Dictionary of The Modern Politics of Japan

Containing an in-depth introductory essay, a section on theories of Japanese politics, and more than 250 A-Z entries, this unique dictionary brings together information and authoritative analysis of all aspects of Japan's politics and political system.

Coverage includes:

  • Abe Shintaro
  • Administrative Reorganization, January 2001
  • Africa, Relations with
  • Aum Shinrikyo and the Politics of Mass Poisoning, 1995
  • Black Mist Scandals (1960s)
  • Court System
  • Cow Walking
  • Criminal Justice System
  • Daybreak Club
  • Democratic Socialist Party (DSP, Minshat�)
  • Election Systems
  • Electoral Behavior, Campaigning and the Control of Malpractice
  • Emperor (Tenn�) and Politics
  • Environmental Politics; and much more.

How to cite this article (Modern Language Association style):

Dictionary of The Modern Politics of Japan. First Edition. J. A. A. Stockwin. Routledgecurzon,2003. Routledge Politics and International Relations Online. Taylor & Francis.23 May 2013 <http://www.routledgeonline.com:80/politics/Book.aspx?id=w010>