Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan

by Robert J. Pekkanen and Yutaka Tsujinaka

Book Overview

Although local neighborhood associations are found in many countries, Japan's are distinguished by their ubiquity, scope of activities, and very high participation rates, making them important for the study of society and politics. Most Japanese belong to one local neighborhood association or another, making them Japan's most numerous civil society organization, and one that powerfully shapes governance outcomes in the country. And, they also often...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041574573X
• ISBN13: 9780415745734
• Release Date: June 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.2"