Japanese Economic Development: Theory and Practice (Nissan Institute Routledge Japanese Studies Series)

This newly revised, clearly-presented text looks at Japan's economic history from the nineteenth century through to World War II. Working within a framework based on the theories and approaches of development studies, Francks demonstrates the relevance of Japan's pre-war experience to the problems facing developing countries today, and draws out the historical roots of the institutions and practices on which Japan's post-war economic miracle was based. New features include: \* fresh theoretical perspectives\* additional material derived from new sources\* an increased number of case studies \* fully up-dated references and bibliography. This broad-ranging textbook is both topical and easy-to-use and will be of immense use to those seeking an understanding of Japanese economic development. Book Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 4 Contents......Page 5 Tables......Page 8 General Editor's Preface......Page 10 Preface to the Second Edition......Page 14 GENERAL INTRODUCTION......Page 16 INTRODUCTION......Page 28 THE STATE AND EARLY INDUSTRIALISATION......Page 34 THE STATE AND THE GROWTH OF THE MODERN INDUSTRIAL SECTOR......Page 75 CONCLUSION......Page 104 INTRODUCTION......Page 116 THE MACROECONOMIC ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN JAPAN'S DEVELOPMENT......Page 127 TECHNICAL CHANGE IN PRE-WAR AGRICULTURE......Page 139 INDUSTRIALISATION AND THE FARM HOUSEHOLD......Page 156 CONCLUSION......Page 176 INTRODUCTION......Page 188 THE ACQUISITION OF TECHNOLOGY......Page 200 THE EMERGENCE OF AN INDUSTRIAL LABOUR FORCE......Page 232 INDUSTRIALISATION AND THE STRUCTURE OF INDUSTRY......Page 246 CONCLUSION......Page 280 GENERAL CONCLUSION......Page 290 Notes......Page 297 Glossaries......Page 307 Guide to Further Reading......Page 311 Bibliography......Page 315 Index......Page 325 This newly revised, clearly-presented book looks at Japan's economic history from the nineteenth century through to World War II. Working within a framework based on the theories and approaches of development studies, Penelope Francks demonstrates the relevance of Japan's pre-war experience to the problems facing developing countries today, and draws out the historical roots of the institutions and practices on which Japan's post-war economic miracle was based. New features for the second edition include fresh theoretical perspectives, additional material derived from new sources, an increased number of case studies and fully up-dated references and bibliography. This broad-ranging work is both topical and easy-to-use and will be of immense use to those seeking an understanding of Japanese economic development. This revised edition presents Japan's economic history from the 19th century through to World War II. Within a framework based on the theories and approaches of development studies, Penelope Francks demonstrates the relevance of Japan's pre-war experience to the problems facing developing countries today, and draws out the historical roots of the institutions and practices on which Japan's post-war economic miracle was based. The text incorporates theoretical perspectives, additional material derived from new sources, more case studies, and up-dated references and a bibliography Penelope Francks. Previous Ed.: 1992. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.