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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Publication date
November 27, 2012
Pages
258
Binding
Paperback
Edition
3 rev upd
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9780230248694
ISBN-10
0230248691
Dimensions
0.75 by 5.50 by 8.50 in.
Weight
0.76 lbs.
Published in
Great Britain
Original list price
$42.00
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Contemporary Russia | A Modern History of Japan | Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes | Learning to Bow | Japanese Hiragana & Katakana for Beginners | Understanding Contemporary China | Japan's Re-emergence As a Normal Military Power | Politics in Mexico | The Japanese Mind
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet remains one of the least understood. This book is designed to fill the gap for a concise but thought-provoking introduction to all aspects of the country's political, economic and social life set in a clear historical context.
The author's starting-point is that the study of Japan is 'contested territory' where even such apparently simple questions such as 'Who is in charge?' spark considerable disagreement and controversy among experts. To understand contemporary Japan, Duncan McCargo argues, it is necessary to get to grips with a range of different perspectives on Japanese political and social structures. Integrating contrasting perspectives throughout, the core chapters of the book focus on the changing economy, government and politics, society and culture, and Japan's place in the wider world.
The new third edition of this popular text has been fully revised and updated throughout to cover key developments such as the historic end of LDP rule in 2009. This accessible and lively book will be essential reading both for students and general readers who want to know more about this important country.
The author's starting-point is that the study of Japan is 'contested territory' where even such apparently simple questions such as 'Who is in charge?' spark considerable disagreement and controversy among experts. To understand contemporary Japan, Duncan McCargo argues, it is necessary to get to grips with a range of different perspectives on Japanese political and social structures. Integrating contrasting perspectives throughout, the core chapters of the book focus on the changing economy, government and politics, society and culture, and Japan's place in the wider world.
The new third edition of this popular text has been fully revised and updated throughout to cover key developments such as the historic end of LDP rule in 2009. This accessible and lively book will be essential reading both for students and general readers who want to know more about this important country.
Editions
Hardcover
3 edition from Palgrave Macmillan (November 27, 2012)
9780230248687 | details & prices | 258 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 0.75 in. | 0.98 lbs | List price $120.00
2 edition from Palgrave Macmillan (May 7, 2004)
9780333961919 | details & prices | 244 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.95 lbs | List price $105.00
About: Now fully revised and updated, this widely-praised introductory text explores Japan through the prism of three alternative perspectives: mainstream, revisionist, and culturalist.
About: Now fully revised and updated, this widely-praised introductory text explores Japan through the prism of three alternative perspectives: mainstream, revisionist, and culturalist.
from Palgrave Macmillan (December 1, 1999)
9780312227418 | details & prices | 223 pages | 5.75 × 8.75 × 0.50 in. | 0.90 lbs | List price $69.95
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet one of the least understood.
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet one of the least understood.
Paperback
The price comparison is for this edition
3 rev upd edition from Palgrave Macmillan (November 27, 2012)
9780230248694 | details & prices | 258 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.76 lbs | List price $42.00
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet remains one of the least understood.
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet remains one of the least understood.
2 edition from Palgrave Macmillan (May 7, 2004)
9780333961926 | details & prices | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.50 in. | 0.25 lbs | List price $35.00
from Palgrave Macmillan (January 1, 2000)
9780312227425 | details & prices | 223 pages | 5.50 × 8.75 × 0.75 in. | 0.65 lbs | List price $45.00
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet one of the least understood.
About: Japan is one of the world's most important societies, yet one of the least understood.
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