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Author : Susan Pharr
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 19,51 MB
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780824817619

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Japan is one of the most media-saturated societies in the world. The circulations of its "big five" national newspapers dwarf those of any major American newspaper. Its public service broadcasting agency, NHK, is second only to the BBC in size. And it has a full range of commercial television stations, high-brow and low-brow magazines, and a large anti-mainstream media and mini-media. Japanese elites rate the mass media as the most influential group in Japanese society. But what role do they play in political life? Whose interests do the media serve? Are the media mainly servants of the state, or are they watchdogs on behalf of the public? And what effects do the media have on the political beliefs and behavior of ordinary Japanese people? These questions are the focus of this collection of essays by leading political scientists, sociologists, social psychologists, and journalists. Japan's unique kisha (press) club system, its powerful media business organizations, the uses of the media by Japan's wily bureaucrats, and the role of the media in everything from political scandals to shaping public opinion, are among the many subjects of this insightful and provocative book.

Author : Susan Pharr
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 40,18 MB
Release : 1996-03-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0824863550

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Japan is one of the most media-saturated societies in the world. The circulations of its "big five" national newspapers dwarf those of any major American newspaper. Its public service broadcasting agency, NHK, is second only to the BBC in size. And it has a full range of commercial television stations, high-brow and low-brow magazines, and a large anti-mainstream media and mini-media. Japanese elites rate the mass media as the most influential group in Japanese society. But what role do they play in political life? Whose interests do the media serve? Are the media mainly servants of the state, or are they watchdogs on behalf of the public? And what effects do the media have on the political beliefs and behavior of ordinary Japanese people? These questions are the focus of this collection of essays by leading political scientists, sociologists, social psychologists, and journalists. Japan's unique kisha (press) club system, its powerful media business organizations, the uses of the media by Japan's wily bureaucrats, and the role of the media in everything from political scandals to shaping public opinion, are among the many subjects of this insightful and provocative book.

Author : Susan J. Pharr
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 10,77 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Political Science
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And what effects do the media have on the political beliefs and behavior of ordinary Japanese people?

Author : Jeff Kingston
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 48,20 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1317234367

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In twenty-first century Japan there are numerous instances of media harassment, intimidation, censorship and self-censorship that undermine the freedom of the press and influence how the news is reported. Since Abe returned to power in 2012, the recrudescence of nationalism under his leadership has emboldened right-wing activists and organizations targeting liberal media outlets, journalists, peace museums and ethnic Korean residents in Japan. This ongoing culture war involves the media, school textbooks, constitutional revision, pacifism and security doctrine. This text is divided into five sections that cover: Politics of press freedom; The legal landscape; History and culture; Marginalization; PR, public diplomacy and manipulating opinion. Press Freedom in Contemporary Japan brings together contributions from an international and interdisciplinary line-up of academics and journalists intimately familiar with the current climate, in order to discuss and evaluate these issues and explore potential future outcomes. It is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand contemporary Japan and the politics of freedom of expression and transparency in the Abe era. It will appeal to students, academics, Japan specialists, journalists, legal scholars, historians, political scientists, sociologists, and those engaged in human rights, media studies and Asian Studies.

Author : Kisaburo Kawabe
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,58 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781022235281

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Kawabé provides a thorough examination of the relationship between the press and politics in Japan. His insightful analysis sheds light on the political development of modern Japan and the role of the media in shaping public opinion. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of Japanese politics and society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : Kisaburo Kawabe
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,15 MB
Release : 2015-06-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781330365595

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Excerpt from The Press and Politics in Japan: A Study of the Relation Between the Newspaper and the Political Development of Modern Japan My purpose in this work is to show the influence of the press upon :he political life of Japan. For such success as I have attained in overcoming the great difficulties caused by the complexity of the problem ind the lack of access (owing to my residence in America) to the original Japanese sources, I am chiefly indebted to my younger brother Sukejuro Kawabe, who, for four years, has constantly labored in Japan to supply me with the necessary information and materials. It was through his untiring co-operation that I was enabled to complete this book. Special acknowledgment is due also to Dr. Robert E. Park of the Department of Sociology of the University of Chicago for his kind criticisms and valuable suggestions. For the improvement of the style I owe much to Mr. Joseph B. Shine, A.M., and to Miss Katherine Bartholomew, Ph.B. To the authors and publishers whose books and periodical articles are quoted or referred to in this work, and to all those who have given me assistance in one way or another, but whose names do not appear here, I take this opportunity to express my gratitude. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : Kisaburo Kawabe
Publisher : Speath Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,91 MB
Release : 2010-04
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ISBN : 1445562219

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Author : Kisabur Kawabe
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 38,34 MB
Release : 2016-05-17
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ISBN : 9781356961115

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