State and Politics In Japan

Ian Neary's book "Japan: Politics and Democracy in the Modern Era" explores the dynamics of democracy in Japan, introducing key institutions, developments, and actors from the end of the Second World War to the present day. It provides a comprehensive study of the continuities and changes in five major policy areas, making it an invaluable resource for students interested in contemporary Japan's government and politics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2019
Publisher: Polity Press

Japan is currently experiencing a significant political transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Since 2012, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has embarked on an ambitious agenda of policy reforms and changes to Japan's governing structures and processes. At the core of this policy agenda is 'Abenomics,' a set of measures designed to boost Japan's struggling economy, although its effectiveness has yet to be fully realized.

In this fully revised and updated second edition of his classic text, Ian Neary delves into the dynamics of democracy in Japan, providing an in-depth exploration of the key institutions, developments, and actors in its politics from the end of World War II to the present day. Packed with illustrative material and examples, this comprehensive study traces the continuities and changes that are underway in five major policy areas: foreign and defense, industry, social welfare, the environment, and human rights.

This textbook is designed to be accessible to students with no prior knowledge of Japan, making it an invaluable and welcome resource for those interested in contemporary Japan's government and politics, as well as its international profile. The book offers a comprehensive and up-to-date account of Japan's political landscape, providing a valuable foundation for further study and understanding.

Weight: 528g
Dimension: 172 x 245 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745660486
Edition number: 2nd Edition