Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change since the 1980s presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of the Japanese economic bubble in the late 1980s and the socio-political consequences of the recent financial collapse.
Represents the only book to examine in depth the turmoil of Japan since Emperor Hirohito died in 1989, the Cold War ended, and the economy collapsed
Provides an assessment of Japan's dramatic political revolution of 2009
Analyzes how risk has increased in Japan, undermining the sense of security and causing greater...
Contemporary Japan: History, Politics and Social Change since the 1980s presents a comprehensive examination of the causes of the Japanese econ...
The Contemporary Global Economy provides a lively overview of recent turbulence in the world economy, focusing on the dynamics of globalization since the 1980s. It explains the main drivers of economic change and how we are able to discern their effects in the world today.
A lucid and balanced survey, based on extensive research in data and documents, accessible to the non-specialist
Written by a renowned specialist in international economic relations with academic and government credentials
Offers clear and engaging explanations of the main motors of...
The Contemporary Global Economy provides a lively overview of recent turbulence in the world economy, focusing on the dynamics of globalization...
The second edition of this comprehensive study of recent Japanese history now includes the author's expert assessment of the effects of the earthquake and tsunami, including the political and environmental consequences of the Fukushima reactor meltdown.
Fully updated to include a detailed assessment of the aftermath of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami
Shows how the nuclear crisis at Fukushima was an accident waiting to happen
Includes detailed discussion of Japan's energy policy, now in flux after the mishandling of the Fukushima crisis
Analyzes...
The second edition of this comprehensive study of recent Japanese history now includes the author's expert assessment of the effects of the earthquake...
Contemporary Latin America presents the epochal political, economic, social, and cultural changes in Latin America over the last 40 years and comprehensively examines their impact on life in the region, and beyond.
Provides a fresh approach and a new interpretation of the seismic changes of the last 40 years in Latin America
Introduces major themes from a humanistic and universal perspective, putting each subject in a context that readers can understand and relate to
Focuses on 'Ibero-America'--Brazil and the eighteen countries that were...
Contemporary Latin America presents the epochal political, economic, social, and cultural changes in Latin America over the last 40 years and c...
