Mary Alice Haddad Bücher

Focusing on Japan's democratization process, the book provides a grassroots perspective that delves into its implications for contemporary society. It explores the historical context and the evolution of democratic practices, highlighting the significance of local movements and citizen engagement in shaping the nation's political landscape. Through this lens, readers gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and progress that define Japan's journey toward democracy.

An examination of successful environmental advocacy strategies in East Asia that shows how advocacy can be effective under difficult conditions. The countries of East Asia--China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan-- are home to some of the most active and effective environmental advocates in the world. And the governments of these countries have adopted a range of innovative policies to fight pollution and climate change: Japan leads the world in emissions standards, China has become the word's largest producer of photovoltaic panels, and Taiwan and Korea have undertaken major green initiatives. In this book, Mary Alice Haddad examines the advocacy strategies that persuaded citizens, governments, and businesses of these countries to change their behavior.

Through a focus on three environmental policy areas exhibiting different levels of success, this Element shows how governments in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan have been able to craft pro-environmental policy by working in collaboration with business and societal interests.