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

Klostermann, Janna, At the Limits of Care: Gendered Work and Stories That Matter. 277 pp. 2025:10 (U. Toronto Pr., CN) <754-258>
ISBN 978-1-4875-6394-3 hard ¥16,005.- (税込) US$ 75.00 *
ISBN 978-1-4875-6395-0 paper ¥5,324.- (税込) US$ 24.95 *

For author Janna Klostermann, reaching her limits and resigning from care work felt like a crisis of self. In the aftermath of this upheaval, this is the book she needed to write. At the Limits of Care will change how you think about care work and about the women who provide it.Now an assistant professor in sociology and a radical care scholar, Klostermann interrogates women's counter-stories of reaching their limits, crossing ethical lines, and stepping back from paid or unpaid care work roles. She uncovers gendered power dynamics and their constraining effects on women's lives, transforming the ways we think about ourselves and our relationships.The book makes a major contribution in how and what constitutes care research. Drawing on in-depth life history interviews with women ages twenty-seven to seventy-eight in Ontario, Canada, Klostermann enacts a "counter politics of care" approach that centres untold and lesser-told stories of care work. She pushes readers to rethink gendered power dynamics, question prevailing tropes of care, and imagine more equitable, emancipatory futures.At the Limits of Care challenges dominant narratives around women and care through a blend of feminist sociological analyses and memoir.

Citroni, Sebastiano, The Everyday Life of Civil Society: Changes and Scene Style in Italian Third-Sector Organizations. (Palgrave Studies in Third Sector Research) 196 pp. 2025:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <754-265>
ISBN 978-3-031-97584-4 hard ¥35,108.- (税込) EUR 139.99

This book explores the challenges facing third-sector groups in Italy after changes such as the professionalization and commercialization of non-profit groups and their increased role as suppliers of public services in local welfare systems, as well as partners in recent governance arrangements. These changes have sparked debates about the general role of third-sector groups and the potential decline of their role as civil society actors. The book focuses on three major changes and associated debates, exploring their everyday implications to ask the question 'What are the consequences of shifts in action approaches, civic participation, and relations with public authorities?' Backed by four years of ethnographic empirical data, it reveals that the meaning of these changes varies even within a single organization, depending on the observed scenes of its everyday life. By introducing five "scene styles," interaction patterns shaping exchanges between professionals, volunteers, and activists, the book analyses third-sector organizations and reveals unexpected political functions that take shape underneath that which is openly declared.

Dalingwater, Louise / Page, Arnaud / Winett, L. B. (eds.), Structural and Systemic Perspectives on Health and Well-being. (Human Well-Being Research and Policy Making) 189 pp. 2025:11 (Springer, GW) <754-266>
ISBN 978-3-031-99923-9 hard ¥32,600.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This volume provides a background to debates on definitional terms of subjective and objective wellbeing. Beyond that, it analyses discourse and policy practice relating to population-level and individual health and wellbeing promotion. The chapters in this volume illustrate salient aspects relating to health and wellbeing: how the post-pandemic world seems to be at a tipping point in terms of worsening outcomes for the social determinants of health and wellbeing, how health and wellbeing approaches in the educational sector can be seen as rhetoric devices to promote reform but also as a meaningful way to promote student flourishing; how holistic approaches to health and wellbeing, namely embedding arts and culture in a healthcare setting, can support enhanced wellbeing of frontline healthcare staff; and how specific health and wellbeing issues relating to women and their integration into the workforce remain fraught with difficulty. Finally, the volume analyses efforts to improve health and wellbeing in the face of political turmoil. This highly interdisciplinary volume includes contributions from senior academics and early career researchers in political science, social science, area studies and economics and is an important contribution to the SDG and broader literature on policies related to health and wellbeing.

