After holding power continuously from its inception in 1955 (with the exception of a ten-month hiatus in 1993 1994), Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost control of the national government decisively in September 2009. Despite its defeat, the LDP remains the most successful political party in a democracy in the post World War II period. In The Rise and Fall of Japan's LDP, Ellis S. Krauss and Robert J. Pekkanen shed light on the puzzle of the LDP's long dominance and abrupt defeat. Several questions about institutional change in party politics are at the core of their...
After holding power continuously from its inception in 1955 (with the exception of a ten-month hiatus in 1993 1994), Japan's Liberal Democratic Par...
After holding power continuously from its inception in 1955 (with the exception of a ten-month hiatus in 1993 1994), Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lost control of the national government decisively in September 2009. Despite its defeat, the LDP remains the most successful political party in a democracy in the post World War II period. In The Rise and Fall of Japan's LDP, Ellis S. Krauss and Robert J. Pekkanen shed light on the puzzle of the LDP's long dominance and abrupt defeat. Several questions about institutional change in party politics are at the core of their...
After holding power continuously from its inception in 1955 (with the exception of a ten-month hiatus in 1993 1994), Japan's Liberal Democratic Par...
Collecting original and high-quality analysis by top scholars from Japan, the United States, Australia, and Europe, this volume analyzes the results of the 2014 election, examining each of the major political parties, central policy issues, campaign practices, and considers how the results were used as a mandate for massive policy reform.
Collecting original and high-quality analysis by top scholars from Japan, the United States, Australia, and Europe, this volume analyzes the results o...
Robert J. Pekkanen Yutaka Tsujinaka Hidehiro Yamamoto
Although local neighborhood associations are found in many countries, Japan's are distinguished by their ubiquity, scope of activities, and very high participation rates, making them important for the study of society and politics. Most Japanese belong to one local neighborhood association or another, making them Japan's most numerous civil society organization, and one that powerfully shapes governance outcomes in the country. And, they also often blur the state-society boundary, making them theoretically intriguing.
Neighborhood Associations and Local Governance in Japan...
Although local neighborhood associations are found in many countries, Japan's are distinguished by their ubiquity, scope of activities, and very hi...
Erik S. Herron Robert J. Pekkanen Matthew S. Shugart
No subject is more central to the study of politics than elections. Electoral systems-the rules about how voters' preferences are translated into election results-profoundly shape important political outcomes, including party systems, candidate selection, and policy choices. This volume provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and effects of electoral systems.
No subject is more central to the study of politics than elections. Electoral systems-the rules about how voters' preferences are translated into elec...
With a topical focus and timely coverage of the latest dramatic changes in Japanese politics, the volume will appeal to researchers and policy experts alike, and will also make a welcome addition to courses on Japanese politics, comparative politics and electoral politics.
With a topical focus and timely coverage of the latest dramatic changes in Japanese politics, the volume will appeal to researchers and policy experts...
