Dynasties and Democracy: The Inherited Incumbency Advantage in Japan
In: Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center
Frontmatter -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Preface and Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: Dynasties in Democracies -- 2. Putting Japan into Comparative Perspective -- 3. A Comparative Theory of Dynastic Candidate Selection -- 4. Selection: From Family Business to Party Priority -- 5. Election: The Inherited Incumbency Advantage -- 6. Promotion: Dynastic Dominance in the Cabinet -- 7. The Consequences of Dynastic Politics for Representation -- 8. Conclusion: Family Fiefdoms and Party Politics -- Appendix A -- Appendix B -- Notes -- References -- Index