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

Anthopoulos, Leonidas G., Understanding Smart Cities: A Tool for Smart Government or an Industrial Trick? 2nd ed. (Public Administration and Information Technology 22) 362 pp. 2026:2 (Springer, GW) <764-994>
ISBN 978-3-032-12852-2 hard ¥34,459.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book investigates the evolving role of smart cities in the broader context of urban innovation and digital government, identifies what a smart city is in practice and highlights its importance to the welfare of society. The book offers specific, measurable, and action-oriented public sector planning and management principles, technological artifacts, guides and ideas for smart governance in the era of global urbanization and innovation to help with the challenges in maintaining the democratic system of checks and balances as well as the division of powers in a highly interconnected world. Revised for the second edition, this volume includes up-to-date information about smart city progress, as well as new terminology, standards, technologies, and practices. The book will be of interest to researchers, practitioners, students, and public sector IT professionals that work within smart cities, innovation management, public administration, urban technologies and urban innovation, and public local administration studies.

Cheshmehzangi, Ali / Alidoust, Sara et al. (eds.), Nature in Cities, Nurturing Cities. (Urban Sustainability) 260 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-996>
ISBN 978-981-9554-86-7 hard ¥39,761.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book presents nature as the fundamental infrastructure for sustainable urban living rather than as an aesthetic afterthought in the face of cities' mounting problems, which range from biodiversity loss and climate change to public health disparities. The first section, Nature and Wellbeing, explores the critical relationship between human health and access to nature, providing evidence-based perspectives on the ways in which urban forests, green spaces, and landscapes rich in biodiversity support mental, physical, and social well-being. In addition to highlighting initiatives that bridge the green divide in marginalized groups and highlighting the pressing need for fair access to nature, it offers case studies that demonstrate how design and policy may incorporate nature as a fundamental factor in determining public health. Nature-based solutions (NBS) that protect urban populations from climate impacts and strengthen ecological integrity are highlighted in the second section, Nature and Climate Resilience. The book highlights nature as a proactive factor in climate resilience planning through examinations of coastal adaptation, wetland regeneration, and urban green infrastructure. It discusses the governance structures, ecosystem services, and policy frameworks that allow cities to strategically incorporate nature into their responses to environmental deterioration, flooding, and heat stress. The book explores how biophilic design, cultural narratives, and technology innovation come together to create urban settings where nature becomes essential to identity, function, and community in its last section, Nature-driven Placemaking. This section highlights how environment can inspire, connect, and economically empower people through everything from participatory planning techniques to imaginative depictions of urban wildlife. Altogether, Nature in Cities, Nurturing Cities presents a strong case for purposefully, inclusively, and resiliently integrating nature into the urban fabric.

移民と欧州の都市－多次元的視点
Dines, Nick, Migration and European Cities: A Multidimensional Perspective. (IMISCOE Research Series) 175 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <764-998>
ISBN 978-3-032-15378-4 hard ¥10,600.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This open access book offers a unique and timely investigation of the multifaceted relationship between migration and European cities. Its chapters critically examine the historical, economic, socio-spatial, cultural and policy-political dimensions of the migration-city nexus, bringing together different thematic and disciplinary perspectives that are usually considered separately. The book engages with the growing theoretical and empirical interest in the urban scale within migration studies, while also drawing on the rich and longstanding body of research on migration and cities across other disciplines. It draws attention to the significant variations both between and within European cities, taking stock not only of the extensive scholarship on north-western Europe - the theoretical heartland of European migration and urban studies - but also of the important contributions made by scholars working in the southern and eastern peripheries of the continent. In doing so, the book develops a nuanced understanding of the interconnections between migration and cities, while offering readers a guide to navigating the diverse literature that addresses these themes. Written in an accessible style, it is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academics, policymakers, practitioners, and readers who are new to this key area of migration studies.

Fard, Ali, Grounding the Cloud: Urbanism in the Shadow of Data. 192 pp. 2026:7 (U. Minnesota Pr., US) <764-999>
ISBN 978-1-5179-1960-3 hard ¥27,060.- (税込) US$ 120.00
ISBN 978-1-5179-1961-0 paper ¥6,765.- (税込) US$ 30.00

A detailed foray into the material and spatial realities of cloud computingSince the 1990s, technologists have promoted a vision of the "cloud" as a shapeless and intangible entity. Grounding the Cloud peers through this hazy facade to reveal the earthly material foundations of global computing and data extraction. Tracing the historical and technological development of the cloud computing paradigm, Ali Fard exposes an ever-evolving project in which ideologies, economic models, and marketing images collude to shape our shared urban environments.Demonstrating how technology's spatial footprint now stretches to nearly every corner of the globe, Grounding the Cloud analyzes the often-hidden infrastructures that facilitate platform capitalism - from the mines extracting rare earth minerals in remote regions to the vast global network of fiber-optic cables at the bottom of the oceans to the nondescript data centers that sit on the peripheries of major urban areas. Meanwhile, with compelling examples of smart-city initiatives and corporate campuses, Fard shows how the future of urbanism is deeply intertwined with the growing economies of data extraction.Breaking down the myth of a clean and efficient tech urbanism, this book makes visible the complex material geographies and geopolitics that undergird today's most powerful and omnipresent corporations. A timely critique of the growing agency of tech platforms in determining the future of urban space, Grounding the Cloud offers an essential framework for understanding the shifting relationship between technology and urbanization.Retail e-book files for this title are screen-reader friendly with images accompanied by short alt text and/or extended descriptions.

