Contemporary Japan
History, Politics, and Social Change since the 1980s
1. Auflage
Erschienen am 23. Juli 2010
Buch
Softcover
328 Seiten
978-1-4051-9193-7 (ISBN)
Beschreibung
Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change since the 1980s presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s and the socio-political consequences of the recent financial collapse.
* Represents the only book to examine in depth the turmoil of Japan since Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, the Cold War ended, and the economy collapsed
* Provides an assessment of Japan's dramatic political revolution of 2009
* Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater disparities in society
* Assesses Japan's record on the environment, the consequences of neo-liberal reforms, immigration policies, the aging society, the US alliance, the Imperial family, and the 'yakuza' criminal gangs
* Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE
* Represents the only book to examine in depth the turmoil of Japan since Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, the Cold War ended, and the economy collapsed
* Provides an assessment of Japan's dramatic political revolution of 2009
* Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater disparities in society
* Assesses Japan's record on the environment, the consequences of neo-liberal reforms, immigration policies, the aging society, the US alliance, the Imperial family, and the 'yakuza' criminal gangs
* Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE
Rezensionen / Stimmen
"As the most current and definitive topic analysis available, this accessible and engaging study is highly recommended for both political science and Asia-focused collections". (Library Journal, 15 December 2010) "Okinawan music rhapsodized, bloody battles retold, thrilling tales unleashed and Japan's gloom exposed - our favorite books of 2010". (The Japan Times, 29 December 2010) "One of the foremost foreign writers on modern Japan, Kingston provides another wide-ranging analysis of interest to all of those with a stake in the nation's future." (The Japan Times, September 2010)Weitere Details
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Person
Jeff Kingston is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at the Japan Campus of Temple University. He has written widely on modern Japanese history and Japan's relations with Asia, including the books Japan in Transformation 1952-2000 (2004) and Japan's Quiet Transformation: Social Change and Civil Society in the 21st century (2005).
Inhalt
List of figures.
Series editor's preface.
1. Introduction: Post-WWII Transformations.
2. The Lost Decade.
3. Defusing the Demographic Time Bomb.
4. Families at Risk.
5. Jobs at Risk.
6. Contemporary Politics.
7. Security and the Peace Constitution.
8. Environmental Issues.
9. Immigration.
10. War Memory and Responsibility.
11. The Imperial family.
12. Yakuza.
13. Prospects.
Glossary.
Further Reading.
Series editor's preface.
1. Introduction: Post-WWII Transformations.
2. The Lost Decade.
3. Defusing the Demographic Time Bomb.
4. Families at Risk.
5. Jobs at Risk.
6. Contemporary Politics.
7. Security and the Peace Constitution.
8. Environmental Issues.
9. Immigration.
10. War Memory and Responsibility.
11. The Imperial family.
12. Yakuza.
13. Prospects.
Glossary.
Further Reading.