"This is a welcome addition to the international relations and political science literature. In its multidimensional focus on international norms, domestic policy decisions, and the influence of civil society on government decisions, it will be of interest to fellow researchers and to conveners of courses on international relations, international law, Japanese law, political science, and Asian Studies."—Vera Mackie, Japanese Studies "[Refugees, Women, and Weapons] advances an exciting and original argument on international norm adoption and compliance and makes an important contribution to the constructivist school of international relations . . . Flower's book will stand tall in the bookshelves of many scholars of Japan and international relations."—Apichai Shipper, Journal of Japanese Studies "[T]he principal argument on the importance of identity politics in diffusion of human rights norms is an important contribution to the literature. The case studies are comprehensive and well researched. This volume is recommended to everyone interested in international norms and human rights."—Minako Ichikawa Smart, H-Net "Refugees, Women, and Weapons uses complex and compelling arguments about norm adoption and compliance to shed new light on Japanese efforts to adapt to changing international standards of a 'civilization.' This sophisticated, fascinating book is an important contribution to the study of Japanese politics and constructivist international relations theory."—Derek Hall, Wilfrid Laurier University