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OverviewDemocracy in Post-War Japan assesses the development of democracy through the writings of the brilliant political thinker Maruyama Masao. The author explores the significance of Maruyama's notion of personal and social autonomy and its impact on the development of a distinctively Japanese democratic ideal. This book, based on contemporary documents and on interviews with Maruyama, is the only full-scale analysis of his work and thought to be published in English. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Rikki KerstenPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Dimensions: Width: 13.80cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.362kg ISBN: 9780415869577ISBN 10: 0415869579 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 15 August 2014 Audience: College/higher education , Tertiary & Higher Education Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Defeat and democracy in postwar Japan; Chapter 3 The search for autonomy; Chapter 4 Maruyama, Marx and the shutaisei debate; Chapter 5 Modernisation; Chapter 6 Fascism; Chapter 7 Pacifism, autonomy and the logic of democracy; Chapter 8 Democracy in crisis; Chapter 9 Conclusion;ReviewsAuthor InformationRikki Kersten Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |