The Police In Occupation Japan : Control, Corruption and Resistance to Reform

ISBN-13: 9780415145268 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 328 str.

Christopher Aldous

Opis

This study focuses on the problems that attended the reform of the Japanese police during the Occupation. Drawing on a wide range of primary sources, the author explores the extent to which America failed in it's goal of democratizing the Japanese police force, arguing that deeply-rooted tradition, the pivotal importance of the black market, and the US decision to opt for an indirect occupation produced resistance to reform. His study concludes with a consideration of the postwar legacy of the Occupation's police reform, and touches on a number of recent controversies, most notably the case of Aum Shinrikyo.

Recenzje

'Aldous can rightly claim that this is the first rigorous and detailed study of the police during the occupation period.' - Pacific Affairs

Spis treści

1: Introduction; 2: Foundations; 3: The consequences of defeat; 4: Guardians of the people; 5: Serving the old guard; 6: Allies of military government; 7: ‘

O autorze

Christopher Aldous is Lecturer in Japanese history, King Alfred's College, Winchester