232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
232 Pages
by
Routledge
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The revised 2nd edition of this successful textbook explores Japanese politics in the postwar era from theoretical and comparative perspectives.
After providing historical context, it offers an in-depth exploration of postwar political institutions, political reform in the 1990s, the policymaking process, and the politics of economic growth and stagnation. By delving into Japan’s international... Read more
1. Introduction: Why Japan matters 2. The making of a modern state 3. The postwar settlement 4. The postwar political system 5. Political parties 6. Elections and electioneering 7. The economic miracle 8. Economic slowdown 9. Policymaking 10. State-society relations 11. Prime ministerial leadership 12. National security and foreign policy 13. Conclusion
Biography
Alisa Gaunder is Dean of the Faculty and Professor of Political Science at Southwestern University, USA. Her previous publications include the Routledge Handbook of Japanese Politics (Routledge 2011) and Political Reform in Japan: Leadership Looming Large (Routledge, 2007).
