The Japanese political personality : analyzing the motivations and culture of freshman Diet members
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The Japanese political personality : analyzing the motivations and culture of freshman Diet members
（Advances in political science : an international series）
Macmillan, in association with International Political Science Association , St. Martin's Press, 2000
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 170-178) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This text details the nature and characteristics of the Japanese political personality as embodied in the members of the Diet, Japan's parliament. The focus is on newly elected members of the Lower House of the Diet. This book analyzes the personal characteristics of these Diet members and explores such questions as, what type of personality seeks political office succeeds? It looks at the motivations to become a politician in Japan, and the views and beliefs Diet members have about their work, colleagues and voters.
Table of Contents
List of Tables and Appendices - Foreword by Peter Suedfeld - Preface - List of Abbreviations - Introduction - The Political Personality: Setting the Frame - The Diet Member: Political Activity and Culture - Political Incentives: The Decision to Seek Office - Belief Systems: Their Effect on Political Behaviour - Self-Esteem: A Motivation for Action - Self-complexity: Attitudes Toward Significant Others - The Japanese Politician: Modal Personalities and Political Types - Appendices - Notes - Bibliography - Index
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