Japan's Pseudo-Democracy

by Peter J. Herzog

Overview

Rocked by scandals and accusations that crucial decisions are made by non-elected officials, Japan has been called a democracy in name only. Is it?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781873410073
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/17/1995
Pages:	280
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Peter J. Herzog recieved is Ph.D. from Fordham University, New York. He has taught at Sophia University(Jochi Daigaku), Tokyo, worked in the Research Division of the Fuji Bank, and wrritten numerous books and articles.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 How democratic is Japan's constitution?; Chapter 3 The political role of the Judiciary; Chapter 4 Human Rights; Chapter 5 Minorities; Chapter 6 Freedom of Religion; Chapter 7 Japan's Election System: An Unequal Equation; Chapter 8 Scandals; Chapter 9 Education in Japan; Chapter 10 Rearmament and the Interpretation of Article 9; Chapter 11 The Courts and the Judicial Ethos; Chapter 12 Epilogue;

Editorial Reviews

Examines the effect of the utterly alien political system imposed on the Japanese during the American occupation in 1947, in such areas as the judiciary, human rights, minorities, religion, and education. Emphasizes areas where abuse and exploitation have been most rife, offering a fully documented account of the scandals that led to the recent pseudo-fall of the government. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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