Japanese Politics: An Introduction

As a former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and academic, Inoguchi (Chuo U.) is considered one of the foremost political scientists in Japan. In this treatment of the political issues facing modern Japan, he makes sure readers receive the correct background needed to understand the complexities of political behavior, the reasons for trends and specific policies and decisions, and the traditions and expectations behind every decision. He addresses the nature of the contemporary Japanese state and its antecedents, the emergence of a multi-party system, and the possibility of Japan resuming ordinary power in international relations. Distributed in the US by ISBS. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR