Japan's Contested Constitution

<p><em>Japan's Contested Constitution</em> is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Japanese domestic politics and the international role of Japan. Subjects covered include;<br>* the no war `pacifist' clause<br>* tension between the constitution and the US-Japan security treaty<br>* the political import of the constitution for Japanese political parties<br>* the significance of the constitution for the Japanese people</p>