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Taylor & Francis Introduction To Japanese Politics 6Th Edition by Louis D. Hayes
Introduction to Japanese Politics, now in its fully updated sixth edition, is a comprehensive and current review of political and public policy developments in Japan. Since the previous edition, Japan's economic policy has undergone significant change with a prolonged period of deflation having altered the dynamics of the Japanese economy. At the same time, the Abe administration has expanded Japan's international security participation, previously limited by the constitution, while China's activities in the South China Sea have impinged upon Japan's territorial claims.This classic introduction to the Japanese political system has been revised and fully updated in this sixth edition to take into account these widespread changes in the country's political life. Building on the structure and content of the previous edition, this new edition covers:An overview of Japan's geographical setting and historyJapan's political institutions, processes, and actorsRecent organizational, ideological, and policy changes in the LDP since its return to powerThe country's distinctive social order and its educational, healthcare, and public safety systemsThe increasingly contentious realm of foreign relations and security issues, including China's expanding role and the effect of North Korea's development of nuclear weapons.This broad-ranging textbook continues to be essential reading for students of Japanese politics, international politics and Japanese studies. PART I Modern Japan: BackgroundIntroduction1. General History2. The OccupationPART II The Political Process3. The Structure of Government4. Political Parties I5. Political Parties II6. Political Corruption and Political Reform7. Political ParticipationPART III Society and Economy8. The Social Order9. The EconomyPART IV Public Services10. Education and Health Care11. Public SafetyPART V Japan and the World12. Foreign Relations13. DefensePART VI Conclusions14. Problems and Prospects