Political Opposition and Local Politics in Japan

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Political Opposition and Local Politics in Japan
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Kurt Steiner
Edited by Ellis S. Krauss
Edited by Scott E. Flanagan
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:498
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780691615431
ClassificationsDewey:320.80952
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

Japan's national government, and most of its local governments, have been in conservative hands for more than three decades. Recently, however, the strength of progressive opposition forces has been increasing at the local level. The contributors to this volume analyze this increasing opposition to determine whether it is a temporary phenomenon or