About the Author

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Acknowledgments vii
4. 1. Stereotypes of Success or Failure in Japanese Politics 1
5. 2. The LDP Fall from Power 9
6. 3. Strategic Dilemmas and Options of the Opposition 36
7. 4. Electoral Cooperation in Japan 69
8. 5. Party Cooperation and Strategies of Party Reorganization 123
9. 6. Successes and Failures of the Opposition Parties 155
10. 7. The Future of Japanese Politics 192
11. Notes 197
12. Works Cited 211
13. Index 221
14. About the Author 229