This book, first published in 1988, assembles a key pool of references in English to help study the ‘Japanese economic challenge’ of the 1980s. Collectively, these writings chronicle the historical, social and cultural background of Japan’s spectacular industrial take-off. They describe, analyse and interpret the diverse manifestations of Japan’s economic growth.
1. Glossary
2. Sources of Periodical Articles
3. Topical Guide
4.
Reference Materials: Books
5. General Works: History, Society, Culture,
Foreign Relations
6. Background to the Japanese Economy
7. Industrial Policy
8. Trade and Trade Relations
9. Labor, Social Policy, Employment, Women
10.
The Japanese Corporate World
11. Japanese Management
12. Productivity,
Quality, Quality Control
13. Dimensions and Considerations of the Japanese
Economic Challenge
14. Response to the Japanese Economic Challenge
15. Author
Index
Michael Keresztesi
