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Routledge Living Cities in Japan - Machizukuri and Local Politics

Name: Routledge Living Cities in Japan - Machizukuri and Local Politics
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the evolution of local governance and civil society through Living Cities in Japan. This volume examines the rapid spread of local citizens' movements over the last fifteen years. It focuses on how these activities, known as machizukuri, aim to improve local environments and environmental management processes. This book provides a deep look into urban management and local politics in Japan. It analyzes the growth of civil society participation in urban and environmental governance. Readers will gain insight into the changing relations between central and local government. It is a valuable resource for understanding how community-led movements shape the modern Japanese landscape and influence how cities are managed and maintained.

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Examines the rapid growth of local citizens' movements across Japan over the last fifteen years.

Provides a detailed study of machizukuri and its role in improving local environmental management.

Analyzes the impact of civil society participation on urban and environmental governance.

Investigates the changing relationships between central government and local government structures.

Offers academic insights into local politics and the development of urban management in Japan.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415402379
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 03 July 2007
Listed Since: 05 February 2007

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