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Comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of contemporary Japan
Features leading scholars from around the globe providing an
insiders' view on what happened in Japan and why its significant
for understanding the challenges of a nation facing stark dilemmas
Delves deeply into the layers of a complex and increasingly diverse
society in the context of simmering ethnonationalism, economic
torpor, political stagnation and cultural dynamism One of the few
volumes to provide insights from the social sciences and humanities
Asia is in flux and here we examine how this is forcing Japan to
question longstanding verities and values and what this portends
for its future and regional relations
Includes accessible theoretical frameworks which cover key
definitions and debates in the field of trauma studies for
undergraduates and readers new to the field. Contains contributions
from an international team of first-rate Asian Studies scholars
working in anthropology, history, political science, international
relations and sociology, covering an emotive, and often
controversial subject area. The case studies presented cover eight
different East Asian states and present an interdisciplinary
approach across Asian history, politics, sociology, culture and
anthropology.
Comprehensive, multidisciplinary analysis of contemporary Japan
Features leading scholars from around the globe providing an
insiders' view on what happened in Japan and why its significant
for understanding the challenges of a nation facing stark dilemmas
Delves deeply into the layers of a complex and increasingly diverse
society in the context of simmering ethnonationalism, economic
torpor, political stagnation and cultural dynamism One of the few
volumes to provide insights from the social sciences and humanities
Asia is in flux and here we examine how this is forcing Japan to
question longstanding verities and values and what this portends
for its future and regional relations
Includes lots of pedagogical features useful to students such as
who's who, glossary, cholnolgy, pictures and documents with
discussion. Concise, easy to engage with brief history - important
for students who might be coming to the subject for the first time
without much prior knowledge of the area. Includes more on foreign
policy, minroity experiences, immigration and social and cultural
forces - all of which are very relevant in today's teaching
environment. .
Includes lots of pedagogical features useful to students such as
who's who, glossary, cholnolgy, pictures and documents with
discussion. Concise, easy to engage with brief history - important
for students who might be coming to the subject for the first time
without much prior knowledge of the area. Includes more on foreign
policy, minroity experiences, immigration and social and cultural
forces - all of which are very relevant in today's teaching
environment. .
Japan's Foreign Relations in Asia has been specifically designed to
introduce students to Japan's foreign relations in Asia since 1990,
a period in which there have been dramatic developments in Japan,
including the reinterpretation of the Constitution and expanded
US-Japan defence cooperation. The geopolitical dynamics and
implications of these new developments are profound and underscore
the need for a new textbook on this subject. Covering not only the
key regional players of China and the Koreas, this textbook also
encompasses chapters on Japan's relations with India, Myanmar,
Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand, along with its
multilateral engagement and initiatives. Combined with
transnational chapters on critical issues, key themes covered by
this book include: An historical overview of key post-war
developments. Japan's evolving security policy. Analysis of the
region's escalating maritime disputes. An evaluation of Japanese
soft power in Asia. Written by leading experts in accessible,
jargon-free style, this new textbook will appeal to undergraduate
and postgraduate students of Japanese politics, international
relations and foreign policy and Asian affairs in general.
Japan's Foreign Relations in Asia has been specifically designed to
introduce students to Japan's foreign relations in Asia since 1990,
a period in which there have been dramatic developments in Japan,
including the reinterpretation of the Constitution and expanded
US-Japan defence cooperation. The geopolitical dynamics and
implications of these new developments are profound and underscore
the need for a new textbook on this subject. Covering not only the
key regional players of China and the Koreas, this textbook also
encompasses chapters on Japan's relations with India, Myanmar,
Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand, along with its
multilateral engagement and initiatives. Combined with
transnational chapters on critical issues, key themes covered by
this book include: An historical overview of key post-war
developments. Japan's evolving security policy. Analysis of the
region's escalating maritime disputes. An evaluation of Japanese
soft power in Asia. Written by leading experts in accessible,
jargon-free style, this new textbook will appeal to undergraduate
and postgraduate students of Japanese politics, international
relations and foreign policy and Asian affairs in general.
In twenty-first century Japan there are numerous instances of media
harassment, intimidation, censorship and self-censorship that
undermine the freedom of the press and influence how the news is
reported. Since Abe returned to power in 2012, the recrudescence of
nationalism under his leadership has emboldened right-wing
activists and organizations targeting liberal media outlets,
journalists, peace museums and ethnic Korean residents in Japan.
