Introduction to Japanese Politics - 9781138235281

Taylor & Francis

Introduction to Japanese PoliticsAuthor(s): Louis D. Hayes\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138235281, 978-1138235281\nSynopsis\nIntroduction to Japanese Politics, now in its fully updated sixth edition, is a comprehensive and current review of political and public policy developments in Japan. Since the previous edition, Japans economic policy has undergone significant change with a prolonged period of deflation having altered the dynamics of the Japanese economy. At the same time, the Abe administration has expanded Japans international security participation, previously limited by the constitution, while Chinas activities in the South China Sea have impinged upon Japans territorial claims.\n\nThis classic introduction to the Japanese political system has been revised and fully updated in this sixth edition to take into account these widespread changes in the country's political life. Building on the structure .