Japan's subnational governments in international affairs

This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generall...

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Main Author: Jain, Purnendra (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London ; New York : Routlege 2005.
Series:Sheffield Centre for Japanese Studies/Routledge series.
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Summary:This book moves away from the common belief that Japan's international relations are firmly the preserve of the national government in Japan's highly centralised political system. Examining examples of subnational governments (SNGs) across Japan the book uncovers a significant and generally unrecognised development in Japanese politics: SNGs are ever more dynamic international actors as national borders 'weaken' across the world. Exploring what Japanese SNGs do, where they do it, and why, the book considers the implications of these factors for Japan's international relations and domestic p
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (235 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [193]-204) and index.
ISBN:9781134316786
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