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

インドネシアの経済開発の政治経済　第2巻：現代及び将来の発展　1997～2024年
Ramesh, Sangaralingam, The Political Economy of Indonesia's Economic Development. Volume II: Contemporary and Future Developments: 1997AD to 2024AD. 430 pp. 2025:11 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-150>
ISBN 978-3-032-03139-6 hard ¥32,600.- (税込) EUR 129.99

This book offers an in-depth exploration of Indonesia's political economy from the aftermath of the 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis to its emergence as a pivotal economic and geopolitical actor in Southeast Asia. It examines how Indonesia navigated structural reforms, decentralization, state-business relations, and shifting development strategies in response to both domestic challenges and global trends. Organized chronologically and thematically, the chapters trace Indonesia's economic governance through major milestones, including post-Suharto transitions, democratic consolidation, financial liberalization, the rise of state capitalism, and post-2008 global economic transformations. Key themes include political patronage and economic rent-seeking, infrastructure development, environmental and energy policy, technological innovation, and Indonesia's evolving international economic diplomacy. Bridging the disciplines of political science, development economics, and international relations, the book brings together theoretical analysis and empirical evidence to understand how power, institutions, and global forces have shaped Indonesia's developmental trajectory. It is essential reading for scholars and practitioners interested in emerging markets, economic governance, and Southeast Asian studies.

Zhang, Xueyong, China's Railway Expansion in 40 Years of Economic Reform and Opening Up. (Understanding China) 311 pp. 2025:10 (Springer, GW) <756-228>
ISBN 978-981-9503-32-2 hard ¥37,616.- (税込) EUR 149.99

This book is the result of a decade of rigorous study on the interplay between the Chinese railway system and national social progress. It examines the reform, opening up, innovation, and development of Chinese railways over the past 40 years. This book traces the evolution of the role played by the Chinese railway sector initially as a "bottleneck" in the national economy to the present vital "engine" of growth, highlighting its journey of restructure and transformation. The target audience includes general readers interested in China's modern history as well as the development of the Chinese railway industry, and experts and researchers in related fields. The introduction defines "railway history" and explores the key factors driving the development of China's railway system post-reform. The first four chapters respectively unveil the four significant phases of railway reform and opening-up: the initial reform attempts (1978-1985), proactive changes (1986-1991), the transition to a market economy (1992-2003), and comprehensive promotion (2004-2018). Chapters 5 and 6 focus on the rise of high-speed railway in China and its global expansion. The conclusion articulates the essence of railway modernization and its relationship to broader reform initiatives.

〔英語版〕D.コーエン著　経済小史
Cohen, Daniel, A Brief History of the Economy. 140 pp. 2025:11 (Polity Pr., UK) <756-274>
ISBN 978-1-5095-6830-7 hard ¥4,257.- (税込) US$ 19.95

Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. It promises a solution to the most basic drama of our human existence: wanting what we don't have. But we live in a time when the frenzied pursuit of economic growth is jeopardizing the planet's viability and our very survival as a species. How did we get to this point in human history How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development? To answer these questions, the distinguished economist Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the different registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history. He brings his panoramic grasp of the subject to bear on the key stages of social and economic development, from the Neolithic revolution to the digital age. The ideas of the great economists - from Adam Smith and Karl Marx to Joseph Schumpeter and John Maynard Keynes - are situated in their historical contexts and explained clearly and concisely. The result is a triumph of ambition and brevity: a history of the economy in 150 pages. This book - the final work written by Daniel Cohen - will appeal to anyone interested in the economy and in the tension between a limited world and unlimited desires that lies at the heart of the great challenges we face today. Economic growth is the religion of the modern world. It promises a solution to the most basic drama of our human existence: wanting what we don't have. But we live in a time when the frenzied pursuit of economic growth is jeopardizing the planet's viability and our very survival as a species. How did we get to this point in human history? How did we allow the pursuit of growth to become the apotheosis of human development? To answer these questions, the distinguished economist Daniel Cohen takes us on a journey to understand human desire and the different registers on which it has expressed itself throughout history. He brings his panoramic grasp of the subject to bear on the key stages of social and economic development, from the Neolithic revolution to the digital age. The ideas of the great economists - from Adam Smith and Karl Marx to Joseph Schumpeter and John Maynard Keynes - are situated in their historical contexts and explained clearly and concisely. The result is a triumph of ambition and brevity: a history of the economy in 150 pages. This book - the final work written by Daniel Cohen - will appeal to anyone interested in the economy and in the tension between a limited world and unlimited desires that lies at the heart of the great challenges we face today.

