Parties and Politics in Contemporary Japan: The Post-Koizumi Era
Ronald J. Hrebenar and Akira Nakamura | | ISBN: 978-1-58826-677-4
$55.00 |
| ISBN: 978-1-58826-653-8
$22.00 |
| August 2010/220 pages |
DESCRIPTION
Exploring the shifts in Japanese politics in the post-Koizumi era, this up-to-date study offers a comprehensive introduction to Japan's current party system and political behavior.
The authors assess the contours and implications of the new party politics, with particular attention to new coalitions, the decline of the left, and election finance. They also place the party system in the context of Japanese voting behavior and Japan's electoral laws. Their arguably definitive analysis is essential reading for all students of Japanese politics
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ronald J. Hrebenar is professor of political science at the University of Utah. His most recent book is Parties, Interest Groups and Political Campaigns. Akira Nakamura is professor of political science at Meiji University, Japan. He has published widely on Japanese politics and administration.
CONTENTS
- Introduction—R.J. Hrebenar and M. Itoh.
- The Rules of the Game: Election Laws and the Party System—R.J. Hrebenar and M. Itoh.
- Political Money and the Corruption of Japanese Politics—B. Woodall.
- The Liberal Democrats: Japan’s Ruling Party—Akira Nakamura, K. Dairokuno, and Akio Nakamura.
- The Democratic Party: The Opposition That Can't—P. Kollner.
- The New Komei Party: The LDP's Junior Partner—R.J. Hrebenar and M. Itoh.
- The Demise of the Left-Wing Parties—Akira Nakamura, K. Dairokuno, and Akio Nakamura.
- The Second Party System and the Future of Japanese Politics—R.J. Hrebenar.
