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

Neeb, Philipp, Die Rationalisierung der Wuensche: Zu einer Wissenssoziologie schriftlicher Finanzberatung. (Die Einheit der Gesellschaftswissenschaften im 21. Jahrhundert) 320 S. 2026:5 (Mohr, GW) <766-965>
ISBN 978-3-16-200244-0 hard ¥26,400.- (税込) EUR 100.00

For a long time, it has not only been sociologists, historians, and some heterodox economists who criticize the model of complete rationality. For the increasingly influential branch of behavioral economics, it is precisely the frequently observed "irrationality" of economic actors that constitutes the central point of departure for analysis. Anyone who still searches for the economically rational human being, the homo oeconomicus, will find him, among other places, in financial advice literature. However, in this particular literary genre, unlike his scholarly counterpart, he does not embody an abstract principle of economic action or a hypothesis to be empirically tested concerning the behavior of real actors. Rather, he presents himself as a normative ideal and model to which "smart," "forward-looking," and "eager-to-learn" readers are encouraged to orient themselves. Philipp Neeb examines a corpus of approximately 200 historical and contemporary works of financial advice in German and English regarding the question of how norms and criteria of rational decision-making in dealing with money have been communicated under specific historical conditions. The underlying perspective is that of the sociology of knowledge. The specific selectivity with which financial advice literature asks for criteria of rationality for monetary decisions corresponds, according to the author's thesis, to an overemphasis of economic roles and economic concerns over all other relevant roles and life contexts. It is thus simultaneously an expression of a popular reflection theory of the economy.

反植民地・脱植民地・ポストコロニアル社会学ハンドブック
Puri, Jyoti / Patil, Vrushali (eds.), Handbook of Anticolonial, Decolonial and Postcolonial Sociologies. 400 pp. 2026:6 (E. Elgar, UK) <766-966>
ISBN 978-1-0353-2986-1 hard ¥62,914.- (税込) GB￡ 205.00

This crucial Handbook explores the ways in which sociology confronts the enduring legacies of colonialism and empire. Presenting the first comprehensive sociological overview of anticolonial, decolonial and postcolonial approaches, Jyoti Puri and Vrushali Patil reject Eurocentric frameworks and foreground the contributions of scholars from the Global South.Written in an accessible and engaging manner, this Handbook examines the various forms colonialism has taken, including settler colonialism, enslavement and imperial rule, demonstrating how these legacies continue to shape sociological knowledge globally. Chapters emphasise the essential role of feminist, Indigenous, intersectional, queer and transnational perspectives in deepening our understanding of colonialism. Exploring topics such as racialisation, decolonial genetics and caste as an orientalist construct, each chapter presents new and critical approaches to reimagining the discipline's past and future.This Handbook is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of sociology, politics and public policy, development studies, epistemology and allied social sciences. Its interdisciplinary insights make it essential reading for those interested in feminist studies, Indigenous studies and intersectionality.

Sappington, Jayne / Garcia-Perez, Alexeis / Bedford, Denise, Knowledge Societies: Spaces and Places. (Working Methods for Knowledge Management) 396 pp. 2026:6 (Emerald, UK) <766-967>
ISBN 978-1-83708-093-9 hard ¥26,796.- (税込) US$ 120.00

Over the past seventy years, the world has been transitioning from an advanced industrial society and economy to a knowledge society and economy. The term "knowledge society" has been used freely with little concrete definition or characterization. A society is a living thing - it is complex, constantly changing, and multifaceted. Invisible for many years, the pieces and effects of the transition are increasingly evident. Today, people sense that a change is afoot, but they do not have a clear understanding of the nature of the change or how it will affect them. They are challenged to see how they can position themselves to thrive in the new society. A fundamental myth about a knowledge society is that it is focused on people who work in high-profile roles, whose work is information and data-intensive. In fact, a knowledge society is one that values and leverages knowledge as capital and recognizes the knowledge capital of every member of that society. The book explains how spaces and places affect how knowledge capital is created, leveraged, shared, adapted and regenerated in everyday living, working and socializing. The authors draw on the rich thinking and literature on spaces and places to illustrate these ideas in everyday life. The book fills a long-standing gap in the field of knowledge sciences and knowledge economics. It provides an anchor point for understanding the importance of the other aspects and subfields of knowledge management.

Sasaki, Innan / Baba, Sofiane (eds.), Cultural Marginalization in Communities and Organizations: Seeds for Peace. (Research in the Sociology of Organizations 103) 328 pp. 2026:6 (Emerald, UK) <766-968>
ISBN 978-1-83662-829-3 hard ¥31,262.- (税込) US$ 140.00

Cultural marginalization - which is defined in this volume as the exclusion of individuals, organizations, or communities based on their unique shared values, beliefs, attitudes, and practices, which diverge from the prevailing norms of the dominant culture - is not only widespread but also occurs globally. The purpose of this book is to conceptualize cultural marginalization by considering its inherent complexity and to show why it matters, particularly from a human standpoint. Grounded in this human ethos, the volume builds a theoretical foundation for scholarly debate in management and organizational studies on how the marginalized can engage in the processes of cultural survival and autonomy and how we can pave the way toward societies and organizations where we can pursue hope. Representing a collaborative endeavor, Cultural Marginalization in Communities and Organizations: Seeds for Peace, includes contributions from diverse and vibrant contexts worldwide to gain a deeper understanding of the intricacy of cultural marginalization and how actors such as individuals, organizations, and communities navigate and overcome these challenges to cultivate ways of being that promote peace across cultural divides.

