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Politics in Japan is undergoing a major transformation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has, since 2012,

This book explains the increasing importance of value politics in Europe and Japan, shedding light on various arenas: social values; parties, elections and poli

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