State and Society in Post-War Japan

1. This book brilliantly examines how Japan has been able to maintain high rates of economic growth, low rates of unemployment and introduce new sectors and methods of production. 2. The volume assesses the costs to Japanese society of rapid economic growth and this counter-balances the prevailing tendency to look to Japan only for positive lessons to assist western economies. 3. The book offers a comprehensive, innovative and balanced account of Japan today.