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Politics in Japan is undergoing a major transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has, since 2012, embarked upon an ambitious programme of policy reforms as well as changes to Japan's governing structures and processes. At the heart of this policy agenda is 'Abenomics' - a set of measures designed to boost Japan's flagging economy, but one which is yet to deliver on its promises.
In this fully revised and updated second edition of his classic text, Ian Neary explores the dynamics of democracy in Japan, introducing the key institutions, developments and actors in its politics from the end of the Second World War to the present day. Packed with illustrative material and examples, this comprehensive study traces the continuities and the changes that are underway in five major policy areas: foreign and defence, industry, social welfare, the environment and human rights.
Assuming no prior knowledge of Japan, this textbook will be an invaluable and welcome resource for all students interested in the government and politics of contemporary Japan and its international profile.
Contents
Contents
Tables and Figures
Introduction
Chapter 1 Japanese Politics from Meiji to early Sh wa
Chapter 2 Japan's Occupation and aftermath
Chapter 3 Post-war Politics - the rise and fall of the 1955 system
Chapter 4 Hosokawa to Abe - from system breakdown to revitalising Japan
Chapter 5 The Diet: Japan's parliament
Chapter 6 Bureaucratic Structures and their Reform
Chapter 7 Local Government
Chapter 8 Non-state Actors
Chapter 9 Foreign and Security Policy
Chapter 10 Industrial Policy
Chapter 11 From Pollution Control to an Environment Policy
Chapter 12 Social Welfare Policies
Chapter 13 Human Rights
Conclusion
Glossary of Abbreviations and Japanese Terms
List of Names referred to in the text
References
