Japan's Dysfunctional Democracy: The Liberal Democratic Party and Structural Corruption: The Liberal Democratic Party and Structural Corruption

by Roger W. Bowen

Overview

This is a short, readable, and incisive study of the corrosive effects of corruption in one of the world's major liberal democracies. It explores the disconnect between democratic rule and undemocratic practices in Japan since the Second World War, with special attention to the corrupt practices of various prime ministers and the resulting sense of political cynicism and powerlessness among the general public.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780765611024
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/31/2002
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

Japan's Dysfunctional Democracy; Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Choosing Prime Ministers: Corruption and Culture; Chapter 3 Japan’s Dysfunctional Prime Minister; Chapter 4 Back to the Future; Chapter 5 The Constitution and Democracy; Chapter 6 Bureaucracy-Dominated Iron Triangle; Chapter 7 Forward from Basics; Chapter 8 Conclusion: Shigata ga nai Society;