Introduction to Japanese politics / Louis D. Hayes.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hayes, Louis D., author.

Contributor:

Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Japan--Politics and government--1945-.

Japan.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

x, 291 pages ; 26 cm

Edition:

Sixth edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018.

Summary:

"A comprehensive and current view of political and public policy developments in Japan ...This new edition covers: An overview of Japan's geographical setting and history; Japan's political institutions, processes, and actors; Recent organizational, ideological, and policy changes in the LDP since its return to power; The country's distinctive social order and its educational, healthcare, and public safety systems; The increasingly contentious realm of foreign relations and security issues, including China's expanding role and the effect of North Korea's development of nuclear weapons."--Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Modern Japan: background

Introduction

General history

The occupation

The political process

The structure of government

Political parties I

Political parties II

Political corruption and political reform

Political participation

Society and economy

The social order

The economy

Public services

Education and health care

Public safety

Japan and the world

Foreign relations

Defense

Conclusions

Problems and prospects.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 270-285) and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.

ISBN:

9781138244153

9781138235281

1138235288

1138244155

OCLC:

982654046

Publisher Number:

99976738896