Tanaka: The Making of Postwar Japan (Profiles in Power, 37)

Kakuei Tanaka was the most powerful politician in Japan for nearly two decades, and his followers have dominated Japanese politics for most of the country's recent history. This account of his life and times explores the public profile and private power-broking of this controversial politician, shedding light on the political history of modern Japan. Babb teaches Japanese politics at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)