包括的社会政策に向けて？－パンデミック後の東南アジア
Fossati, Diego / Thomas, Nicholas / Thompson, Mark, Towards Inclusive Social Policies?: Southeast Asia after the Pandemic. (Policy Press Shorts Research) 144 pp. 2025:10 (Policy Pr., UK) <754-267>
ISBN 978-1-4473-7623-1 paper ¥4,369.- (税込) GB￡ 14.99 *

Available open access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted economies and upended lives - but did it also open the door to more inclusive policies? Focusing on both attitudinal and institutional repercussions of the pandemic, and transcending Western-centric narratives and case studies, this book asks the question: has the COVID-19 pandemic facilitated the adoption of more generous and inclusive social policies in Southeast Asia? Combining original survey data with qualitative policy analysis in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, this concise yet rigorous volume challenges long-held beliefs and provides a comparative framework for understanding welfare change in politically and economically varied contexts. Valuable reading for anyone seeking to understand how crises can reshape public expectations and state responses.

Hyslop, Ian / Pease, Bob, Abolition in Social Work and Human Services: Visions, Possibilities and Challenges. 342 pp. 2025:9 (Policy Pr., UK) <754-268>
ISBN 978-1-4473-7432-9 hard ¥24,777.- (税込) GB￡ 85.00 *

Globally, social workers are committed to human rights and challenging unjust social structures. However, their close ties to the state often reinforce such systems of oppression. The first to apply abolitionist theory from international perspectives to social work, this book examines this contradiction, exploring whether social work can embrace radical change while operating within state structures. Bringing together scholars from the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Finland, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, it explores alternatives for addressing issues such as child protection, mental health, violence against women, drug use, violent extremism, homelessness and Indigenous sovereignty. Essential reading for academics, researchers, students, human service practitioners and social activists, this book interrogates the implications of social work's complicity with systems that perpetuate oppression and social injustice.

Levy, Suzy, Mind the Inclusion Gap: How Allies Can Bridge the Divide Between Talking Diversity and Taking Action. 272 pp. 2025:9 (Policy Pr., UK) <754-270>
ISBN 978-1-4473-7928-7 paper ¥4,369.- (税込) GB￡ 14.99

The drive to reflect the rich diversity of our world in our organisations isn't inherently political - it's smart business. Yet, from the US to Europe and beyond, diversity and inclusion efforts are increasingly being caught in the crossfire of a culture war. As the backlash against 'DEI' grows, the very principles of fairness and dignity are being reframed as divisive. So how did we get here? And what can each of us do about it? While most of us are curious about diversity, and some would call ourselves allies, very few are skilled in inclusion. Instead, we double down on being nice and hope that will be enough. But this optimistic attitude may harm as much as help. The more we lean on our niceness, the more we tend to bypass the uncomfortable to avoid discord and the more likely we are to take an idle role. But there is no such thing as a passive ally. This book is for anyone who wants to dive into the complex task of supporting equality as the threat to an inclusive future becomes ever more urgent. Inside are tools to build confidence and capability, as well as practical guidance to help navigate complexity, challenge complacency and take meaningful action.

社会政策を理解する　第8版
Loechen, Valerie, Comprendre les politiques sociales. 8e ed. (Guides sante social) 597 p. 2025:7 (Dunod, FR) <754-271>
ISBN 978-2-10-087536-8 paper ¥11,035.- (税込) EUR 44.00

Moxley, David P., Responsive Community Building in High Need Contexts: The Good Organization and the Aesthetics of Human Development. 129 pp. 2025:9 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <754-272>
ISBN 978-3-031-99055-7 hard ¥10,028.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book provides a description of what a good human service organization is, and what it does. The author relies on a broad framework to define "good" and offers a fictional account as a methodology, using his considerable consulting and research experience in human service organizations as a content enriching approach to the case examples he presents in this volume. The book details the fictional story of Fifth Street, a non-governmental organization nested in a high-need community, which itself is hypothetical but reflects what is occurring within communities whose residents are struggling with poverty. The content of this fictional account leans on a synthesis of multiple case examples. This approach will appeal to faculty and students as well as practitioners who are seeking a grand example of how human service organizations can work effectively in high need contexts. Students will also gain from the ethical perspective the author presents in this monograph. This is a project of hope: one that can inspire us all practicing in human services to strive for the best in novel and innovative ways.

