Japan's Capitalism by Shigeto Tsuru

Japan's Capitalism by Shigeto Tsuru

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Uniquely authoritative account of Japan's economic resconstruction after World War II.

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Japan's Capitalism by Shigeto Tsuru

Japan's economic reconstruction after total defeat in the Second World War has been an extraordinary phenomenon. In Japan's Capitalism, Shigetu Tsuru, one of Japan's most eminent economists gives a comprehensive account of the recovery process, and a unique interpretation of the post-war Japanese economy. He analyses the significance of Japan's money-oriented affluence and the emergence of a distinctive 'corporate capitalism'. His conclusion is that Japan's inspired creative response to defeat has itself led to a new set of intractable problems.
'This is quite simply the best history yet written of Japan's phoenix-like rise from the defeat and ashes of the warIt is spare but incisive. Tsuru's mastery of sources is marvellous. He has … added his own practical experience and political understanding, and turned the account into English prose that is easy, even sweet to read.' The Financial Times
'… a masterpiece. The book sparkles with intelligence, incisiveness, elegance and a great deal of humanity. [It] is a must for those wishing to understand not only more about Japanese society and economy, but indeed about the world we live in, where it has come from, and where it is going. It is one of those exceedingly rare books that provides intellectual, spiritual and moral enrichment.' International Affairs

Shigeto Tsuru, Hitotsubashi University

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ISBN 13 9780521576215
ISBN 10 0521576210
Title Japan's Capitalism
Author Shigeto Tsuru
Series Canto Original Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Year published 1996-07-13
Number of pages 292
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