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The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy (Pitt Series in Policy and Institutional Studies),Used
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Despite the undeniable importance of Japan in world affairs, both politically and economically, the office of the Japanese prime minister has recieved far less attention from scholars than have the top political offices in other advanced industrialized democracies. This book is the first major systemic analysis of the Japanese prime ministers role and influence in the policy process.Kenji Hayao argues that the Japanese prime minister can play a major if not critical role in bringing about a change in policy. In Japan the prime ministers style is different from what is considered usual for parliamentary leaders: rather than being strong and assertive, he tends to be reactive. How did the role develop in this way? If he is not a major initiator of policy change, how and under what conditions can the prime minister make his impact felt? Finally, what are the consequences of this rather weak leadership?In answering these questions, Professor Hayao presents two case studies (educational reform and reform of the tax system) involving Nakasone Yasuhiro to see how he be became involved in the policy issues and how he affected the process. Hayao then examines a number of broad forces that seem important in explaining the prime ministers role in the policy process: how a leader is chosen; his relationships with other important actors in the political system the political parties and the subgovernments; and the structure of his inner staff and advisors.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy'? A: The book analyzes the role and influence of the Japanese prime minister in the policy process, highlighting the differences in leadership style compared to other democracies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Kenji Hayao.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the prime minister's reactive leadership style, the conditions under which he can influence policy, and the broader forces affecting his role.
- Q: What type of case studies are presented in the book? A: The book presents two case studies on educational reform and tax system reform involving Nakasone Yasuhiro.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Japanese Prime Minister and Public Policy'? A: The book was published on March 2, 1993.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is described as being in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: This book falls under the category of Executive Branch.
- Q: What are the notable features of this book? A: The notable feature of this book is that it is a used book in good condition, providing valuable insights into Japanese political leadership.