Description

Book Synopsis
Since 1945, Japan has successfully reinvented itself, rising from the ashes of defeat to become a peaceful and prosperous nation. It is seen as an inspiration for other developing nations and contributes significantly to global development. As the third largest economy in the world, with a reputation for technological innovation and cultural creativity, Japan is a country shaping the world we live in. In this new edition of Japan in Transformation, Jeffrey Kingston explores the character of the nation as it has evolved since the end of the Second World War. The book:- examines the US Occupation and explains the causes of the economic miracle and its demise- evaluates the effect of the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the unravelling of the Japan, Inc system that prevailed in the twentieth century- analyses such central and topical issues as the demographic crisis, regional relations, security concerns, political change and the role of womenExpanded and thoroughly revised to cover the per

Japan in Transformation 19452010

    Product form

    £31.34

    Includes FREE delivery

    RRP £32.99 – you save £1.65 (5%)

    Order before 4pm today for delivery by Tue 28 Jul 2026.

    A Paperback by Jeff Kingston

    1 in stock

      Trusted by thousands of customers. See 2,385+ Customer Reviews

      View other formats and editions of Japan in Transformation 19452010 by Jeff Kingston

      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/4/2010
      ISBN13: 9781408234518, 978-1408234518
      ISBN10: 1408234513
      Also in:
      General and world history

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Since 1945, Japan has successfully reinvented itself, rising from the ashes of defeat to become a peaceful and prosperous nation. It is seen as an inspiration for other developing nations and contributes significantly to global development. As the third largest economy in the world, with a reputation for technological innovation and cultural creativity, Japan is a country shaping the world we live in. In this new edition of Japan in Transformation, Jeffrey Kingston explores the character of the nation as it has evolved since the end of the Second World War. The book:- examines the US Occupation and explains the causes of the economic miracle and its demise- evaluates the effect of the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the unravelling of the Japan, Inc system that prevailed in the twentieth century- analyses such central and topical issues as the demographic crisis, regional relations, security concerns, political change and the role of womenExpanded and thoroughly revised to cover the per

      Recently viewed products

      © 2026 Book Curl

        • American Express
        • Apple Pay
        • Diners Club
        • Discover
        • Google Pay
        • Maestro
        • Mastercard
        • PayPal
        • Shop Pay
        • Union Pay
        • Visa

        Login

        Forgot your password?

        Don't have an account yet?
        Create account