Governing Japan Divided Politics in a Resurgent Economy

Name: Governing Japan Divided Politics in a Resurgent Economy
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ISBN: 9781405154161

ISBN-10: 1405154160

ISBN-13: 9781405154161

Edition: 4th 2008 (Revised)

Authors: J. A. A. Stockwin

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This fourth edition provides an in-depth, up-to-date, chronological analysis of Japan's current political system and the contributions of its leaders. It emphasizes why Japan and its politics matters in a global society.

Book details

List price: $60.95
Edition: 4th
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/7/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.80" wide x 9.70" long x 1.02" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



General Editorï¿½s Introduction


List of Tables


Maps


Conventions


Acknowledgements



Introduction: Why Japan and its Politics Matter



Historical Background: Japanï¿½s Emergence as a Modern State and the Politics of War, 1853--1945



Social Background: How far Social Norms and Behaviour Influence Politics



Political Reconstruction and Development, 1945-1989



One Step Forward and One Step Back: Attempting Political Reform in the 1990s



New Politics for the New Millennium: The Koizumi Effect



Who Runs Japan?



Parliament and Parliamentary Elections: The Changing Character of Electioneering



The Politics of Party: The Liberal Democrats and their Rivals



Some Problems of the Constitution



Issues of Domestic Political Concern



Issues of Foreign Policy and Defence



Conclusions: The Analytical Challenge of Japanese Politics



House of Representatives Election Results, 1946-1955



House of Representatives Election Results, 1958-1972



House of Representatives Election Results, 1976-1990



House of Representatives Election Results, 1993-2005



House of Councillors Election Results, 11 July 2004



House of Councillors Election Results, 29 July 2007


Further Reading


Index