Japanese Government and Politics

This volume takes a comparative approach to Japanese politics, covering topics such as political parties and elections, civil society, bureaucracy, and foreign relations. Grounded in a discussion of democracy's historical development since the Meiji period, each chapter encourages readers to think critically and comparatively about political processes and their outcomes, situating Japan regionally and as a wealthy, democratic nation. The goal is to offer students of government insight into how democracy works--and doesn't, for that matter--and can illustrate the fact that strengthening democratic institutions is an ongoing struggle throughout much of the world, including Japan.

Author: Lauren McKee
Publisher: Association for Asian Studies
Published: 02/21/2023
Pages: 132
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d
ISBN13: 9781952636356
ISBN10: 1952636353
BISAC Categories:
- Political Science | World | Asian
- History | Asia | Japan
- Social Science | Ethnic Studies | Asian Studies