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Book SynopsisDr. Thayer, who was American press attache in Tokyo from 1962 to 1965, presents a detailed account of conservative politics in Japan. Although he makes some historical comparisons, Dr. Thayer's main focus is on the contemporary workings of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling party in Japan. He identifies the political elements: the men are the
Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Foreword, pg. vii*Note to the Paperback Edition, pg. xiii*Contents, pg. xix*List of Tables, pg. xx*CHAPTER I. Introduction, pg. 1*CHAPTER II. The Factions, pg. 15*CHAPTER III. The Economic Community, pg. 58*CHAPTER IV. The Party, The Prefectures, and The People, pg. 82*CHAPTER V. The Elections, pg. 111*CHAPTER VI. Choosing the President, pg. 148*CHAPTER VII. Making a Cabinet, pg. 180*CHAPTER VIII. Formulating Policy, pg. 207*CHAPTER IX. Reaching a Decision, pg. 237*CHAPTER X. Running the Party, pg. 268*CHAPTER XI. Conclusions, pg. 305*Glossary of Offices and Organizations, pg. 319*Appendix, pg. 323*Bibliography, pg. 333*Index, pg. 341
