Political Psychology in Japan

"The purpose of this book is to detail the aspects of political psychology in Japan. It describes and analyzes the major characteristics of political behavior and attitudes in this non-western society, starting with the individual level; continuing through political leadership, decision-making and choice; and ending in public/mass behavior, attitudes towards foreigners and foreign countries, and facets related to the culture and national character.

The chapters explore such issues as political culture, political socialization and education, social movements and mass mobilization, authoritarianism, voting behavior, lifestyle, xenophobia, and self-other orientation in Japan."--BOOK JACKET.