Japanese Politics: An Introduction (Japanese Society Series) - Softcover

Inoguchi, Takashi

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1876843225 ISBN 13: 9781876843229

Publisher: Trans Pacific Press, 2005

Synopsis

When the Japanese economy was on the rise, as it was in the 1980s, it was often suggested that the Japanese way of doing things was culturally unique and inherently superior. The apparent success of the Japanese approach to issues such as capitalist development, organizational management, decision-making, and education was frequently heralded both inside and outside of Japan. Having endured the collapse of the bubble economy, and the long economic and demographic stagnation of the 1990s, the Japanese are now more sanguine about the prospects for their country in the new millennium. The author, one of the leading political scientists in Japan, offers a somber analysis and assessment of Japanese politics during two critical recent periods, 1983-1993 and 1994-2004. Japanese Politics examines the incremental and yet steady change which has occurred in Japanese domestic politics and foreign policy. Japan is now replacing its old policies and adopting a more pro-active outlook.

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Review

Using both historical and international perspectives, the author provides a stimulating analysis of modern Japan. Broad in its dimensions, challenging in many of its propositions, this work warrants careful attention from students and specialists alike. --Robert A. Scalapino, Robson Research Professor of Government Emeritus

This is both a path-breaking study of Japanese politics and a significant contribution to the general advancement of political science. Inoguchi skillfully weaves together an analysis of contemporary Japanese politics and the history of Japanese political and economic developments. He also illuminates a wide range of current scholarly debates about Japanese politics, political economy, and political culture. --Lucian W. Pye, MIT

Synopsis

The book examines the incremental and yet steady change which has occurred in Japanese domestic and foreign policy. The author, one of the leading political scientists in Japan, offers a somber analysis and assessment of Japanese politics during two critical recent periods. 1983-1993 and 1994-2004

Edition details

• Publisher: Trans Pacific Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1876843225
• ISBN 13: 9781876843229
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 235