Japan's Nuclear Disarmament Policy and the U.S. Security Umbrella by A. DiFilipp

Description: Japan's Nuclear Disarmament Policy and the U.S. Security Umbrella by A. DiFilippo This book explores the apparent contradictions behind Japans stated goal of nuclear disarmament and its tacit acceptance of being protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book explores the apparent contradictions behind Japans stated goal of nuclear disarmament and its tacit acceptance of being protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Author Biography ANTHONY DIFILIPPO is Professor of Sociology at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, USA. Table of Contents Detoured on the Path to Nuclear Disarmament The Watershed Technology, Choice and Nuclear Weapons The Politics of Japanese Nuclear Disarmament: Where Government Policies and Civil Society Converge and Diverge Japanese Security Policy and the New Agenda Coalition The International Dimensions of Japans Anti-Nuclear Weapons Policies: Issues in Disarmament and Nonproliferation Tokyo and the Axis of Evil Security and Identity Review "Japans Nuclear Disarmament and the U.S. Security Umbrella is a good guide to understand how the A-bombed country [Japan]syearning for nuclear abolition has beencompromised by Tokyos U.S.-centered security policy, whose top priority is to notharmthe myth of American nuclear deterrence." - Motofumi Asai, Director, Hiroshima Peace Institute"DiFilippos laborious and thoughtful work raises an important question: How can the international community save the Government of Japan (GoJ) as a key player for nuclear disarmament? This book pinpoints the ensuing struggles between cultural pacifism, emergent nationalism, and ongoing pressure from Washington in the GoJs balancing act in its slippery stance toward nuclear disarmament. With ample illustrative stories, DiFilippos analyses of the driving forces working Japanese politics give readers clues to further actions and events for effective use of the Japan card to the cause of nuclear disarmament." - Hiromichi Umebayashi, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Peace Depot, Yokohama, Japan Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description This book explores the apparent contradictions behind Japans stated goal of nuclear disarmament and its tacit acceptance of being protected by the U.S. nuclear umbrella. Review Quote "Japans Nuclear Disarmament and the U.S. Security Umbrella is a good guide to understand how the A-bombed country [Japan]syearning for nuclear abolition has beencompromised by Tokyos U.S.-centered security policy, whose top priority is to notharmthe myth of American nuclear deterrence." - Motofumi Asai, Director, Hiroshima Peace Institute"DiFilippos laborious and thoughtful work raises an important question: How can the international community save the Government of Japan (GoJ) as a key player for nuclear disarmament? This book pinpoints the ensuing struggles between cultural pacifism, emergent nationalism, and ongoing pressure from Washington in the GoJs balancing act in its slippery stance toward nuclear disarmament. With ample illustrative stories, DiFilippos analyses of the driving forces working Japanese politics give readers clues to further actions and events for effective use of the Japan card to the cause of nuclear disarmament." - Hiromichi Umebayashi, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Peace Depot, Yokohama, Japan Details ISBN1349534730 Language English ISBN-10 1349534730 ISBN-13 9781349534739 Format Paperback Publisher Palgrave Macmillan Short Title JAPANS NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT POL Media Book Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-10-27 Pages 281 Edition 1st Imprint Palgrave Macmillan Place of Publication Basingstoke Country of Publication United Kingdom UK Release Date 2006-10-27 AU Release Date 2006-10-27 NZ Release Date 2006-10-27 Illustrations VI, 281 p. Author A. DiFilippo Edition Description 1st ed. 2006 Alternative 9781403974174 DEWEY 355.033052 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135461457;

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