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Japan in Transformation, 1945-2010 - Seminar Studies Jeff Kingston 2 New edition
Japan in Transformation, 1945-2010 - Seminar Studies
Jeff Kingston
Since 1945, Japan has successfully reinvented itself, rising from the ashes of defeat to become a peaceful and prosperous nation. It is seen as an inspiration for other developing nations and contributes significantly to global development. As the third largest economy in the world, with a reputation for technological innovation and cultural creativity, Japan is a country shaping the world we live in.
In this new edition ofJapan in Transformation, Jeffrey Kingston explores the character of the nation as it has evolved since the end of the Second World War. The book:
- examines the US Occupation and explains the causes of the economic miracle and its demise
- evaluates the effect of the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the unravelling of the Japan, Inc system that prevailed in the twentieth century
- analyses such central and topical issues as the demographic crisis, regional relations, security concerns, political change and the role of women
Expanded and thoroughly revised to cover the period of 1945 to 2010, this second edition ofJapan in Transformationprovides a succinct and comprehensive study of the recent history of one of the most dynamic nations in the modern world.
232 pages
| Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
| Released | December 24, 2014 |
| ISBN13 | 9781138835160 |
| Publishers | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Pages | 232 |
| Dimensions | 247 × 178 × 19 mm · 542 g |
| Language | English |
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