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The Failure of Political Opposition in Japan: Implications for Democracy and a Vision of the Future

The Failure of Political Opposition in Japan: Implications for Democracy and a Vision of the Future

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This book explores the party politics and political system of Japan, which has been dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 1955. It argues that Japan has lost its way and needs to move away from single-party dominance to combat economic, social, and political stagnation. Comparisons are made with other parliamentary democracies to indicate that single-party dominance is an inadequate substitute for competition between genuine political alternatives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 30 September 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of Japanese party politics and political system,which has been dominated by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 1955. With a particular focus on the evolution of LDP governments between the 1990s and 2010s,the book explores various aspects of Japanese politics,including the legacy of post-war opposition parties,the politics of electoral reform,and the crucial role of foreign policy,especially in relation to China.

The book argues that Japan has lost its way and needs to move away from single-party dominance to recover. Despite the failures of the Democratic Party (DPJ) government from 2009 to 2012,the reasons for which are explored in the book,the need to combat economic,social,and political stagnation requires a more pluralist political environment in which vigorous opposition parties can challenge the LDP monopoly of policy and personnel.

Comparisons are made with other parliamentary democracies,such as the United Kingdom,Australia,and Sweden,to demonstrate that single-party dominance is an inadequate substitute for competition between genuine political alternatives.

As an analysis of opposition party politics in post-war Japan,this book will be a valuable resource for students and scholars of Political Science,International Relations,Asian Studies,and Japanese Studies.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032185422

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