Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese Studies
About the Book Series
Despite Japan's importance in the modern world, much about Japan remains unknown outside the country. This series provides informative, original, detailed studies on a variety of aspects of modern Japan.
It has established itself as an authoritative available source of scholarship on all aspects of Japan. Publishing policy is directed by some of the most respected names in Japanese studies.
Men and Masculinities in Contemporary Japan: Dislocating the Salaryman Doxa
1st Edition
By James E. Roberson, Nobue Suzuki
November 15, 2002
This book is the first comprehensive account of the changing role of men and the construction of masculinity in contemporary Japan. The book moves beyond the stereotype of the Japanese white-collar businessman to explore the diversity of identities and experiences that may be found among men in ...
Public Policy and Economic Competition in Japan: Change and Continuity in Antimonopoly Policy, 1973-1995
1st Edition
By Michael L. Beeman
April 05, 2002
Viewed historically as the lapdog of business, bureaucratic and political interests, Japan's Fair Trade Commission has had mixed success in promoting its agenda for stronger antimonopoly policy since the early 1970s. Dr. Beeman unravels antimonopoly politics in Japan through an analysis of the ...
Japan and East Asian Regionalism
1st Edition
By S. Javed Maswood
January 25, 2001
This book studies specific regional issues and problems, exploring recent related political developments in Japan, and how these might impact on future foreign policy priorities and objectives. The expert body of contributors consider issues such as: the nexus between domestic politics and foreign ...
The Changing Face of Japanese Retail: Working in a Chain Store
1st Edition
By Louella Matsunaga
January 11, 2001
This book examines employment structure, working practice and recruitment strategies in Japanese retail in the 1990s through a case-study of one large chain store. Issues focused on include gender in the workplace, changing notions of corporate community and the impact of Japan's recent recession. ...
Opposition Politics in Japan: Strategies Under a One-Party Dominant Regime
1st Edition
By Stephen Johnson
June 20, 2000
The Liberal Democratic Party in Japan remained in power continuously between 1955 and 1993. In this groundbreaking study of the dominance of the LDP in Japanese politics over the last forty years, Opposition Politics in Japan examines the challenges which were mounted against this regime and ...
The Politics of Agriculture in Japan
1st Edition
By Aurelia George Mulgan
March 23, 2000
Agriculture is one of the most politically powerful sectors in Japanese national politics. This book provides the first comprehensive account of the political power of Japanese farmers. This definitive text analyses the organisational and electoral bais of farmers' political power, including the ...
Japanese-Soviet/Russian Relations since 1945: A Difficult Peace
1st Edition
By Kimie Hara
March 16, 1999
An original book that reviews the problems of political rapprochement in terms of foreign policy decision-making between Japan and Russia since 1945, including the infamous 'Northern Territories' dispute. Uses four bilateral summits as case studies to explore patterns, changes and tendencies in the...
How the Japanese Learn to Work
2nd Edition
By R. P. Dore, Mari Sako
September 21, 1998
Japan is regarded as a world leader in the field of education and training for improved economic performance. Yet success in Japan is often achieved by going against what is regarded as ideal practice elsewhere. This book offers the most comprehensive review available in English of the many facets ...
Japanese-German Business Relations: Co-operation and Rivalry in the Interwar Period
1st Edition
By Akira Kudo
June 26, 1998
This volume approaches the history of Japanese-German relations from a business history perspective. Starting with an overview of Japanese-German relations which focuses on the environment, strategies and forms of inter-firm relations, Akira Kudo then uses case studies to provide a broader picture,...
Japan, Internationalism and the UN
1st Edition
By R. P. Dore
November 05, 1997
Japan has enormous economic power and yet is a minor player in international politics. In part this has been due to the partnership with US, but now with the end of cold war there is a fierce debate going on in Japan regarding the international political role for the nation. This book is a response...
The Dynamics of Japan's Relations with Africa: South Africa, Tanzania and Nigeria
1st Edition
By Kweku Ampiah
June 27, 1997
This is the first book to examine in-depth Japan's relations with Africa. Japan's dependence on raw materials from South Africa made it impossible for Tokyo in the 1970s and 1980s to support other African states in their fight against the minority government and its policy of apartheid. Kweku ...
Architecture and Authority in Japan
1st Edition
By William H. Coaldrake
September 20, 1996
First published in 1996. Architecture is one of the most inspired manifestations of Japanese civilization, a pillar of both traditional society and the modern state. The rugged walls of Himeji Castle, the pristine perfection of the Ise Shrine, and the soaring skyscrapers of modern Tokyo are all ...