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基本説明
Explores the disconnect between democratic rules and undemocratic practices in Japan since the Second World War, with special attention to practices of various prime ministers.
Full Description
This is a short, readable, and incisive study of the corrosive effects of corruption in one of the world's major liberal democracies. It explores the disconnect between democratic rule and undemocratic practices in Japan since the Second World War, with special attention to the corrupt practices of various prime ministers and the resulting sense of political cynicism and powerlessness among the general public.
Contents
Japan's Dysfunctional Democracy; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Choosing Prime Ministers: Corruption and Culture; Chapter 3 Japan's Dysfunctional Prime Minister; Chapter 4 Back to the Future; Chapter 5 The Constitution and Democracy; Chapter 6 Bureaucracy-Dominated Iron Triangle; Chapter 7 Forward from Basics; Chapter 8 Conclusion: Shigata ga nai Society;