Introduction to Japanese Politics

by Louis D. Hayes

This widely used text is an even-handed, forthright attempt to explain the political life of Japan as well as the forces that shape it. It demystifies this complex society by explaining the historical background for modern Japan; the political process, its formal structure, the party system, and citizen participation; the social order and the domestic economy; and Japan's role in international politics with emphasis on U.S.-Japanese relations and the international economy. The revised and updated Third Edition covers the new ground of 1995-1999, a period during which Japan experienced extraordinary political and economic change.

Genres: Japan, Politics

416 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Eskil · Rating 4 out of 5]

It does a good job of briefly explaining some important features of Japanese politics, economy and society. Would love to see what's different in the 2017 edition! Nine years ago is totally different from 22 years ago, after all.