Politics of Modern Japan

by Hood; Christopher P.

• ISBN13: 9780415439558
• ISBN10: 0415439558
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2008-08-21
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

Owingto the unique nature of Japan and its changing role within the world, there is a growing need for a more sophisticated and nuanced understanding of the dynamics of Japanese politics. This new title from Routledge addresses that demand. In four volumes, it is a comprehensive reference collection which addresses the key issues facing Japanese politics today and explores the relationship between the Japanese polity and other institutions, including big business, the bureaucracy, and the media.

Table of Contents

Domestic Japanese Politics: Ideology and Reform This volume will bring together key articles looking at recent issues in Japanese politics which focus upon domestic issues

These will include articles looking at the ideological shift within Japanese politics, recent election results, how policy is formed and its impact upon elections, the funding of political parties, and the reform of both political parties and key laws, including the Constitution itself

Japanese Politics in the World: A New Assertive Japan This volume will bring together key articles looking at recent issues in Japanese politics which focus upon international issues

These will include articles looking at the tensions between Japan and its neighbours, the political implications of sending troops to Iraq, how Japan may become more assertive, and Japan's quest for becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council

Key Figures in Japanese Politics This volume will bring together key articles looking at key figures in Japanese politics and show how Japanese politics is far from being dull. These will include articles looking at

Issues and Institutions

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