| Japan's Subnational Governments in International Affairs Contributor(s): Jain, Purnendra (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415333679 ISBN-13: 9780415333672 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $171.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2005 Annotation: This book explores what Japanese subnational governments do, where they do it and why, before considering the implications of these factors for Japanese international relations and domestic politics. It is the first book to consider local government in Japan alongside the country's international relations. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - General - History | Asia - Japan - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General |
| Dewey: 327.52 |
| LCCN: 2005005627 |
| Series: Sheffield Centre for Japanese Studies/RoutledgeCurzon (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.34" W x 9.52" (1.09 lbs) 224 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders 'weaken' across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan's international relations and domestic politics. By bringing to light the scope and consequences of the international actions of Japan's SNGs, this book provides a more accurate and nuanced understanding of the country's foreign policy, at a time when it is pursuing a broader and more active profile in international affairs. |