Leading Japan: The Role of the Prime Minister

by Tomohito Shinoda

Shinoda provides an analytical framework for examining the role of the prime minister in Japan's political decision making. He shows that two dimensions of fraction within the government and the ruling party--interagency rivalry and intraparty factions--confront the prime minister whenever a major policy issue needs to be resolved. Despite these obstacles, Shinoda shows that the prime minister can be effective.

First, Shinoda identifies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275969940
• ISBN13: 9780275969943
• Release Date: July 2000
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.4" x 9.5"