Introduction to Japanese Politics, now in its updated 6th edition, is a comprehensive review of political developments in Japan. This classic introduction to Japanese politics has now been revised to cover: Japan's history, political institutions and processes, recent changes in the LDP and the contentious realm of foreign and security issues.

Western societies today are facing a crisis of trust. Politicians, journalists, police officers, church officials, CEOs: all are distrusted. Based on a series of popular Psychology Today blogs, this engaging summary reviews the psychological research on trust so that student, practitioner, and members of the public at large understand how people trust others.

Provocative new translation by Jean Benedetti. Includes a new foreword by Richard Eyre.

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Specially written by an experienced teacher for self-study or class use, the course offers you a step-by-step approach to written and spoken Welsh. No prior knowledge of the language is required.

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