The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless NationA full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Page 10
... existing this - worldly belief system that supported the power - holders of the day . The notions transcending the here and now of socio - political expediency that are inherent in the original teachings of Confucianism and Buddhism ...
... existing this - worldly belief system that supported the power - holders of the day . The notions transcending the here and now of socio - political expediency that are inherent in the original teachings of Confucianism and Buddhism ...
Page 48
... existing power relations within the System , as well as defusing the discontent of trade partners , is greatly underrated by Japanese and foreigners alike . On the other hand , their ability in a crisis to sacrifice existing power ...
... existing power relations within the System , as well as defusing the discontent of trade partners , is greatly underrated by Japanese and foreigners alike . On the other hand , their ability in a crisis to sacrifice existing power ...
Page 248
... existing power relations and serve those in whose interest it is to obfuscate the true political situation as part of an unceasing campaign to make that situation endure . The ideology of Japaneseness differs , of course , from ...
... existing power relations and serve those in whose interest it is to obfuscate the true political situation as part of an unceasing campaign to make that situation endure . The ideology of Japaneseness differs , of course , from ...
Contents
The Elusive State | 25 |
An Inescapable Embrace | 50 |
Servants of the System | 82 |
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