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Summary: Awards for this book
Review: (*Sorry, as author it is not proper for me to rate the book, but the computer program demanded that I do so, so I went for the gold :) ). I just want to convey the following information.This book has won two awards: 1. "Outstanding Publication Award 2000" from the Environment and Technology Section of the American Sociological Association. 2. "Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Prize" for 2001, awarded by the Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, in memory of the late Prime Minister of Japan. This book has been reviewed in over twenty journals and sites. Here are a few quotes from the reviews: "Broadbent's book remains a first rate account of environmental politics both within Japan and worldwide. It also offers one of the most valuable sources of reading for anyone interested in learning more about the complexities of social, cultural and political processes of contemporary Japan in general" (J. Royal Asian Inst); "With general discussion ranging over theories of regional development, power structures, social movements, social control, and elites, this is a book of wide appeal, beautifully written and refreshingly free of the jargon which so often pollutes social science" (Econ. Hist. Rev.); "As a model for future research, this is a book that should be translated and widely read within Japan (in Japanese, Kankyo to Kogai); "When all is said and done, this is an impressively researched, very thorough study of a series of milestone events in Japanese politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japan or environmentalism" (J.Japanese Studies); "I was left with a rich understanding of the Japanese social, political and cultural context. I found the synthesis of theoretical perspectives to be extremely thought-provoking. This book makes a major contribution to the literatures on policy networks, social movements, environmental activism, and the structure-agency relationship" (Connections); "Environmental Politics in Japan is a major accomplishment, rich in empirical research and theoretical reflection. Besides being a comprehensive ethnography, the book is complex in its use of multiple theories and analytic perspectives - it can be read and reread from a number of viewpoints. Those with an interest in social movements, protest or environmental politics should be sure to add this to their reading list (Am. Pol. Sci. Rev.).
Rating:
Summary: Awards for this book
Review: (*Sorry, as author it is not proper for me to rate the book, but the computer program demanded that I do so, so I went for the gold :) ). I just want to convey the following information. This book has won two awards: 1. "Outstanding Publication Award 2000" from the Environment and Technology Section of the American Sociological Association. 2. "Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Prize" for 2001, awarded by the Masayoshi Ohira Memorial Foundation, Tokyo, Japan, in memory of the late Prime Minister of Japan. This book has been reviewed in over twenty journals and sites. Here are a few quotes from the reviews: "Broadbent's book remains a first rate account of environmental politics both within Japan and worldwide. It also offers one of the most valuable sources of reading for anyone interested in learning more about the complexities of social, cultural and political processes of contemporary Japan in general" (J. Royal Asian Inst); "With general discussion ranging over theories of regional development, power structures, social movements, social control, and elites, this is a book of wide appeal, beautifully written and refreshingly free of the jargon which so often pollutes social science" (Econ. Hist. Rev.); "As a model for future research, this is a book that should be translated and widely read within Japan (in Japanese, Kankyo to Kogai); "When all is said and done, this is an impressively researched, very thorough study of a series of milestone events in Japanese politics. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Japan or environmentalism" (J.Japanese Studies); "I was left with a rich understanding of the Japanese social, political and cultural context. I found the synthesis of theoretical perspectives to be extremely thought-provoking. This book makes a major contribution to the literatures on policy networks, social movements, environmental activism, and the structure-agency relationship" (Connections); "Environmental Politics in Japan is a major accomplishment, rich in empirical research and theoretical reflection. Besides being a comprehensive ethnography, the book is complex in its use of multiple theories and analytic perspectives - it can be read and reread from a number of viewpoints. Those with an interest in social movements, protest or environmental politics should be sure to add this to their reading list (Am. Pol. Sci. Rev.).
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Summary: Outstanding book
Review: Yes, this is an outstanding book. For readers of English, there is no better text on contemporary Japanese environmental politics. The author brings a deep knowledge of Japanese society and politics, as well as substantial field research experience, to this important work.
Rating:
Summary: Outstanding book
Review: Yes, this is an outstanding book. For readers of English, there is no better text on contemporary Japanese environmental politics. The author brings a deep knowledge of Japanese society and politics, as well as substantial field research experience, to this important work.
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