
Contemporary Japan
Duncan McCargo(Author)
Palgrave Macmillan (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 15. March 2004
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-333-96191-9 (ISBN)
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Description
Now fully revised and updated, this introductory text explores Japan through the prism of three alternative perspectives: mainstream, revisionist, and culturalist. Beginning with the noting of Japan as a "contested territory" the book focuses on debates about the real nature of Japan's successes and shortcomings.
Reviews / Votes
Reviews of 1st edition: 'I wholeheartedly recommend this...convenient synthesis of recent scholarship on Japan.' - Luis G. Perez, Journal of Asian Studies 'It should become a standard student text and is a 'must' for the general reader.' - Times Higher EducationSupplementMore details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
map
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 141 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
428 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-96191-9 (9780333961919)
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Duncan McCargo
Contemporary Japan
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10/2012
3rd Edition
Red Globe Press
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Duncan McCargo
Contemporary Japan
Book
11/1999
Palgrave Macmillan
€18.56
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Person
DUNCAN MCCARGO is Professor in the School of Politics and International Studies, University of Leeds. He previously taught at Kobe Gakuin University, Japan.
Content
Introduction: Themes and Debates Historical Background The Changing Political Economy Social Structure and Policy Governing Structures Political Society: Parties and Opposition Socialisation and Civil Society Japan's External Relations Conclusion