Japan In Transformation, 1945-2010

Since 1945; Japan has successfully reinvented itself; rising from the ashes of defeat to become a peaceful and prosperous nation. It is seen as an inspiration for other developing nations and contributes significantly to global development. As the third largest economy in the world; with a reputation for technological innovation and cultural creativity; Japan is a country shaping the world we live in. In this new edition of Japan in Transformation; Jeffrey Kingston explores the character of the nation as it has evolved since the end of the Second World War. The book: - examines the US Occupation and explains the causes of the economic miracle and its demise - evaluates the effect of the Lost Decade of the 1990s and the unravelling of the Japan; Inc system that prevailed in the twentieth century - analyses such central and topical issues as the demographic crisis; regional relations; security concerns; political change and the role of women Expanded and thoroughly revised to cover the period of 1945 to 2010; this second edition of Japan in Transformation provides a succinct and comprehensive study of the recent history of one of the most dynamic nations in the modern world.