In his final work, Murakami confronts three crucial questions: How and in what form can a harmonious and stable post-cold-war world order be created?
About the Author: At his death Yasusuke Murakami was director of the Center for Global Communications at the International University of Japan.
500 Pages
Political Science, Public Policy
Series Name: Vision for the Next Century
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About the Book
In his final work, Murakami confronts three crucial questions: How and in what form can a harmonious and stable post-cold-war world order be created? How can the world maintain the necessary economic performance while minimizing conflicts and environmental deterioration? What must be done to safeguard the freedoms of all peoples?
Book Synopsis
In his final work, Murakami confronts three crucial questions: How and in what form can a harmonious and stable post-cold-war world order be created? How can the world maintain the necessary economic performance while minimizing conflicts and environmental deterioration? What must be done to safeguard the freedoms of all peoples?
From the Back Cover
"At last we have a translation of a major work explaining how the world looks from a Japanese perspective. . . . Murakami undertakes a thorough analysis of liberalism, the nation-state, national security, and East-West relations. His thinking is complex and subtle. . . . This book offers an important perspective from a major thinkers." --Choice
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"At last we have a translation of a major work explaining how the world looks from a Japanese perspective. . . . Murakami undertakes a thorough analysis of liberalism, the nation-state, national security, and East-West relations. His thinking is complex and subtle. . . . This book offers an important perspective from a major thinkers." --Choice
About the Author
At his death Yasusuke Murakami was director of the Center for Global Communications at the International University of Japan. Kozo Yamamura is the Job and Gertrud Tamaki Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Washington.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.22 Inches (H) x 6.13 Inches (W) x 1.18 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.56 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 500
Genre: Political Science
Sub-Genre: Public Policy
Series Title: Vision for the Next Century
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Theme: Economic Policy
Format: Paperback
Author: Yasusuke Murakami
Language: English
Street Date: March 1, 1999
TCIN: 82985311
UPC: 9780804735193
Item Number (DPCI): 247-25-8264
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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A: Yasusuke Murakami was an esteemed economic thinker and social scientist, previously serving as director at a prominent university center.
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A: The work has been translated to make it accessible to English-speaking audiences, offering a Japanese perspective on global issues.
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A: The book explores themes of global order, economic performance, freedom, and environmental sustainability in the post-cold-war world.
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A: Yasusuke Murakami passed away shortly before the publication of this seminal work, marking the end of his influential career.
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A: Polymorphic liberalism is a new concept introduced by Murakami, emphasizing an integrated approach to contemporary political and economic challenges.