1st Edition

The Politics Of East Asia China, Japan, Korea

By John E. Endicott, William R. Heaton Copyright 1979
338 Pages
by Routledge

338 Pages
by Routledge

338 Pages
by Routledge

This is the first undergraduate text on the politics of East Asia to be published since 1970. Looking at both domestic and international politics, the authors discuss the political systems of China, Japan, and Korea within the context of environmental factors, culture, society, the economy, geography, language, historical and political traditions, etc. The People’s Republic of China is presented... Read more
Preface -- China -- The Revolution in Historical Perspective -- Ideology and Society -- Political Institutions and Processes -- Issues and Problems -- Japan -- Historical Background -- Political Culture and Political Behavior -- The Political Framework: Major Institutions -- Political Dynamics -- Other Major Actors -- Issues and Problems -- Korea -- The Two Koreas: Which Model To Follow? -- Report of the Economic Deliberation Council -- Keidanren’s Opinion of the Future Course of Japanese Industries under a Decelerated Economy -- Keizai Doyukai Declaration of Seven Principles for Management Renovation -- Nissho General Meeting Resolutions

Biography

"Lt. Col. John E. Endicott is a member of the Pentagon Air Staff. He received a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. Capt. William R. Heaton holds a Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently a research fellow at the National Defense University. Both authors were formerly professors of political science at the U.S. Air Force Academy."