiques) 479 p. 2025:10 (Ecole francaise d'Extreme-Orient, FR) <761-971>
ISBN 978-2-85539-274-5 paper ¥10,560.- (税込) EUR 40.00

Ventresca-Miller, Alicia R., Domesticated: How Cultivated Species Altered Ancient Silk Road Societies. 272 pp. 2026:4 (Oxford U. Pr., US) <761-972>
ISBN 978-0-19-778594-2 hard ¥23,446.- (税込) US$ 105.00

This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International licence. It is free to read at Oxford Academic and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Domesticated uses novel archaeological methods to rewrite the narrative of the rise of social complexity in the western and eastern Eurasian steppe. Through the study of ancient proteins, DNA, and isotopes, as well as traditional archaeology, Alicia R. Ventresca-Miller tracks the adoption of domesticated animals and plants to show how cultivated species transformed societies during the eras preceding the Silk Road networks. Economies in this region shifted from hunting and gathering to the use of ruminant livestock, horse dairying and riding, and finally to the cultivation of grains, marking major thresholds in human history. Ventresca-Miller proposes a model for how this happened--from the initial introduction of the animal or plant to their acceptance, solidification, and intensification--and shows how each stage of development impacted the ways local communities interacted, settled in the landscape, and gave rise to new social structures. The management of domesticated species and the alteration of landscapes allowed communities in north-central Asia to build complex societies and long-distance trading networks, which linked cities and supported Empires. In Domesticated, a nuanced narrative emerges, one that situates north-central Asia as a vital locale for the study of the adoption of domesticated species and underscores how these developments contributed to alternative forms of social complexity.

ヘゲモニーの発展－世界秩序と開発のトランスナショナルなフィールド
Abrahamsen, Rita / Williams, Michael C., Developing Hegemony: World Order and the Transnational Field of Development. 208 pp. 2026:7 (Stanford U. Pr., US) <761-261>
ISBN 978-1-5036-4617-9 hard ¥22,330.- (税込) US$ 100.00
ISBN 978-1-5036-4702-2 paper ¥5,582.- (税込) US$ 25.00

At a time of multiple challenges to the liberal international order, development has become one of the most contentious areas of world politics. Dominant powers have reduced their assistance and overtly fused development with national and security interests, while rising powers like China have become major donors promoting new models and norms. Advancing an innovative Bourdieusian-inspired analysis of global politics as interaction between transnational fields, this book places development in the context of contemporary transformations in world order. It traces the history of development as a field of struggle from 1945 to the present, and argues that development is central to the emergence, maintenance, and transformation of world order. The authors show how the global field of development is characterized by a specific form of interest - an interest in disinterest - that performs the social alchemy of converting economic and military power into the symbolic power that is crucial for international hegemony. In the current geopolitical context, the ability of development to produce this symbolic power is dissolving and transforming, making the field one of the crucial sites where attempts to build an alternative global order are emerging and will be historically tested.

Harper-Shipman, T. D., Unruly Fertility: Race, Development, and Decolonial Reproductive Politics. 232 pp. 2026:7 (Stanford U. Pr., US) <761-263>
ISBN 978-1-5036-4231-7 hard ¥23,446.- (税込) US$ 105.00
ISBN 978-1-5036-4712-1 paper ¥5,805.- (税込) US$ 26.00

Reproductive politics have become acutely urgent as we witness increased sexual and reproductive repression around the world. This reproductive repression is unfolding alongside widespread economic precarity, untenable costs of living, and demands for higher productivity. What feels like the emergence of a novel reproductive and economic dystopia, however, is a long-lasting reality for poor Black women globally. Comparing Senegal and North Carolina, Harper-Shipman shows how states and markets routinely turn to poor Black women's fertility to resolve enduring social and economic crises. Moving through formative moments that draw reproductive health, gender, race, and labor into closer proximity - from the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism through to the present - Harper-Shipman argues that reproductive health policies are essential to understanding international regimes for regulating resource distribution and recreating future stores of differentiated labor across time and space. Unruly Fertility attends to the innovative and unconventional forms of resistance that poor Black women use to decouple their productive and reproductive labor from state efforts to manage their fertility. These discreet forms of resistance establish new possibilities that scaffold decolonial reproductive politics. Harper-Shipman compels us to view reproductive politics as an enduring battle over which bodies deserve the fruits of modernity and which bodies get perpetually marked as the vehicles for carrying all of humanity forward.