The Changing Face of Japan
A Geographical Perspective
Published on 21. October 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-340-55576-7 (ISBN)
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Description
Providing a contemporary geography of Japan, this book is written principally for A-level and undergraduate students. The book covers the major systematic topics and includes a look at Japan's external geography - overseas trade, investments, aid issues and its position in the global community.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hodder Arnold
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 203 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
784 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-340-55576-7 (9780340555767)
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Content
Part 1 An introductory portrait: the physical environment; the early development of Japan; the drive to modernization and industrialization. Part 2 Expressions of post-war change inside Japan: growth and transformation; the location of manufacturing the urban scene; the rural scene and its economy; recent trends in regional development. Part 3 The new Japanese empire - face regained: overseas trade; overseas direct investment; aid and defense. Part 4 Outlook for the 21st century: domestic issues; Japan and the global community.