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Governing Japan
Divided Politics in a Resurgent Economy
"This is by far the most comprehensive, up-to-date and well-balanced introduction to contemporary Japanese government and politics that I know of. The book will be a boon especially to instructors and students in introductory university courses in Japanese and comparative politics." Haru Fukui, University of California, Santa Barbara "This is an outstanding text on Japanese politics—informative, interesting, extremely well-written in a highly accessible style. The author displays, as ever, a complete mastery of his subject. This is essential reading for any student wishing to understand the changes and continuities in Japanese politics in recent years." Caroline Rose, University of Leeds
J. A. A. Stockwin (Author)
9781405154154, Wiley
Hardback, published 29 February 2008
320 pages
25.4 x 18 x 2.8 cm, 0.726 kg
"The first three editions (1975, 1982 and 1999) have been essential reading for the last two generations of Japan scholars. The latest, published in 2008, is no exception. This is a masterful display of concise and informative writing and a joy to read." (Japanese Studies, December 2009) "This clearly written and well-organized volume will continue to be of great service to students of Japanese politics." (Pacific Affairs, Autumn 2009) "Devoid of jargon, this book is written clearly and crisply, and peppered with wit and wisdom. ... Refreshing and pleasing to hear the voice of an eminent British scholar on Japanese politics in a field dominated by American and Japanese academics." (Japanese Journal of Political Science, 2009) "Arthur Stockwin ... is the leading British expert on Japanese politics. His analysis is succinct and he has managed to unravel most of the complexities of Japanese politics. There is much food for thought in this stimulating and informative book." (Japan Times)
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.
General Editor’s Introduction. List of Tables. Maps. Conventions. Acknowledgements. 1. Introduction: Why Japan and its Politics Matter. 2. Historical Background: Japan’s Emergence as a Modern State and the Politics of War, 1853--1945. 3. Social Background: How far Social Norms and Behaviour Influence Politics. 4. Political Reconstruction and Development, 1945-1989. 5. One Step Forward and One Step Back: Attempting Political Reform in the 1990s. 6. New Politics for the New Millennium: The Koizumi Effect. 7. Who Runs Japan?. 8. Parliament and Parliamentary Elections: The Changing Character of Electioneering. 9. The Politics of Party: The Liberal Democrats and their Rivals. 10. Some Problems of the Constitution. 11. Issues of Domestic Political Concern. 12. Issues of Foreign Policy and Defence. 13. Conclusions: The Analytical Challenge of Japanese Politics. Appendix 1: House of Representatives Election Results, 1946-1955. Appendix 2: House of Representatives Election Results, 1958-1972. Appendix 3: House of Representatives Election Results, 1976-1990. Appendix 4: House of Representatives Election Results, 1993-2005. Appendix 5: House of Councillors Election Results, 11 July 2004. Appendix 6: House of Councillors Election Results, 29 July 2007. Further Reading. Index
Subject Areas: Politics & government [JP]
