The Hatoyama Dynasty: Japanese Political Leadership Through the Generations

by Mayumi Itoh (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2004

  $60.43

  In tracing the rising political fortunes of this family, it is also possible to study the role of hereditary politicians in Japan, the growth and evolution of Japanese political parties, and, perhaps most importantly, the way political leadership functions in Japan, a society known more for consensus-building than strong leaders.