Japan's Quiet Transformation: Social Change and Civil Society in 21st Century Ja

Description: Japan's Quiet Transformation by Jeff Kingston The 1990s have been termed as Japans Lost Decade to describe how the growth in the Japanese economy ground to a halt and the country was subsequently crippled by enormous and ongoing political, economic and social problems. This book argues that the Japan that emerges from these manifold problem FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The 1990s have been termed as Japans Lost Decade to describe how the phenomenal growth in the Japanese economy ground to a halt and the country was subsequently crippled by enormous and ongoing political, economic and social problems. In responding to these unprecedented difficulties, wide-ranging reforms have been adopted including NPO, Information Disclosure and Judicial Reform legislation. Controversially, this book argues that such reforms are creating a more robust civil society and demonstrate that Japan is far more dynamic than is generally recognized. Back Cover The 1990s have been termed as Japans lost decade to describe how the phenomenal growth in the Japanese economy ground to a halt and the country was crippled by enormous and ongoing political, economic and social problems. In responding to these unprecedented difficulties, wide-ranging reforms have been adopted including NPO, information disclosure and judicial reform legislation. Controversially, this book argues that such reforms are creating a more robust civil society and demonstrate that Japan is far more dynamic than is generally recognized. Author Biography Jeff Kingston is Professor of History and Director of Asian Studies at Temple University Japan, and has written over 200 book reviews for Japan Times. Table of Contents Part 1 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 2 6. Bad Blood 7. Dignity Denied 8. Mad Cows and Ocean Cockroaches Part 3 9. Nationalism 10. Social Transformations: Gender, Family, Work and Demographic Trends Review In this stimulating book Jeff Kingston meticulously examines many of the social, political and economic changes that have buffeted Japan for more than a decade and are drastically reshaping its fundamental nature. This insightful and excellently researched work attempts to make sense out of a host of diverse trends and predict their possible impact on the shape of Japan to come. - J. Sean Curtin, Many historical accounts of postwar Japan conclude before the periodaddressed in this book. Thus Kingstons study should be particularlywelcomed by individuals who want to understand todays Japan, butthrough a historical perspective. The fact that Kingston happens to be arare example of an academician who can combine sound analysis withentertaining prose makes it possible to recommend this book to justabout anyone interested in contemporary Japan. - International Herald Tribune/Asahi Japans Quiet Transformation is one of the most important books about Japan published in recent years, a book that is unsparing in its critique of contemporary Japans many ills but that goes well beyond the now standard doom-laden portrayal of a nation headed for the abyss. - Japan Foundation NewsletterFor all those interested in the futuristic trends for Japan, Jeff Kingston has provided a fine overview. Yet there is something here too for all who wish to observe the reinvention of Japan. - Contemporary ReviewQuiet Transformation is a compelling and entertaining read that stands to become a classic on Japans largely ignored attempts to turn itself around at the turn of the 21st century... - Japan Foundation NewsletterKingston has provided a well researched and also readable synthesis of developments in Japan since the collapse of the bubble economy in 1989....The fact that Kingston happens to be a rare example of an academician who can combine sound analysis with entertaining prose makes it possible to recommend this book to just about anyone interested in contemporary Japan. - International Herald Tribune Review Quote While others bemoaned Japans lost decade of the nineties, Jeff Kingston dove below the surface to examine the new currents and whirlpools that were churning up civil society and giving Japan new dynamism. The result is a book that is a must-read for anyone interested in what Japan has become and where it is going. - Gerald Curtis, Columbia University, USA and author of The Logic of Japanese Politics Despite the celebration of tradition, modern Japan may well have the fastest-changing society in the world. Kingston convincingly argues that Japanese citizens Details ISBN0415274826 Author Jeff Kingston Language English ISBN-10 0415274826 ISBN-13 9780415274821 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2004 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Social Change and Civil Society in 21st Century Japan Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition 1st Short Title JAPANS QUIET TRANSFORMATION Birth 1957 Residence JA Affiliation Temple University, Japan Temple University in?Japan? Temple University DOI 10.1604/9780415274821 UK Release Date 2004-08-26 AU Release Date 2004-08-26 NZ Release Date 2004-08-26 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Series Asias Transformations Publication Date 2004-08-26 Alternative 9780415274838 DEWEY 303.40952 Illustrations 19 Line drawings, black and white; 46 Illustrations, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Pages 384 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:159579483;

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