| Description |
xvi, 243 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Why study Japanese political economy? -- Japanese history and culture -- Japan's political experiments -- The old Japanese politics, 1955-1993 -- Japan's postwar political economy -- Japan's new politics -- Japan's new political economy -- Japan's place in the world -- Conclusions -- Epilogue: The 2009 General Election and the LDP's fall from power -- Appendix 1. Japanese electorial systems, 1947-present -- Appendix 2. Election results, House of Representatives, 1986-2005 -- Appendix 3. Election results, House of Councillors, 1986-2007 |
| Summary |
The book examines Japanese history, illustrating the country's multiple transformations over the centuries, and then focuses on the critical and inexorable advance of economic globalization |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| SUBJECT |
Japan -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069409
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Japan -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069539
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| Author |
Thies, Michael F.
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| LC no. |
2009030845 |
| ISBN |
0691135916 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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0691135924 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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9780691135915 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
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9780691135922 (paperback: alk. paper) |
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