Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Figures ix
4. Tables xi
5. Preface and Acknowledgments xiii
6. 1. Introduction: Dynasties in Democracies 1
7. 2. Putting Japan into Comparative Perspective 36
8. 3. A Comparative Theory of Dynastic Candidate Selection 75
9. 4. Selection: From Family Business to Party Priority 115
10. 5. Election: The Inherited Incumbency Advantage 179
11. 6. Promotion: Dynastic Dominance in the Cabinet 214
12. 7. The Consequences of Dynastic Politics for Representation 239
13. 8. Conclusion: Family Fiefdoms and Party Politics 258
14. Appendix A 273
15. Appendix B 293
16. Notes 299
17. References 319
18. Index 343