Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy
Japan's policymaking is, given that nation's economic prowess and history, of considerable worldwide interest. Quansheng Zhao makes a highly original and important contribution to an improved understanding of Japanese policymaking processes by examining several informal approaches or mechanisms, which in their interrelationships directly impact policy formulation. He examines kuromaku or the informal organizations or political actors; isuskiai or social connections; and nemawashi or the behind the scenes preparations and shows their effect on policy through detailed empirical analysis.

Four case studies involving Japan's policies toward China offer special, and captivating, insights into Sino-Japanese relations and provide lessons relative to the country's international policies. The highly informed treatment of political institutions, social environments, and political cultures will provide a needed understanding of essential elements affecting the stance Japan takes vis-a-vis other countries.

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Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy
Japan's policymaking is, given that nation's economic prowess and history, of considerable worldwide interest. Quansheng Zhao makes a highly original and important contribution to an improved understanding of Japanese policymaking processes by examining several informal approaches or mechanisms, which in their interrelationships directly impact policy formulation. He examines kuromaku or the informal organizations or political actors; isuskiai or social connections; and nemawashi or the behind the scenes preparations and shows their effect on policy through detailed empirical analysis.

Four case studies involving Japan's policies toward China offer special, and captivating, insights into Sino-Japanese relations and provide lessons relative to the country's international policies. The highly informed treatment of political institutions, social environments, and political cultures will provide a needed understanding of essential elements affecting the stance Japan takes vis-a-vis other countries.

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Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy

Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy

by Quansheng Zhao
Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy

Japanese Policymaking: The Politics Behind Politics Informal Mechanisms and the Making of China Policy

by Quansheng Zhao

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Japan's policymaking is, given that nation's economic prowess and history, of considerable worldwide interest. Quansheng Zhao makes a highly original and important contribution to an improved understanding of Japanese policymaking processes by examining several informal approaches or mechanisms, which in their interrelationships directly impact policy formulation. He examines kuromaku or the informal organizations or political actors; isuskiai or social connections; and nemawashi or the behind the scenes preparations and shows their effect on policy through detailed empirical analysis.

Four case studies involving Japan's policies toward China offer special, and captivating, insights into Sino-Japanese relations and provide lessons relative to the country's international policies. The highly informed treatment of political institutions, social environments, and political cultures will provide a needed understanding of essential elements affecting the stance Japan takes vis-a-vis other countries.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780275944490
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 02/22/1993
Pages: 256
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.69(d)

About the Author

QUANSHENG ZHAO is Director of the Institute of Asian Studies, Chairman of the Asian Studies Committee, and faculty member in political science at Old Dominion University. He is co-editor of Politics of Divided Nations: China, Korea, Germany, and Vietnam (1991) and has authored articles published in Asian Survey, Asian Profile, The Annals of the AAPSS, Jourbanal of Northeast Asian Studies, The Pacific Review, and World Outlook.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Japanese Terms
Introduction
Japanese Policymaking
Social Environment and the Notion of Pluralism—Case Study: Japan's Protectionism of Raw Silk
Social Environment and Informal Network
Social Groups and Pluralistic Operations
Political Institution and Organizational Theory—Case Study: Sino-Japanese Rapprochement
Informal Political Actors and Organizations
The Catalytic and Valve Functions
Consensus-Building and Political Culture—Case Study: Negotiations for the Four Economic Agreements
Personal Connection and Informal Consensus-Building
Political Trust and Mutual Understanding
Empirical Summary—Case Study: Japan's Aid to China Before and After Tiananmen
Informal Mechanisms in Dealing with International Crisis
Conclusions
Theory and Practice of Informal Mechanisms
Bibliography

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