Japan's Quiet Revolution: Politics, Economics and Society

In the 1990s the phenomenal growth of the Japanese economy ground to a shuddering halt and the country was subsequently crippled by enormous and ongoing political, economic and social problems. This accessible and engaging textbook for all students of Japanese studies is beautifully illustrated with striking images of turmoil and change in contemporary Japan. Kingston examines the transformation of Japan, evaluating the social, economic and political challenges it has faced, as well as prospects for the future addressing what is often missed by media's relentless pessimistic coverage. Controversially, it argues that the Japan that emerges from these manifold problems may, in fact, be stronger than before.

Areas covered include:

* The power of bureaucracy
* Information disclosure
* Judicial Reform
* Infrastructure
* Health, BSE and the struggle for human rights
* Nationalism and 'Japaneseness'
* Social transformation: family, gender, ageing, and work

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	ISBN 9780415274838 Fiction/Non-Fiction Non-Fiction Publisher Curzon Pr Pages 358 List Price $54.95 Author Jeff Kingston Publication Date 12/01/2004 Release Status In Print Format Paperback Language English Measurements Weight: 1.4 Pounds Height: 9 Inches Length: 6 Inches Thickness: 0.75 Inches Series Asia's Transformations Series