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. |
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Page 117
... construction bureaucrats increased confidence , and increased discretionary powers . They loved him while he was construction minister , when he was prime minister and long after that as he continued to dominate the ministry . And they ...
... construction bureaucrats increased confidence , and increased discretionary powers . They loved him while he was construction minister , when he was prime minister and long after that as he continued to dominate the ministry . And they ...
Page 118
... construction industry . 23 The ministry itself is not averse to rigged bidding either . A firm that accepts an amakudari bureaucrat from the construction ministry is guaran- teed at least one large construction project . A tacit ...
... construction industry . 23 The ministry itself is not averse to rigged bidding either . A firm that accepts an amakudari bureaucrat from the construction ministry is guaran- teed at least one large construction project . A tacit ...
Page 119
... construction business circles . His eldest daughter married Kanemaru's eldest son . His half - brother , who is also his secretary , is married to the daughter of the president of a medium - sized construction company ( Fukudagumi ) ...
... construction business circles . His eldest daughter married Kanemaru's eldest son . His half - brother , who is also his secretary , is married to the daughter of the president of a medium - sized construction company ( Fukudagumi ) ...
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The neglected role of power | 17 |
The Elusive State | 25 |
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