1st Edition
Japanese Electoral Politics Creating a New Party System
Edited By Steven Reed
Copyright 2003
232 Pages
by
Routledge
240 Pages
by
Routledge
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The old Japanese single-party system collapsed in 1993, but a new system has not yet fully evolved. Following the most significant party reform in Japanese history, this book analyses the most recent national elections, examining voter behaviour and how it is influenced. It provides a comprehensive overview of Japanese politics from 1955 to 1993 and a detailed historical study of events leading... Read more
Part I - The Political Context of the 1996 and 2000 Elections Part II - Four Prefectural Case Studies Part III - Analysis
Biography
Steven R. Reed is Professor of Modern Government at Chuo University, Japan. His major areas of research include elections, electoral systems and Japanese politics. His recent publications include ``The Causes of Political Reform in Japan'' and ``The Consequences of Political Reform in Japan'' with Michael F. Thies in Mixed-Member Electoral Systems.
Review in - Asia Europe Journal, 2004
