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Gradual Institutional Change in Japan

Karol Zakowski
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      This book analyses institutional reforms implemented by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō, under his second administration from 2012 to 2020. Also examined is the evolution in the role of such actors in Japanese politics as bureaucrats, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) factions, and backbenchers of the ruling party.Chapters offer multi-dimensional explanations for the preconditions of successful gradual institutional change in political systems, characterized by relatively strong veto players, rigid governmental structures, and numerous unofficial decision-making rules. It is argued that enhancement of the prime minister’s position was implemented through the creative use of pre-existing policy venues, coupled with minor institutional changes in decision-making bodies. Using three illustrated case studies, it is demonstrated how the prime minister managed to centralize the decision-making process: a result of strategic appointment of ministers, empowerment of the Cabinet Secretariat and also taking advantage of wider advisory organs, largely circumventing deliberations on key policies in the ruling party. Seemingly minor changes thus manifested in a major redefinition of decision-making patterns: a result of the long-term perspective of the Abe administration.Gradual Institutional Change in Japan: Kantei Leadership under the Abe Administration will be useful for students seeking to understand the process of successful gradual institutional change and for scholars of Japanese studies and political science.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Karol Zakowski EAN: 9780367703097 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 620 g HEIGHT: 234 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-08-01 CITY: GENRE: LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Asian / Japanese, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / Japanese, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian WIDTH: 156 cm SPINE:

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      Asia, United States of America, USA, Political structure and processes, Central / national / federal government

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      Karol Zakowski is Associate Professor at the University of Lodz. He specializes in the politics and foreign policy of Japan. His recent books include Decision-Making Reform in Japan: The DPJ’s Failed Attempt at a Politician-Led Government (2015) and Japan’s Foreign Policy Making (2018).
      This book analyses institutional reforms implemented by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō, under his second administration from 2012 to 2020. Also examined is the evolution in the role of such actors in Japanese politics as bureaucrats, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) factions, and backbenchers of the ruling party.Chapters offer multi-dimensional explanations for the preconditions of successful gradual institutional change in political systems, characterized by relatively strong veto players, rigid governmental structures, and numerous unofficial decision-making rules. It is argued that enhancement of the prime minister’s position was implemented through the creative use of pre-existing policy venues, coupled with minor institutional changes in decision-making bodies. Using three illustrated case studies, it is demonstrated how the prime minister managed to centralize the decision-making process: a result of strategic appointment of ministers, empowerment of the Cabinet Secretariat and also taking advantage of wider advisory organs, largely circumventing deliberations on key policies in the ruling party. Seemingly minor changes thus manifested in a major redefinition of decision-making patterns: a result of the long-term perspective of the Abe administration.Gradual Institutional Change in Japan: Kantei Leadership under the Abe Administration will be useful for students seeking to understand the process of successful gradual institutional change and for scholars of Japanese studies and political science.
      Format: CONTRIBUTORS: Karol Zakowski EAN: 9780367703097 COUNTRY: United Kingdom PAGES: WEIGHT: 620 g HEIGHT: 234 cm
      PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-08-01 CITY: GENRE: LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Asian / Japanese, LITERARY CRITICISM / Asian / Japanese, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / National, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian WIDTH: 156 cm SPINE:

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      Asia, United States of America, USA, Political structure and processes, Central / national / federal government

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      Karol Zakowski is Associate Professor at the University of Lodz. He specializes in the politics and foreign policy of Japan. His recent books include Decision-Making Reform in Japan: The DPJ’s Failed Attempt at a Politician-Led Government (2015) and Japan’s Foreign Policy Making (2018).

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