Introduction to Japanese Politics

by Hayes, Louis D.

• ISBN13: 9781569248461
• ISBN10: 156924846X
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1995-10-01
• Publisher: Marlowe & Co

Author Biography

Louis D. Hayes is a professor of political science at the University of Montana.

Table of Contents

Preface
Modern Japan: Background	p. 1
History	p. 11
The Occupation	p. 31
The Political Process	p. 49
Structure of Government	p. 51
Political Parties	p. 73
Party Politics, Corruption and Political Reform	p. 99
Political Participation	p. 126
Social and Economic Processes	p. 151
The Social Order	p. 153
The Economy	p. 170
Public Services	p. 197
Education	p. 199
Public Safety	p. 224
Japan and the World	p. 239
Foreign Relations	p. 241
Defense	p. 269
Conclusions	p. 291
Problems and Prospects	p. 293
Appendix A Parliamentary Election Results	p. 307
Bibliography	p. 309
Index	p. 330
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