The political economy of Japan
Subtitle: an analysis of kokutai and keizai-kai
By: Gordon Cheung.
Publisher: Times Academic Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: Singapore
Language: eng
Number of pages: 115
Subjects: Japan -- Economic conditions -- 1945-; Japan -- Politics and government -- 1945-; Japan -- Social conditions -- 1945-
Description: "This book is a detailed study of the national structure (Kokutai) and economic world (Keizai-kai) of Japan, considered from three different perspectives: internal development; international relations; and post-cold war developments." "Dr Cheung traces the historical background of the economy, and Japan's political role in Asia and the rest of the world. Recent events, such as the Asian currency crisis, are included in the analysis." "This book is useful for academics, government officials, policy-makers and students of political science, and is essential reading for anyone interested in Asian politics."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.