Japan Today

by RogerBuckley (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1990

  $5.80

  In this second edition, Roger Buckley expands his introductory survey of contemporary Japan to the summer of 1989. He examines the development of Japan's postwar political system and its immense economic advances against a backdrop of social and cultural stablility and assesses the recent premierships of Mr. Nakasone and Mr. Takeshita, weighing the record and prospects of the ruling conservative party against the serious challenges it faces to its lengthy period in office. Japan's increasing industrial and financial power has forced the nation to reassess its earlier approaches to foreign and defense policies and the author discusses the changes in Japan's external relations. In addition to presenting political, economic and social analyses of present-day Japan, Roger Buckley offers an estimation of the future course of a nation that has attracted immense overseas interest in its ability to sustain substantial growth rates, high educational standards and social cohesion. Japan may not present a model for other nations to emulate, but greater knowledge of its strengths and weaknesses may assist students, businesspeople and visitors alike in gaining an appreciation of a formidable international competitor and ally.

• New

  Paperback
  1999

  $27.61

  In this 1999 edition of his introductory survey of contemporary Japan, Roger Buckley traces the country's history from its surrender in August 1945 to the present day. The updated edition, which was rewritten to take account of Japan's changing fortunes in the 1990s, describes the recent setbacks in its economic and financial sectors and examines the major shifts in the political sphere. Despite the current challenges to the nation's prosperity, this is a remarkable story of post-war resurgence, material progress and social stability.