Japan's Contested Constitution: Documents and Analysis

by Glenn D. Hook and Gavan McCormack

Book Overview

Japan's Contested Constitution is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Japanese domestic politics and the international role of Japan. Subjects covered include;
* the no war, pacifist' clause
* tension between the constitution and the US-Japan security treaty
* the political import of the constitution for Japanese political parties
* the significance of the constitution for the Japanese people

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415240999
• ISBN13: 9780415240994
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.5"