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This Newly Revised Clearly-presented Text Looks At Japan's Economic History From The Nineteenth Century Through To World War Ii. Within A Framework Based On The Theories And Approaches Of Development Studies, It Demonstrates The Relevance Of Japan's Pre-war Experience To The Problems Facing Developing Countries Today, And Draws Out The Historical Roots Of The Institutions And Practices On Which Japan's Post-war Economic Miracle Was Based. New Features Include: · Fresh Theoretical Perspectives · Additional Material Derived From New Sources · Increased Number Of Case Studies · Fully Up-dated References And Bibliography. This Broad-ranging Textbook Is Both Topical And Easy-to-use And Will Be Of Immense Use To Those Seeking An Understanding Of Japanese Economic Development.