Political Sociology of Japanese Pacifism

by Yukiko Nishikawa

Book Overview

While Japanese pacifism is usually seen as a national policy or an ideology rooted in the provision of Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution, it cannot be adequately understood without grasping Japanese social discourses on peace, war and justice. The perspective of political sociology provides a more in-depth understanding of Japanese pacifism and helps us to find the reasons for the critical changes that have occurred in Japan's policies since...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138058718
• ISBN13: 9781138058712
• Release Date: September 2018
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"