賃金の決定・交渉　1500～1950年
Ongaro, Giulio / Stephenson, Judy Z. / Mocarelli, L. (eds.), A Historical Casebook of Wage Formation: Wage Determination and Wage Bargains, 1500-1950. (Palgrave Studies in Economic History) 370 pp. 2025:12 (Palgrave Macmillan, UK) <756-275>
ISBN 978-3-031-91929-9 hard ¥45,140.- (税込) EUR 179.99

This edited collection presents 16 new historical cases of wage formation and wage bargaining across the early modern and preindustrial world. Recent literature has revived an established interest in the economic history of wage formation, underlining the gaps still existing in our understanding of wages' composition, quantification, and process of structuring. This collection will shed light on these points, examining diverse topics including in-kind and monetary payments, bonuses and supplements, work contracts, differentials between skilled and unskilled workers, women's work, slavery and coerced labour contracts, and wages in both diachronic and comparative perspective: how wages' structure and composition changes across times and spaces (both in terms of geographical areas and urban-rural environments). The book presents case studies from various geographical areas (from South America to India) from the preindustrial period to the contemporary age and features related contributions on the manufacturing sector, agriculture, mining, and public sectors. The book will be a valuable resource for scholars and students of pre-industrial labour markets in economic, social and labour history. Chapters 6 and 10 are available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Smyrnaios, Nikos, The Political Economy of the Public Sphere: From Enlightenment to Big Tech. (Digital Activism And Society: Politics, Economy And Culture In Network Communication) 232 pp. 2025:12 (Emerald, UK) <756-277>
ISBN 978-1-80592-494-4 hard ¥22,407.- (税込) US$ 105.00

Against the backdrop of transformations which have reconfigured access to information, communication, and collective discourse, The Political Economy of the Public Sphere critically examines the evolution of the public sphere from its origins in the 18th century to its contemporary digital transformation across Europe and the United States. Adopting a political economy lens, the book analyzes how this crucial space for public communication and opinion formation is intrinsically linked to capitalism. It is shaped by market dynamics, the concentration of media ownership, and the commodification of audiences and their attention. Author Nikos Smyrnaios delves into the material and immaterial resources-like infrastructure, technology, influence, and agenda-setting-that affect the public sphere's functioning. Identifying key turning points-from the rise of mass media and deregulation to the dominance of digital platforms-the chapters demonstrate the impact of theory, civic engagement, state interventions, and corporate influence. In doing so, the work navigates the tension between the ideal of a democratic public sphere and its reality as a space embedded in power relations and contributing to the reproduction of inequalities. Offering a comprehensive theoretical and historical overview of the transformations shaping today's media environment, the book provides a rigorous foundation for critically understanding the possibilities and limitations of mediated discourse in the 21st century. Ideal for scholars and students of media studies, political science, sociology and communication theory, it invites readers to reflect on historical precedents, confront current inequalities, and imagine alternative pathways for collective expression and democratic participation.

Warlouzet, Laurent, Liberty, Solidarity and Community: Capitalism and European Integration, 1945 to the Present. 390 pp. 2026:3 (Cambridge U. Pr., UK) <756-278>
ISBN 978-1-009-68264-0 hard ¥26,235.- (税込) GB￡ 90.00
ISBN 978-1-009-68261-9 paper ¥7,579.- (税込) GB￡ 26.00

How have European countries coped with the challenge of industrial capitalism and the rise of superpowers? Through an analysis of European integration from 1945 to the present day, Laurent Warlouzet argues that the European response was to create both new institutions and an original framework of governance for capitalism. Beyond the European case, he demonstrates that capitalism is not just a contest between free-markeeters and their opponents, those in favor of welfare and environmental policies, because there is a third camp which defends protectionism and assertive defence policies. Hence, the governance of capitalism has three foundational principles - liberty, solidarity and community. The book shows how Europeans including Thatcher, de Gaulle and Kohl have dealt with the challenges of nationalism and protectionism in the past, with their successes and failures providing valuable lessons for improving international relations today. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.