Historical Dictionary of Postwar JapanScarecrow Press, 18.3.2011 - 470 sivua Japan has emerged as a major world player following its defeat in World War II. After recovering from the war, lifting itself onto the stage of the late 20th century world, and jettisoning its cheap, bizarre goods, Japan began to extend its influence into the wider world. The impact was first felt in the economic arena. Japan's production and marketing of high quality products allowed it to gain an important foothold in the world's economy. Japanese products became increasingly recognized for their high quality and reliability, and Japan became dominant in several major technological fields. Japan is a mix of the old and the modern. This book will attempt to introduce the successes and failures of postwar Japan to its readers. Historical Dictionary of Postwar Japan covers the most important aspects of Japan from 1945 through the present. While it emphasizes Japan's politics and its economy, it also has many entries on foreign relations, social issues, and the arts. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, an extensive bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, organizations, activities, and events. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about postwar Japan. |
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Introduction | 1 |
The Dictionary | 9 |
Appendix A Prime Ministers 19452010 | 357 |
Appendix B House of Representative Seats by Political Parties after Elections | 358 |
Appendix C House of Councillors Seats by Political Parties after Elections | 359 |
Appendix D Japans Defense Expenditures in 100 Million Yen 19502009 | 360 |
Appendix E Japans GDP Percent of Increase 19472008 | 361 |
Appendix F GDP in Purchasing Power Parity by Country in US Billion 2009 | 362 |
Appendix I Japans Exports and Imports in Billions of Yen 19952008 | 365 |
Appendix J Current Account Balances in US Billion 2009 | 366 |
Appendix K Economic Aid in US Billion by Country 2009 | 367 |
Appendix L Nikkei Average in Yen 19842009 | 368 |
Appendix M Japans Population Growth 19402008 | 369 |
Appendix N Birth and Death Rates in Japan 19502008 | 370 |
Bibliography | 371 |
About the Author | 423 |
Appendix G GDP Nominal of Countries in US Billion 2009 | 363 |
Appendix H Gross National Income per Capita 2008 | 364 |
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