Part One. The Japanese challenge : A mirror for America -- The Japanese miracle -- Part Two. Japanese successes : Knowledge: Pursuit and consensus -- The state: Meritocratic guidance and private initiative -- Politics: Higher interests and fair shares -- The large company: Identification and performance -- Basic education: Quality and equality -- Welfare: Security without entitlement -- Crime control: Enforcement and public support -- Part Three : American response : Lessons: Can a Western Nation learn from the East?

1. Japan -- Social conditions -- 1945
2. Japan -- Economic conditions -- 1945-
3. Japan -- Politics and government -- 1945-