1st Edition
Soft Power in Japan-China Relations State, sub-state and non-state relations
By Utpal Vyas
Copyright 2011
216 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
216 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
204 Pages
10 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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Soft power has tended to be overlooked in the field of international relations, often dismissed as lacking relevance or robustness as a theoretical concept. This book seeks to expand upon the idea of ‘soft power’ in international relations and to investigate how it actually functions by looking at three case studies in Japan-China relations during the post-war period. These cases involve the... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Theories of Power in International Relations 3. Soft Power: What is It and How does It Function? 4. Japan’s Political and Cultural Relations with China 5. The Activities of the Japan Foundation in China 6. Kobe City’s Activities in China 7. The Activities of the Japan-China Friendship Association in China 8. Conclusions
Biography
Utpal Vyas is Assistant Professor at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan.
