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

Maurya, Sooraj Kumar, Exploring Justice as a Social Indicator of Life: Philosophical Foundations and Empirical Approaches. (Social Indicators Research Series 92) 220 pp. 2026:2 (Springer, GW) <762-44>
ISBN 978-3-032-10811-1 hard ¥31,544.- (税込) EUR 119.99

This book explores justice as both a philosophical concept and a measurable social indicator for evaluating quality of life. It offers an original framework that integrates ethical theory with empirical applications in public policy, especially in sectors such as health, education, and the environment. Rooted in the rich traditions of moral and political philosophy, the book redefines justice as a central dimension of human well-being-one that can be both conceptually coherent and practically assessed. Through a critical engagement with classical thinkers, contemporary theories, and applied case studies, the book presents a justice-centered alternative to existing models based on utility, capabilities, or economic welfare. Each chapter bridges abstract principles with real-world implications, offering insights into how justice can be integrated into policy design, performance evaluation, and development agendas. The author challenges the prevailing fragmentation between normative theory and social indicators, proposing a unifying approach that enriches both. This book is essential reading for scholars in philosophy, sociology, development studies, and public policy, as well as for practitioners interested in embedding ethical considerations into social measurement and decision-making. By foregrounding justice as both an end and a means, this book opens new pathways toward a more equitable and reflective approach to quality of life.

Chakraborty, Tanusree / Singh, Nripendra (eds.), Immersive Wellness: Journey Beyond the Senses. (Advances in Digital Technology and Data-Driven Business Practices) 328 pp. 2026:5 (Emerald, UK) <762-215>
ISBN 978-1-83708-157-8 hard ¥25,806.- (税込) US$ 115.00

The rapid rise of immersive wellness experiences has revolutionized the way individuals approach their physical, mental, and emotional well-being. From spa retreats to virtual reality meditations, these experiences offer unique opportunities to deeply enhance one's sense of self and connection to the world. As more people seek comprehensive wellness solutions, the demand for well-researched and practical guidance in this area has grown significantly. The research explores integrational prospects of immersive wellness experiences across various domains, emphasizing the potential for transformative impact on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It explores how immersive wellness can be incorporated into different sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, technology, and tourism. By examining principles of designing immersive spaces, integrating advanced technologies, and ensuring inclusivity and accessibility, the chapters provide a roadmap for professionals to create effective and engaging wellness experiences. Furthermore, it addresses ethical considerations and sustainable practices, ensuring that these immersive experiences contribute positively to both individuals and the environment. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical guidance, the book aims to inspire innovative approaches and future trends in the field of immersive wellness. The Advances in Digital Technology and Data-Driven Business Practices series aims to shed light on the rapid developments, significance, benefits, and practical applications of evolving digital technologies and data-driven decision-making practices in businesses.

Chakraborty, Tanusree / Singh, Nripendra (eds.), The Immersive Wellness Spectrum: Trends, Technologies, and Transformations. (Advances in Digital Technology and Data-Driven Business Practices) 356 pp. 2026:5 (Emerald, UK) <762-216>
ISBN 978-1-80686-186-6 hard ¥26,928.- (税込) US$ 120.00

In an era where health encompasses not just physicality, immersive wellness has emerged as a multidimensional paradigm, encompassing the mental, emotional, technological, nutritional, organizational, and experiential aspects of well-being. The Immersive Wellness Spectrum: Trends, Technologies, and Transformations brings together an eclectic mix of interdisciplinary insights that explore the evolution and redefinition of wellness through technology, workplace dynamics, sustainability imperatives, and customized interventions. Today, wellness is not just the absence of illness, but rather environments, systems, and experiences structured to empower individuals and institutions for sustenance. Whether it is multisensory HR innovations at work, AI-monitored personalized nutrition, digital detox initiatives, emotionally intelligent education, or sustainable wellness tourism, this volume captures the contemporary narratives in which immersive technologies and human-centric values are melded together. The chapters contributed by academic scholars, industry experts, and wellness practitioners from around the world, areas of discussion include corporate sustainability, mental health, immersive marketing, supply chain innovation, and reform in higher education. In each domain, a chapter presents the transformative force of immersive wellness through conceptual frameworks, case studies, empirical findings, and directions for the future. The Advances in Digital Technology and Data-Driven Business Practices series aims to shed light on the rapid developments, significance, benefits, and practical applications of evolving digital technologies and data-driven decision-making practices in businesses.

Hemerijck, Anton / Bokhorst, David (eds.), Governing the Welfare Commons: On Europe's Social Investment Turn. 432 pp. 2026:6 (Oxford U. Pr., UK) <762-217>
ISBN 978-0-19-897145-0 hard ¥38,087.- (税込) GB￡ 125.00

European welfare states are comprehensive, fostering solidarity across generations, promoting income redistribution, balancing gendered labour market and life course transitions, whilst providing safeguards against economic shocks. In an era of rapid socioeconomic restructuring, policymakers face constant pressures to reform their welfare systems in response to evolving fiscal, political, social and demographic realities. The welfare state debate has shifted from the question of 'how much?' welfare can be afforded to the question of 'what kind?' of welfare mix should be supported, away from big spending programmes towards more service-oriented support structures. Governing the Welfare Commons offers a comprehensive analysis of the policy transformation across Europe's diverse welfare states since 2000. It examines the manner, timing, and extent to which ongoing welfare transformations are heading into the direction of social investment and explores key developments in social policy, including family policies, labour market reforms, and pensions. To explain the shift, the book employs the welfare commons logic as a conceptual framework to capture the dynamic evolution of Europe's welfare systems. It also considers the facilitating role of the European Union in domestic reform processes, Social Europe, and welfare performance over time. With case studies covering 10 European countries, Governing the Welfare Commons captures the dynamic evolution of Europe's diverse welfare systems and advances an explanation of the political drivers of reform to reflect where Europe's welfare states require further action to match fiscal sustainability with inclusive growth. 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 on the Oxford Academic platform and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations.

Pantazopoulos, Stavros, The Anti-Social State: Care, Visibility and the Transformation of Need. 75 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <762-219>
ISBN 978-3-032-10901-9 hard ¥10,512.- (税込) EUR 39.99

This book explores the transformation of contemporary social welfare into what the author terms "surveillant care"-a hybrid system that merges protection with control, requiring recipients to surrender privacy and autonomy as prerequisites for assistance. Drawing on Foucauldian governmentality and critical social theory, the study examines how care has evolved from a citizenship right into a conditional service requiring extensive documentation and behavioural compliance. The book traces the historical shift from universal welfare provision to eligibility-based systems that transform citizens into managed cases. It analyses how visibility, documentation, and assessment function as interconnected technologies of power that reshape both social need and subjectivity. The work investigates how recipients must undergo "social self-annihilation" to access services, while exploring alternative forms of resistance through silence, invisibility, and informal care networks. Through innovative theoretical analysis, the book contributes to international debates on welfare reform, neoliberal governance, and biopolitical management of vulnerability. It addresses scholars in sociology, political science, social policy, and critical theory, while offering insights relevant to practitioners and policymakers.