1st Edition
The Making of the New Japan Reclaiming the Political Mainstream
268 Pages
by
Routledge
268 Pages
by
Routledge
256 Pages
by
Routledge
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Yasuhiro Nakasone's rise to political prominence began under the watchful eye of the American occupation with which he had a direct and confrontational relationship, arguing for the ending of the occupation and the restoration of sovereignty to Japan. Nakasone argued for Japan's need to become a 'normal' nation which in his view involved an enhanced international role for Japan and an enhanced... Read more
Chapter 1 THE CHILD IS FATHER OF THE MAN; Chapter 2 NAVAL PAYMASTER SUB-LIEUTENANT; Chapter 3 THE ROAD TO POLITICS; Chapter 4 THE CHALLENGE OF NATIONAL RECONSTRUCTION; Chapter 5 A NEW AWARENESS OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS; Chapter 6 HUMAN PATTERNS ON THE POLITICAL STAGE; Chapter 7 BECOMING A MINISTER OF STATE; Chapter 8 KILLING TIME; Chapter 9 THE YEARS OF POLITICAL POWER; Chapter 10 APPOINTMENT AS PRIME MINISTER; Chapter 11 WHITHER JAPAN THE FATHERLAND?;
Biography
Chiyoda-ku IPS, Leslie Connors, Yasuhiro Nakasone
'A fascinating read for anyone interested in Japan's political landscape after World War II.' - Tim Large, The Daily Yomiuri
'There are gems aplenty in the work...' - IIAS Newsletter #27