Vasoo, S (ed.), Management Issues In Social Services. 120 pp. 2025:10 (World Scientific, SI) <754-273>
ISBN 978-981-9815-02-9 hard ¥10,243.- (税込) US$ 48.00

This edited volume - a collation of workshop discussions and papers presented by social service leaders - seeks to highlight good management skills that aid in the delivery of cost efficient, effective and accountable services amid an expanding social service sector.Selected social workers and social service leaders from Asia, in particular ASEAN, attended the workshops to learn and share their experiences in their own communities with Singapore social work and service practitioners. Such cross-border exchanges facilitated ideas on social challenges related to the management of social services. Major key management issues, such as organisational review and change, financial resources management, evaluation of service outcomes and stewardship, have been identified, presented and discussed.

Wallace, Rebecca, Who Deserves Welfare?: Framing Social Assistance in Canadian News Media. 208 pp. 2025:12 (U. Toronto Pr., CN) <754-274>
ISBN 978-1-4875-4010-4 hard ¥18,139.- (税込) US$ 85.00
ISBN 978-1-4875-4011-1 paper ¥7,031.- (税込) US$ 32.95

Welfare has long been a divisive issue in Canada, sparking debates across the political spectrum. In her latest text, political studies scholar Rebecca Wallace explores how Canadian media frames social assistance recipients. Revealing how race and identity shape public perceptions of welfare and redistribution, Who Deserves Welfare? presents a comprehensive analysis spanning several decades, from the 1990s to the 2020s, demonstrating how immigrant and Indigenous welfare recipients are framed differently. Drawing on a media analysis, a custom-designed survey, and a news framing experiment, Wallace shows how identity plays a crucial role in the media's representation of welfare recipients and public perceptions of deservingness. Immigrant recipients are often portrayed positively for their economic potential, while Indigenous recipients face negative stereotypes about work ethic. However, Wallace finds that the relationship between media framing and public attitudes is complex when it comes to immigrant and Indigenous recipients, and, troublingly, that positive coverage does not necessarily yield positive sentiment toward redistribution. Who Deserves Welfare? offers a critical examination of how media framing influences public opinion about welfare and identity, shedding light on the quiet but persistent resentment targeting immigrant and Indigenous communities. By exploring these media portrayals, Wallace invites readers to reconsider the assumptions that underlie both support for and opposition to assistance programs in Canada.

ベーシック・インカム、労働のインセンティブ、就職活動の行動－欧州のコンテクストにおける理論と実践の橋渡し－
Watkins, Simon, Basic Income, Work Incentives and Job Search Behaviour: Bridging Theory and Practice in European Contexts. (Exploring the Basic Income Guarantee) 198 pp. 2025:10 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <754-252>
ISBN 978-3-031-99196-7 hard ¥10,028.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book analyzes existing welfare regimes across Europe, offering an exploration into how basic income principles might influence job search behaviour. Drawing on time-use data and fuzzy-set qualitative comparative analysis, it challenges assumptions about work incentives and demonstrates that institutional contexts significantly mediate welfare effects. The analysis develops an innovative "ideal type" framework that measures how existing systems approximate basic income principles, unconditionality, universalism, and non-withdrawal of benefits. Chapters explore the complex relationships between welfare design and job search intensity, with a special focus on providing evidence as to whether conditionality increases job search or if certain configurations of accessibility and high participation tax rates decrease it. Comparing ten European countries and counterfactual examination of Finland and the UK, the book provides empirical grounding for debates often based on theoretical assumptions. The resulting text provides insights for designing context-appropriate strategies for basic income implementation that enhance income security while preserving individual autonomy.