The Transformation of the Japanese Left: From Old Socialists to New Democrats Contributor(s): Hyde, Sarah (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415466652 ISBN-13: 9780415466653 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2009 Annotation: This book examines the transition within the Japanese party system that has seen the demise of 'the old socialists', the Japan Socialist Party, and in its place, the emergence of the Democratic Party of Japan as the leading opposition party. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Process - Political Parties - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
Dewey: 324.252 |
LCCN: 2009001987 |
Series: Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies |
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.2" W x 9.2" (1.05 lbs) 224 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book examines the transition within the Japanese party system that has seen the demise of 'the old socialists', the Japan Socialist Party, and in its place, the emergence of the Democratic Party of Japan as the leading opposition party. Sarah Hyde has produced an original book which looks at the intra-left (non-communist) opposition party manoeuvrings during the 1990s through to the new millennium in a highly detailed and focused manner whilst simultaneously looking at the three most significant changes for the left nationally: the change to the electoral system, the change to public opinion regarding defense and the Constitution after the First Gulf War and the changes to the Labour Union movement. Ending with a chapter on the incredibly important 2007 Upper House election, which brings the development of the opposition full circle, this book will be a valuable source for students and scholars of Japanese politics, electoral systems and opposition politics. |