Diaz Diaz, Freddy R., Architecture and Peacebuilding: Design Practices and Tools from Colombia. (PoliTO Springer Series) 106 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-803>
ISBN 978-3-032-13584-1 hard ¥23,855.- (税込) EUR 89.99

This book explores the role of architectural design in Colombia's peacebuilding process following the 2016 Peace Agreement between the national government and the FARC-EP guerrilla. It examines how architecture can act as a catalyst for social transformation, territorial belonging, and autonomy in rural communities historically affected by the conflict. Through a qualitative, multi-method approach grounded in participatory action research, the study develops a theoretical model of architectural design for transitions, applies it to case studies in San Jose del Guaviare-a region emblematic of Colombia's post-conflict dynamics-and formulates practical design tools to support peacebuilding. By analyzing projects such as the Development Programs with Territorial Focus (PDET) and the Territorial Spaces for Training and Reincorporation (ETCR), the research identifies both achievements and challenges in the implementation of built interventions. The findings highlight that effective architecture for peace must transcend technical problem-solving to integrate localized, participatory, and adaptive practices that strengthen community agency and ensure the sustainability of peace initiatives. Ultimately, the book positions architecture as an essential instrument in Colombia's transition toward peace, emphasizing the need for context-sensitive methodologies that interweave design, social justice, and the non-repetition of violence.

Wu, Jiayu, Urban Green Space Equity in China: Nation, City, and Individual. (Urban Sustainability) 125 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-838>
ISBN 978-981-9557-70-7 hard ¥34,459.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This comprehensive monograph presents cutting-edge research methods for analyzing urban green space equity across multiple scales. The book approaches the subject by examining individual-level dimensions such as mobility patterns and gender differences, city-level perspectives including neighborhood effects and service optimization, and national-level comparisons of resource endowments, planning institutions and equity practices. Written for urban planners, environmental policy researchers, and academics, this work provides both theoretical frameworks and practical tools for measuring and improving green space justice in urban environments. It uniquely combines methodological rigor with policy applications, offering a multi-dimensional understanding of how equitable access to urban green spaces can be assessed and enhanced.

Warsilah, Henny / Wirutomo, Paulus (eds.), Global Cities in Indonesia: Advancing Inclusive Social Development Towards Societal Progress. 302 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-861>
ISBN 978-981-9545-29-2 hard ¥37,110.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book examines the development of global cities in Indonesia and proposes a new paradigm for urban development, grounded in inclusive social development. Inclusive development is defined as a new approach to development by developing an increasingly open environment, inviting and inclusive of everyone with different backgrounds, characteristics, abilities, status, conditions, ethnicities, and cultures. Urban development in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, requires a more specific approach, particularly related to the inclusive social development paradigm, which emphasizes human interaction and participation. The inclusive social development paradigm highlights important structural, social, and cultural aspects. This book demonstrates that these three aspects of development do not stand alone but are interconnected and mutually supportive, which in turn reveals how they operate. Relevant for urbanologists, city policy makers, environmental social scientists, development studies academics, and sociologists, this book is a timely contribution to discussions about Indonesian cities, their present, and their future.

都市部の南アジア－過去、現在、将来
Channa, Subhadra Mitra (ed.), Urban South Asia: Past, Present and Future. 513 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-874>
ISBN 978-981-9558-26-1 hard ¥53,016.- (税込) EUR 199.99

This book explores the unique trajectory of urbanization in South Asia, from the earliest beginnings of civilization to the present-day mega cities, the life in the cities with its associated issues of inequality, struggle, management of scarce resources, migration and the informal sector of the economy. Contributions from renowned scholars, this book provides fresh insights into the continuity of ancient urban civilizations and their influence on modern cities, making it an essential resource for understanding the region's unique urban landscape. It is a great resource book for students and researchers specializing in urbanism in South Asia, urban history, and urban ethnography, particularly urban anthropology.

