UID:
almahu_9949386641002882
Format:
1 online resource (xi, 252 pages)
ISBN:
9781000333930
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1000333930
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9781003108986
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1003108989
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9781000333992
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100033399X
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9781000334050
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1000334058
Series Statement:
The Nissan Institute/Routledge Japanese studies series
Content:
This book analyses institutional reforms implemented by Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinz, under his second administrationfrom 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 Administrationwill be useful for students seeking to understand the process of successful gradual institutional change and for scholars of Japanese studies and political science.
Additional Edition:
Print version: ISBN 9780367623364
Additional Edition:
ISBN 0367623366
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781003108986
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