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

Adriaenssens, Stef, Sex Work by Numbers: Bridging Economics and Social Sciences to Understand the Hidden World of Commercial Sex. 132 pp. 2026:2 (Emerald, UK) <760-166>
ISBN 978-1-80686-060-9 hard ¥13,398.- (税込) US$ 60.00 *

In social science research, scholars can be challenged when those involved are vested in keeping their activities, experiences, or realities hidden. In the case of prostitution, while well-designed quantitative studies adopting encompassing data are scarce, recent scholarship has made great strides. Addressing the need to inform the predominant value debates with evidence-based analyses, Sex Work by Numbers provides an overview of knowns and unknowns of sex for sale based on cutting-edge science with an economic approach. Offering an insight into a hotly debated topic where preconceived ideas dominate the public discussion, author Stef Adriaenssens cuts through the academic contributions on sex markets across several disciplines, including economics, public health and epidemiology, criminology, and sociology. Starting a conversation between different disciplinary contributions from the perspective of the economic contribution - often isolated from mainstream social science approaches - Adriaenssens discusses the econometric and economic scholarship applied to this pressing social issue. Harnessing the power of quantifying research for scientific progress, this important study provides a review of the state-of-the-art research for addressing the challenges that sex work may pose for participants, public health, and social life. Delivering a much-needed view on how to escape the factors that prevent us from tackling problems with the necessary evidence available from the economics discipline and connected contributions, this is an evidence-based approach to advancing our understanding of the (dis)functioning of prostitution markets and the important role of quantitative analysis.

Harms, Peter D. / Chang, Chu-Hsiang (Daisy) (eds.), Stress and Well-Being and the Changing Nature of Work. (Research in Occupational Stress and Well Being 23) 264 pp. 2026:3 (Emerald, UK) <760-222>
ISBN 978-1-80592-560-6 hard ¥29,475.- (税込) US$ 132.00 *

Volume 23 of Research in Occupational Stress and Well-Being explores the intricate relationship between stress, well-being, and the evolving nature of work in the 21st century. In light of profound global disruptions-including the COVID-19 pandemic-and the rapid acceleration of technology, the workplace has undergone fundamental transformation. This volume critically examines how these shifts have reshaped the meaning, structure, and experience of work, often resulting in greater precarity, alienation, and psychological strain for workers. Through empirical studies and theoretical commentaries, contributors investigate the psychosocial impact of these changes on individuals and organisations alike. Topics addressed in this volume span a wide range of contemporary issues, including the rise of remote work and its implications for employee identity and teamwork, the growth of precarious and gig employment, and the resurgence of labour movements and worker activism. Additional chapters examine the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics in both alleviating and exacerbating workplace stress, as well as organisational responses to crisis and the integration of immigrant and refugee populations into the workforce. Together, these contributions provide a timely and comprehensive analysis of how stress and well-being are being redefined in a world of work that is increasingly fluid, digital, and uncertain.

Krivonos, Daria, Race and Labour among Russian Migrants: Reclaiming Whiteness in Europe. (Decolonization and Social Worlds) 240 pp. 2026:4 (Bristol U. Pr., UK) <760-223>
ISBN 978-1-5292-4661-2 hard ¥24,552.- (税込) GB￡ 80.00

As racial boundaries are constantly negotiated in Europe and across the globe, this book explores how Russian migrant workers navigate racial capitalism in the Nordic region. Challenging the idea of a 'race-neutral' Eastern Europe, the book reveals how Russian migrants actively claim whiteness, often finding themselves on the margins of acceptability. Uniquely combining postsocialist and postcolonial perspectives, the author examines how these migrants, seeking recognition as European, reinforce economic and racial divides shaped by global capitalism. This timely work offers fresh insights into race, migration and the boundaries of whiteness across Europe's borders.

P., Swathisha / Deb, Sibnath, Commercial Sex Workers in India: Addressing Legal, Health, and Social Issues. 165 pp. 2026:1 (Springer, GW) <760-224>
ISBN 978-981-9533-64-0 hard ¥31,676.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of commercial sex work, focusing on the global scenario with a special emphasis on India. It covers the legal status, prevalence, and health challenges faced by sex workers, utilizing primary and secondary research to highlight the stigmatization and criminalization of the profession. It discusses intervention and rehabilitation complexities, the involvement of diverse populations including women, men, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, and the social perceptions and violence experienced by sex workers. It offers practical suggestions for prevention, intervention, and rehabilitation, making it a valuable resource for researchers, mental health professionals, social workers, and anyone interested in the welfare of marginalized groups.