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Cities, Autonomy, and Decentralization in Japan

Carola Hein editor Philippe Pelletier editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:21st May '09

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Adding a new perspective to the current literature on decentralization in Japan, Cities,Autonomy and Decentralization in Japan, approaches the subject from an urban studies and planning approach. The essays in the collection present a cogent compilation of case studies focusing on the past, present and future of decentralization in Japan. These include small scale development in the fields such as citizen participation (machizukuri), urban form and architecture, disaster prevention and conservation of monuments.

The contributors suggest that new trends are emerging after the bursting of Japan's economic bubble and assess them in the context of the country's larger socio-political system. This in-depth analysis of the development outside of Japan provides a valuable addition to students of Urban, Asian and Japanese Studies.

ISBN: 9780415546966

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 320g

200 pages