Reinventing Japan

Name: Reinventing Japan
Author: Y. Takao

From Merchant Nation to Civic Nation

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Gebonden, blz. | Engels

Palgrave Macmillan US | e druk, 2008

ISBN13: 9781403984142

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The book is about new dynamic forces that are driving change in Japan. It is developed around two key concepts of civil society and social capital. The focus is on pathways to Japan's social renewal that promotes stronger communities and more participatory citizenship beyond the reach of economic growth.

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ISBN13:9781403984142

Taal:Engels

Bindwijze:gebonden

Uitgever:Palgrave Macmillan US

Hoofdrubriek:Mens en maatschappij

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Introduction National Identity and Democracy: Reactive Pacifism to Pro-active Pacifism A Local Focus of the Nation State: Production to Consumption Priorities The Rise of Voluntary Association: Exclusive Chien-Ketsuen to Inclusive Voluntarism Democratic Decentralization: Participation in Local Community Decision-Making Co-Governance by Local Government and Civil Society Groups: Balancing Equity and Efficiency for Trust in Public Institutions "Digital" Local Communities: Disengagement to Participation Women in Grassroots Politics: Voters to Politicians Foreigners in Local Communities: Beneficiaries to Participants Conclusion