{"title":"Hiroshi Itoh","description":"\u003cp\u003eHiroshi Itoh’s works delve into the intricate workings of Japan’s legal and political systems, offering insightful analysis particularly focused on its judiciary. Readers can expect rigorous examinations of the Supreme Court and the nuanced relationship between law and democracy in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Itoh’s books provide a thoughtful exploration of how legal institutions shape society, appealing to those interested in Japanese law, governance, and political studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-supreme-court-and-benign-elite-democracy-in-japan-by-hiroshi-itoh-9780754676034","title":"The Supreme Court and Benign Elite Democracy in Japan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Constitution of Japan has served the country for more than half a century, creating and maintaining a stable and functional democratic system. This book innovatively interprets Japanese politics as a ‘benign elite democracy’ whilst demonstrating the Supreme Court's vital contribution to the political structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Supreme Court and Benign Elite Democracy in Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, Hiroshi Itoh presents the first empirical study of judicial decision making under Japan's Constitution. He examines the Supreme Court’s records regarding the protection of civil rights and liberties, the preservation of the conformity of lower levels of laws and regulations to the Constitution, and the maintenance of the Court's relationships to the political branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe analysis of these three aspects of constitutional litigation reveals how the Supreme Court contributes to the efficacy of constitutional democracy by keeping the system adaptable to the ever-changing environment in and around Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608176410860,"sku":"9780754676034","price":626.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780754676034-the-supreme-court-and-benign-elite-democracy-in-japan.jpg?v=1778187845"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hiroshi-itoh.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}