Tripp, Brad / Dewey, Susan / VandeBerg, Brittany (eds.), Ethical and Pro-Social Responses to Global Social Problems: Beyond the Intractable. (SpringerBriefs in Anthropology) 93 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <766-969>
ISBN 978-3-032-16997-6 paper ¥13,196.- (税込) EUR 49.99

This short book unites seven case studies from Africa, Europe, and the Americas to offer new solution-oriented ways of thinking about seemingly insurmountable social problems. These solution-oriented ways of thinking, as detailed in each of the seven case study chapters, emphasize how understanding the micro-dynamics of conflicts (and their rootedness in local sociocultural and associated institutional norms) is essential to developing ethical and pro-social responses to global social problems.

Wanke, Michal / Pogorzelska, Marzanna (eds.), Intercultural Encounters in Complex Societies: Connecting People across Super-Diversities. (Culture in Policy Making: The Symbolic Universes of Social Action) 209 pp. 2026:4 (Springer, GW) <766-970>
ISBN 978-3-032-17706-3 hard ¥36,956.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This volume delves into intersections of identities in complex societies, which reproduce and cross symbolic boundaries and form as well as challenge power relations. The volume offers both descriptive and analytical contributions with evidence-based suggestions of the ways forward in the messy reality of human superdiversity. It comprises studies from across four continents (Africa, Asia, Europe, South America), and ensures a global scope. The common theme across chapters is their concentration on broadly understood intercultural encounters, their features and implications for the engaged parties. Thus, the recurring themes discussed in the chapters are relations between minority and majority groups, including the issues of migration and indigenous cultures, the dynamics of integration processes, and their impact on the cultural identity of the participants of intercultural encounters. Several of the chapters present a linguistic perspective of intercultural communication, referring to post-conflict and postcolonial contexts, and focus on language policy and the related tensions between the development of linguistic diversity and social cohesion. The chapter authors provide qualitative methodological approaches against theoretical frameworks, looking at particular case studies, and refer to sociological and psychological aspects of interculturalism, sociolinguistics, and concepts relating to cultural identity. This interdisciplinary volume is of interest to a wide readership, including those coming from cultural studies, cultural psychology, discourse studies, identity research, and sociolinguistics.

D.ケルナー他編　批判理論研究ハンドブック
Kellner, Douglas / Winter, Rainer (eds.), Research Handbook on Critical Theory. (Research Handbooks in Political Thought) 592 pp. 2026:8 (E. Elgar, UK) <766-62>
ISBN 978-1-80037-375-4 hard ¥79,794.- (税込) GB￡ 260.00

This insightful Research Handbook examines the evolution and continuing relevance of classical critical theory. Expert contributors assess the central concepts and differing research perspectives, providing a panoramic and global overview of contemporary critical theory.Chapters provide an understanding of how the critical theory of capitalist society became influential for its concepts of the culture industry, one-dimensionality, social character and many other socio-political themes. Authors explore how classical theorists and later thinkers created this theory, evaluating its emergence in key topics including aesthetics, class consciousness, liberation and nature. This Research Handbook reconsiders and renews this tradition of research, analysing not only the evolution of critical theory, but also its applications to contemporary contexts, such as social media.The Research Handbook on Critical Theory is a crucial resource for scholars and students of sociology, political science, philosophy and cultural studies. It will also benefit researchers of critical theory looking for a reference point to guide their studies.

デジタル社会科学ハンドブック
Moles, Katia / Robinson, Laura / Rogerson, S. et al. (eds.), Handbook of Digital Social Science. 400 pp. 2026:8 (E. Elgar, UK) <766-19>
ISBN 978-1-80220-100-0 hard ¥65,983.- (税込) GB￡ 215.00

This highly informative Handbook brings together international scholars to advance the evolving field of digital social science. It articulates a renewed vision for the field by exploring its historical foundations, emergent formations and future possibilities.Expert contributors argue that the future of digital social science lies in the synergistic integration of social science methodologies and technical expertise, oriented toward ethical outcomes. The Handbook introduces the theoretical concept of the Digital Social Science Pentagon, a new typology that acts as the structural anchor by outlining five key nodes of study: transitions, branches, interdisciplinarity, applications, and ethical futures. Key topics covered include issues of governance, policy experiences, child development, and digital inequality and oppression. The Handbook ultimately underscores the urgent need for collaborative, cross-disciplinary knowledge to address complex societal challenges and shape responsible and ethical digital futures.The Handbook of Digital Social Science is an essential read for scholars and students of various intersections of digital studies including ethics, engineering, business, entrepreneurship, criminology, public policy, public health, law, and sociology. It also provides valuable insights for digital social scientists, theorists, and methodologists interested in collaborative knowledge, interdisciplinary dialogue, and technical expertise.