Contemporary Japan : History, Politics, and Social Change since the 1980s Hardback
by Jeff (Temple University in Japan ) Kingston
Part of the Blackwell History of the Contemporary World series
Hardback
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Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change since the 1980s presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s and the socio-political consequences of the recent financial collapse. Represents the only book to examine in depth the turmoil of Japan since Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, the Cold War ended, and the economy collapsedProvides an assessment of Japan's dramatic political revolution of 2009Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater disparities in societyAssesses Japan's record on the environment, the consequences of neo-liberal reforms, immigration policies, the aging society, the US alliance, the Imperial family, and the 'yakuza' criminal gangs Selected as a 2011 Outstanding Academic Title by CHOICE
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:23/07/2010
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- ISBN:9781405191944
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:328 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Publication Date:23/07/2010
- Category:
- ISBN:9781405191944
