'Strange's methodology proves highly effective for, in supporting his main argument with detailed case study material, he is also reinforcing a sub-theme of the book that there is no such thing as a "typical" Japanese firm but considerable differences in both the motivation and effect of such investment across industries.' - - Marie Conte-Helm, The Higher Education Supplement

• 1 Introduction 2 The Theoretical Framework 3 The Japanese Economy 4 Japan and the European Community 5 Inward Direct Investment in the United Kingdom 6 Industry Case-Studies 7 Company Case-Studies 8 Observations from the Case-Studies 9 Overseas Investment and Structural Adjustment in the Japanese Economy 10 The Effect on the UK Economy of Overseas Investment by Japanese Manufacturing Companies 11 Final Comments

'Strange's methodology proves highly effective for, in supporting his main argument with detailed case study material, he is also reinforcing a sub-theme of the book that there is no such thing as a "typical" Japanese firm but considerable differences in both the motivation and effect of such investment across industries.' - - Marie Conte-Helm, The Higher Education Supplement

• 1 Introduction 2 The Theoretical Framework 3 The Japanese Economy 4 Japan and the European Community 5 Inward Direct Investment in the United Kingdom 6 Industry Case-Studies 7 Company Case-Studies 8 Observations from the Case-Studies 9 Overseas Investment and Structural Adjustment in the Japanese Economy 10 The Effect on the UK Economy of Overseas Investment by Japanese Manufacturing Companies 11 Final Comments