How the Conservatives Rule Japan

by Nathaniel Bowman Thayer

Book Overview

Dr. Thayer, who was American press attach in Tokyo from 1962 to 1965, presents a detailed account of conservative politics in Japan. Although he makes some historical comparisons, Dr. Thayer's main focus is on the contemporary workings of the Liberal Democratic Party, the ruling party in Japan. He identifies the political elements: the men are the Dietmen, the bureaucrats, the businessmen, the regional politicians, and the people; the institutions...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691619425
• ISBN13: 9780691619422
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"