Contemporary Japan

von Kingston

324 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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 collapsed - Provides an assessment of Japan's dramatic political revolution of 2009 - Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater disparities in society - Assesses 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  

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9781405191944
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 06.08.2010
• Größe: 240 x 161 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons