Democracy in Occupied Japan: The U.S. Occupation and Japanese Politics and Society Contributor(s): Caprio, Mark E. (Editor), Sugita, Yoneyuki (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0415560594 ISBN-13: 9780415560597 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2009 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | International Relations - Diplomacy - Political Science | American Government - National - Political Science | World - General |
Dewey: 952.044 |
Physical Information: 0.55" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.81 lbs) 246 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Japanese |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: With expert contributions from both the US and Japan, this book examines the legacies of the US Occupation on Japanese politics and society, and discusses the long-term impact of the Occupation on contemporary Japan. Focusing on two central themes - democracy and the interplay of US-initiated reforms and Japan's endogenous drive for democratization and social justice - the contributors address key questions:
These questions are tackled by exploring the dynamics of the reform process from the three perspectives of innovation, continuity and compromise, specifically determining the effect that this period made to Japanese social, economic, and political understanding. Critically examines previously unexplored issues that influenced postwar Japan such as the effect of labour and healthcare legislation, textbook revision, and minority policy. Illuminating contemporary Japan, its achievements, its potential and its quandaries, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Japanese-US relations, Japanese history and Japanese politics. |