商品簡介
Contesting the early culturalist view, which depicted Japan in the thrall of weak consumerism and legal consciousness, this book follows the evolution of its product liability regime, focusing specifically on the Product Liability Law of 1994. Japanese product liability law and practice are reassessed in a truly global context. Japan's system is compared with that in the European Union and Australia, and contrasted with the US model. This also allows for a balanced appraisal of related topical issues in Japan, such as the outbreak to 'mad cow disease' and the government's commitment to improve access to courts.
Developing insights from a number of disciplines and with a detailed analysis of legislation, case law and academic theory, Product Safety and Liability Law in Japan contributes significantly to the understanding to contemporary Japan, its consumers and its law. It is also of practical use to all professionals exposed to product liability regimes evolving in Japan and other major economies.
作者簡介
Luke Nottage is a Senior Lecturer at Sydney University Law Faculty and founding Co-director of the Australian Network for Japanese Law.
