Discussing the process of economic development in Japan, this book covers the period from when Japan first entered upon her career of Westernization to the beginning of the war with China in 1937. The main emphasis is on industrial and financial development and organization and on economic policy. Among the industries discussed are agriculture, textiles, steel and shipping. A comprehensive glossary and bibliography are included and much of the statistical information is tabulated for ease of reading.
By:
G. C. Allen
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 216mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 385g
ISBN: 9780415313032
ISBN 10: 0415313031
Pages: 202
Publication Date: 05 June 2003
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Primary
,
Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1 The Disintegration of the Old Regime; Chapter 2 Reconstruction, 1868 – 81; Chapter 3 Financial Foundations, 1881–1914; Chapter 4 Agriculture, Raw Silk, and the Textile Industries, 1881 – 1914; Chapter 5 The Heavy Industries, Shipping, and Foreign Trade, 1881 – 1914; Chapter 6 The Great War of 1914 – 18 and the Post- War Decade; Chapter 7 Industry and Agriculture, 1914–32; Chapter 8 Economic Policy and the Zaibatsu, 1914–32; Chapter 9 Reflation and Preparation for War, 1932–37; Chapter 10 Industrial Developments after the World Depression, 1932 – 37; Chapter 11 Summary and Conclusions;
