Japanese Electoral Politics: Creating a New Party System

ISBN-13: 9780415311403 / Twarda / 2003 / 232 str.

Reed, Steven

Opis

Following the most significant party reform in Japanese history, this book analyses the most recent national elections of 1996 and 2000 that have been held under a new electoral system, examining voter behaviour and how it is influenced.

Recenzje

Review in - Asia Europe Journal, 2004

Spis treści

Part I - The Political Context of the 1996 and 2000 Elections Part II - Four Prefectural Case Studies Part III - Analysis

O autorze

Steven R. Reed is Professor of Modern Government at Chuo University, Japan. His major areas of research include elections, electoral systems and Japanese politics. His recent publications include ``The Causes of Political Reform in Japan'' and ``The Consequences of Political Reform in Japan'' with Michael F. Thies in Mixed-Member Electoral Systems.