This ongoing culture war involves the media, school textbooks,
constitutional revision, pacifism and security doctrine. This text
is divided into five sections that cover: Politics of press
freedom; The legal landscape; History and culture; Marginalization;
PR, public diplomacy and manipulating opinion. Press Freedom in
Contemporary Japan brings together contributions from an
international and interdisciplinary line-up of academics and
journalists intimately familiar with the current climate, in order
to discuss and evaluate these issues and explore potential future
outcomes. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand
contemporary Japan and the politics of freedom of expression and
transparency in the Abe era. It will appeal to students, academics,
Japan specialists, journalists, legal scholars, historians,
political scientists, sociologists, and those engaged in human
rights, media studies and Asian Studies.
In twenty-first century Japan there are numerous instances of media
harassment, intimidation, censorship and self-censorship that
undermine the freedom of the press and influence how the news is
reported. Since Abe returned to power in 2012, the recrudescence of
nationalism under his leadership has emboldened right-wing
activists and organizations targeting liberal media outlets,
journalists, peace museums and ethnic Korean residents in Japan.
This ongoing culture war involves the media, school textbooks,
constitutional revision, pacifism and security doctrine. This text
is divided into five sections that cover: Politics of press
freedom; The legal landscape; History and culture; Marginalization;
PR, public diplomacy and manipulating opinion. Press Freedom in
Contemporary Japan brings together contributions from an
international and interdisciplinary line-up of academics and
journalists intimately familiar with the current climate, in order
to discuss and evaluate these issues and explore potential future
outcomes. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand
contemporary Japan and the politics of freedom of expression and
transparency in the Abe era. It will appeal to students, academics,
Japan specialists, journalists, legal scholars, historians,
political scientists, sociologists, and those engaged in human
rights, media studies and Asian Studies.
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan plunged the country
into a state of crisis. As the nation struggled to recover from a
record breaking magnitude 9 earthquake and a tsunami that was as
high as thirty-eight meters in some places, news trickled out that
Fukushima had experienced meltdowns in three reactors. These tragic
catastrophes claimed some 20,000 lives, initially displacing some
500,000 people and overwhelming Japan's formidable disaster
preparedness. This book brings together the analysis and insights
of a group of distinguished experts on Japan to examine what
happened, how various institutions and actors responded and what
lessons can be drawn from Japan's disaster. The contributors, many
of whom experienced the disaster first hand, assess the
wide-ranging repercussions of this catastrophe and how it is
already reshaping Japanese culture, politics, energy policy, and
urban planning.
Contents: Part I 1. The Lost Decade 2. Information Disclosure 3. Building Civil Society: NPOs and Judicial Reform 4. Rogues and Riches 5. Downsizing the Construction State Part II 6. Bad Blood 7. Dignity Denied 8. Mad Cows and Ocean Cockroaches Part III 9. Nationalism 10. Social Transformations: Gender, Family, Work and Demographic Trends
Contents: Part I 1. The Lost Decade 2. Information Disclosure 3. Building Civil Society: NPOs and Judicial Reform 4. Rogues and Riches 5. Downsizing the Construction State Part II 6. Bad Blood 7. Dignity Denied 8. Mad Cows and Ocean Cockroaches Part III 9. Nationalism 10. Social Transformations: Gender, Family, Work and Demographic Trends
Nationalism appears to be rising in a renascent Asia and stoking
tensions, aspirations, and identity politics while amplifying
grievances and raising questions about prospects in what is touted
as the Asian century. This book provides a broad overview and
introduction to nationalism in Asia. Leading experts in their
fields succinctly convey key information and critical analysis
useful to students in a range of courses across disciplines. Part I
presents thematic chapters, mostly cross-national studies, that
elucidate the roots and consequences of nationalism in these
societies and the varying challenges they confront. Part II
presents concise country case studies in Asia, providing an
overview of what is driving contemporary nationalism and surveys
the domestic and international implications. Approaching Asia from
the perspective of nationalism facilitates a comparative,
interdisciplinary analysis that helps readers better understand
each society and what the ramifications of nationalism are for
contemporary Asians, and the worlds that they (and we) participate
in. Asian Nationalisms Reconsidered is an invaluable textbook for
undergraduate courses and graduate seminars related to
international relations, Asian Studies, political science,
government, foreign policy, peace and conflict, and nationalism.
Nationalism appears to be rising in a renascent Asia and stoking
tensions, aspirations, and identity politics while amplifying
grievances and raising questions about prospects in what is touted
as the Asian century. This book provides a broad overview and
introduction to nationalism in Asia. Leading experts in their
fields succinctly convey key information and critical analysis
useful to students in a range of courses across disciplines. Part I
presents thematic chapters, mostly cross-national studies, that
elucidate the roots and consequences of nationalism in these
societies and the varying challenges they confront. Part II
presents concise country case studies in Asia, providing an
overview of what is driving contemporary nationalism and surveys
the domestic and international implications. Approaching Asia from
the perspective of nationalism facilitates a comparative,
interdisciplinary analysis that helps readers better understand
each society and what the ramifications of nationalism are for
contemporary Asians, and the worlds that they (and we) participate
in. Asian Nationalisms Reconsidered is an invaluable textbook for
undergraduate courses and graduate seminars related to
international relations, Asian Studies, political science,
government, foreign policy, peace and conflict, and nationalism.
