The Renaissance of Takefu

How People and the Local Past Changed the Civic Life of a Regional Japanese Town

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, City Planning & Urban Development, History, Asian, Japan
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Author: Guven Peter Witteveen ISBN: 9781135953485
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: May 5, 2004
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Guven Peter Witteveen
ISBN: 9781135953485
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: May 5, 2004
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book tells the story of a citizen group through the example and results of their participation in local civic life. The book draws attention to the complicated conditions under which civic participation may succeed. The story is about the individuals and organizations in the regional Japanese town of Takefu, but these events are also placed in the context of the surrounding Japanese Sea region of west Japan and the wider currents of the Japanese nation-state at the time. Also inlcludes maps.

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This book tells the story of a citizen group through the example and results of their participation in local civic life. The book draws attention to the complicated conditions under which civic participation may succeed. The story is about the individuals and organizations in the regional Japanese town of Takefu, but these events are also placed in the context of the surrounding Japanese Sea region of west Japan and the wider currents of the Japanese nation-state at the time. Also inlcludes maps.

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