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The Postwar Japanese System: Cultural Economy and Economic Transformation
While other industrialized and developing countries look towards Japan as an economic model, the political, cultural, and social arrangements that have so far allowed Japan to succeed are eroding. In particular, Japan faces a system of industrial relations that places great strain on all of Japanese society. In The Postwar Japanese System , William Tabb distinguishes between those aspects of Japanese success that can and cannot be transferred successfully to help in the revitalization of the American economy.
The author discusses Japanese economic history from before the Meiji Restoration to the present, and looks at Japanese politics, state-corporate relations, the labor relations system in Japan and the nature of work as experienced by Japanese employees. He examines the organization of the Japanese corporation versus the American corporation, industrial policy, education, urban and regional reorganization, and Japan's role in the world today (and tomorrow). And, Tabb thoughtfully explores the fundamental social, political, and economic transitions the Japanese are currently experiencing.
The Postwar Japanese System succeeds in placing the economic "miracle" in its proper social and political framework. A broad, intelligent overview of the Japanese political economy, the book suggests important implications for the United States in the story of Japan's prosperity and current distress. It will be a key resource for all those interested in Japanese society.
The author discusses Japanese economic history from before the Meiji Restoration to the present, and looks at Japanese politics, state-corporate relations, the labor relations system in Japan and the nature of work as experienced by Japanese employees. He examines the organization of the Japanese corporation versus the American corporation, industrial policy, education, urban and regional reorganization, and Japan's role in the world today (and tomorrow). And, Tabb thoughtfully explores the fundamental social, political, and economic transitions the Japanese are currently experiencing.
The Postwar Japanese System succeeds in placing the economic "miracle" in its proper social and political framework. A broad, intelligent overview of the Japanese political economy, the book suggests important implications for the United States in the story of Japan's prosperity and current distress. It will be a key resource for all those interested in Japanese society.
424 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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May 7, 2018
A really interesting book. In my industry, i have been indoctrinated in the Toyota systems for many years. Gemba, Kaizen, Poke Yoke.... all part of our company picking the various Japanese methods apart and patching them into our systems. This book outlines the background, and some of the negatives that come with these participation activities.
The discussions on banking and government involvement are fascinating. Again, some of the pitfalls these systems run into, the corrupt spots created by the systems, is enlightening.
The last chapter bring it home, and I find outlines some of the impact that the globalization and racial issues have on the society when the economy stagnates. It’s comparisons of Japan vs American models was a great finish to a very eye opening book.
The discussions on banking and government involvement are fascinating. Again, some of the pitfalls these systems run into, the corrupt spots created by the systems, is enlightening.
The last chapter bring it home, and I find outlines some of the impact that the globalization and racial issues have on the society when the economy stagnates. It’s comparisons of Japan vs American models was a great finish to a very eye opening book.
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