This new and fully updated second edition of Critical Issues in
Contemporary Japan provides undergraduate and graduate students
with an interdisciplinary textbook written by leading specialists
on contemporary Japan. Students will gain the analytical insights
and information necessary to assess the challenges that confront
the Japanese people, policymakers and private and public-sector
institutions in Japan today. Featuring a comprehensive analysis of
key debates and issues confronting Japan, issues covered include: A
rapidly aging society and changing employment system Nuclear and
renewable energy policy Gender discrimination Immigration and
ethnic minorities Post-3/11 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear
meltdown developments Sino-Japanese relations An essential
reference work for students of contemporary Japan, it is also an
invaluable source for a variety of courses, including comparative
politics, anthropology, public policy and international relations.
This new and fully updated second edition of Critical Issues in
Contemporary Japan provides undergraduate and graduate students
with an interdisciplinary textbook written by leading specialists
on contemporary Japan. Students will gain the analytical insights
and information necessary to assess the challenges that confront
the Japanese people, policymakers and private and public-sector
institutions in Japan today. Featuring a comprehensive analysis of
key debates and issues confronting Japan, issues covered include: A
rapidly aging society and changing employment system Nuclear and
renewable energy policy Gender discrimination Immigration and
ethnic minorities Post-3/11 tsunami, earthquake and nuclear
meltdown developments Sino-Japanese relations An essential
reference work for students of contemporary Japan, it is also an
invaluable source for a variety of courses, including comparative
politics, anthropology, public policy and international relations.
The March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan plunged the country
into a state of crisis. As the nation struggled to recover from a
record breaking magnitude 9 earthquake and a tsunami that was as
high as thirty-eight meters in some places, news trickled out that
Fukushima had experienced meltdowns in three reactors. These tragic
catastrophes claimed some 20,000 lives, initially displacing some
500,000 people and overwhelming Japan's formidable disaster
preparedness. This book brings together the analysis and insights
of a group of distinguished experts on Japan to examine what
happened, how various institutions and actors responded and what
lessons can be drawn from Japan's disaster. The contributors, many
of whom experienced the disaster first hand, assess the
wide-ranging repercussions of this catastrophe and how it is
already reshaping Japanese culture, politics, energy policy, and
urban planning.
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 of Japan 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 of
Japan in Transformation provides a succinct and comprehensive study
of the recent history of one of the most dynamic nations in the
modern world.
The book offers a study of a fascinating political personality,
that of Japanese prime minister Abe Shinzo (2012-2020). Abe's
political career was boosted by his predecessor Koizumi Jun.ichiro
and he seemed extremely promising at 51 when he rose to become the
youngest Cabinet Secretariat chief, however once in power in 2007
he disappointed by resigning after only one year. Yet, he rose
again in 2012 to become the longest-serving prime minister of
Japan's history since the end of the Meiji Era (1868-1912), when
Japan went through a radical process of modernization and
westernization, becoming a major military and imperialist power in
the process. The book seeks to answer three questions. How could
Abe Shinzo remain in power for nearly a decade in a country where
prime ministers usually have much shorter terms, in some cases of
only one year? He remained in power in spite of the fact that he
sought to conduct massive reforms. What was the policy mix devised
to keep voters happy, while promoting structural reforms and
growth? He was in power for almost ten years. What is his legacy:
what remains of his tenure as chief executive?
This comprehensive book provides a comparative analysis of
religious nationalism in contemporary, globalized Asia. Exploring
the nexus of religion, identity, and nationalism, Jeff Kingston
assesses similarities and differences across the region, focusing
on how religious sentiments influence how people embrace
nationalism and with what consequences. Kingston shows that in the
age of the Internet this has become an especially volatile mix that
breeds violence and poses a significant risk to secularism,
diversity, civil liberties, democracy, and political stability.
This extremist tide has swept across Asia with tragic results, as
witnessed by 730,000 Rohingya Muslims driven out of Myanmar, 70,000
Kashmiris slaughtered in India, and Islamic State affiliates
terrorizing Bangladesh, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Who could
have imagined Buddhist monks inciting violence and intolerance or
setting themselves on fire? Or pious vigilantes beheading atheist
bloggers? Or clerics defeating and jailing powerful politicians on
blasphemy allegations? And, what explains why one million Uighur
Muslims are locked up in China? Examining the causes and
consequences of these varied phenomena and what they portend,
Kingston casts a sobering light on the world of the Asian Century.
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