Zhang, Junyi, Urbanimmunology: Shielding Cities and Society Through Transportation. (Urban Sustainability) 418 pp. 2026:3 (Springer, GW) <764-396>
ISBN 978-981-9553-92-1 hard ¥34,459.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book introduces a transformative framework for rethinking how transportation systems shape, protect, and sustain urban and societal life. Drawing inspiration from the principles of immunology, this book redefines transportation as a living, self-regulating system-one that defends cities and society from disruptions, regenerates after crises, and adapts continuously to change. Going far beyond traditional views of mobility, the book explores how transportation interacts with energy, materials, tourism, health, and regional development to form an integrated urban and societal ecosystem. Through this immune-inspired lens, transportation is not an isolated sector but a circulatory and defensive network-a central mechanism through which cities and society maintain balance, vitality, and resilience. Each chapter bridges multiple disciplines. Readers will discover how renewable energy systems can be harmonized with transportation through immune-based control; how AI-driven traffic management supports adaptive responses; how low-altitude mobility and cross-border logistics strengthen regional immunity; and how tourism and public health policies can be integrated into a shared framework for sustainable urban vitality. The proposed Transportation Immune System (TIS) exemplifies this vision-an intelligent, adaptive infrastructure capable of detecting threats, responding dynamically, and facilitating systemic recovery. Through a systems-thinking approach, this book shows how transportation can serve as the metabolic and immune backbone of cities and society. It goes beyond simply moving people and goods to mobilize energy, data, and resources in ways that enhance collective resilience and vitality. Supported by immune-informed policy frameworks, this vision bridges sectors and promotes cross-disciplinary collaboration. Aimed at researchers, planners, policymakers, educators, and students, this book presents a bold roadmap for designing the cities and societies of the future. It reimagines transportation as more than a mere mobility service-it becomes a life-sustaining, regenerative system that protects urban and societal health, fosters sustainable growth, and strengthens the interconnected fabric of our communities.

Jorek, Susanna, Heritage Spaces: Culture and Heritage in The City. 163 pp. 2026:1 (Springer VS, GW) <764-1000>
ISBN 978-3-658-50042-9 paper ¥26,506.- (税込) EUR 99.99

This book explores how a museum in Bristol, England, opened up to Black and African-Caribbean communities and shows how these encounters were shaped by different understandings of heritage practices and spaces. Using exploratory and ethnographic methods, the book first examines the practices of collaboration in the museum and the responses and receptions of external participants. It then looks at alternative memory practices and spaces in the city and analyses the objective and subjective significance of Black, migrant and urban forms of memory and heritage that have been established outside official heritage institutions. It shows how rather than relying on institutions, these groups have often retreated into the urban space, creating their own heritage spaces and commemorative practices in specific neighbourhoods that are closely tied to specific locations, communities and memories.

都市政治入門　第2版
Krebs, Timothy B. / Fleischmann, Arnold, Understanding Urban Politics: Institutions, Representation, and Policies. 2nd ed. 368 pp. 2026:5 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) <764-1001>
ISBN 978-1-5381-9731-8 hard ¥30,910.- (税込) GB￡ 100.00
ISBN 978-1-5381-9732-5 paper ¥10,197.- (税込) GB￡ 32.99

In Understanding Urban Politics: Institutions, Representation, and Policies, Timothy B. Krebs and Arnold Fleischmann introduce a framework that focuses on the role of institutions in establishing the political "rules of the game," the representativeness of city government, the influence of participation in local democracy, and how each of these features influences the adoption and implementation of public policies. Part 1 lays the groundwork by exploring the many meanings of "urban," analyzing what local governments do, and providing a concise history of American urban development. Part 2 examines the organizations and procedures that are central to urban politics and policy making: intergovernmental relations, local legislatures, and the local executive branch. Part 3 looks at elections and voting, local campaigns, and non-electoral forms of participation. The four chapters in Part 4 focus on the policy process and the delivery of local services, local government finances, "Building the City," and policies affecting the quality of life.Krebs and Fleischmann bolster students' learning and skills with guiding questions at the start of each chapter, which ends with key terms, a summary, discussion questions, and research exercises. The appendix and website aid these efforts, as does a website for instructors.

La Trecchia, Patrizia, Reframing Naples: The South in Global Perspective. (Italian and Italian American Studies) 401 pp. 2026:3 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <764-1002>
ISBN 978-3-032-07470-6 hard ¥29,157.- (税込) EUR 109.99

This book tells the story of Naples as a city shaped by migration, creativity, and cultural resistance. It reframes Naples within global conversations about identity, mobility, and belonging, offering a South-centric perspective that challenges dominant narratives. Through personal reflections and a wide array of vivid examples from film, music, literature, and public art, Patrizia La Trecchia explores how Naples defies stereotypes and redefines Italian national identity. Each chapter highlights the city's contrasts-beauty and decay, tradition and innovation-as reflections of broader experiences across the Global South. With a focus on resilience and transformation, Reframing Naples invites readers to see the city not as a forgotten corner of Europe, but as a vibrant crossroads of global culture. Blending scholarly insight with personal storytelling, and featuring original photographs and archival materials, this book is both a cultural study and a personal archive of resistance.

アメリカの中規模の都市圏におけるジェントリフィケーション
Ravuri, Evelyn D., Displacing the "Ordinary" City: Gentrification in Medium-Sized American Metropolitan Areas. 204 pp. 2026:1 (Bloomsbury Academic, UK) * paper 2027:5 <764-1003>
ISBN 979-88-8180-437-4 hard ¥27,819.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00
ISBN 979-88-8180-438-1 paper ¥7,724.- (税込) GB￡ 24.99

For decades, gentrification research has predominantly focused on large cities. Arguing that gentrification has occurred throughout the urban hierarchy, Ravuri fills this gap in the literature by analyzing gentrification and displacement patterns in twelve medium-sized cities, spread across the four census regions of the US.