Paul J.
Kramer
Social Scientist
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Ad-Hoc Analysis
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Is Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party experiencing its downfall?
Japan’s recent snap election has been described as a “seismic” shift which might send Asia’s “most stable democracy into chaos.” Let me give you a more nuanced view, based on my recent fieldwork in Japan.
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Another blog, seriously?
You might be wondering: Does the world really need another blog? Or perhaps, who asked for your opinion, Paul? Let me clear up those questions. Welcome to my new blog!
Also, have a look at my CV!
Hi, I’m Paul!
I’m a social scientist specialized in Japanese Politics and Society. I’m trained in political science and sociology with a strong focus on interdisciplinary mixed-method research.
My current focus is understanding the non-legalistic governance approach of “self-restraint” to the Covid-19 pandemic in Japan. I combine the perspectives of the Sociology of Law, Politics and Governance Studies to understand the interactions between the civil society, government in rural communities and the framework of laws, norms and morals.
On my blog Ad-hoc Analysis, you will find some of my thoughts on current events, lightweight analysis of society and politics, and interesting findings from my research that wouldn’t fit any other publishing format.