Dictionary of the modern politics of Japan

J. A. A. Stockwin

"Containing an Introductory essay, a section on Theories of Japanese politics, and around 250 A-Z entries, the Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Japan remedies this imbalance and answers the need for an accessible work of reference bringing together information and authoritative analysis on all aspects of the politics of Japan and the Japanese political system." "Written by a leading academic authority and commentator on the domestic and international politics of Japan, the Dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of: prime ministers, party leaders and important politicians; political parties and other political bodies; agencies of central government and the judicial and electoral systems; political crises, episodes and scandals; influential interest groups, such as those representing industry, commerce, the professions, agriculture, consumers, women, etc; the constitution and...

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