{"product_id":"japanese-politics-and-government-9781032107448","title":"Japanese Politics and Government","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe revised 2nd edition of this successful textbook explores Japanese politics in the postwar era from theoretical and comparative perspectives. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter providing historical context, it offers an in-depth exploration of postwar political institutions, political reform in the 1990s, the policymaking process, and the politics of economic growth and stagnation. By delving into Japan's international relations, the book sheds light on Japan's security and foreign policies, and Japan's role in Asia. The textbook concludes by addressing what has changed since party alternation in 2009, the triple disaster in March 2011 and the global Covid pandemic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThemes and questions addressed throughout the text include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow and why did Japan modernize so successfully when so many other countries fell prey to colonialism and authoritarianism?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat explains the Japanese economic miracle and its subsequent economic stagnation?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat accounts for Japan's successful \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction: Why Japan matters 2. The making of a modern state 3. The postwar settlement 4. The postwar political system 5. Political parties 6. Elections and electioneering 7. The economic miracle 8. Economic slowdown 9. Policymaking 10. State-society relations 11. Prime ministerial leadership 12. National security and foreign policy 13. Conclusion \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018840605015,"sku":"9781032107448","price":33.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781032107448.jpg?v=1750778349","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/japanese-politics-and-government-9781032107448","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}