Taiwan Nation-State or Province?

Name: Taiwan Nation-State or Province?
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ISBN: 9780813346922

ISBN-10: 0813346924

ISBN-13: 9780813346922

Edition: 6th 2013

Authors: John F. Copper

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In this newly revised and updated edition ofTaiwan: Nation-State or Province?John F. Copper examines Taiwan’s geography and history, society and culture, economy, political system, and foreign and security policies in the context of Taiwan’s uncertain political status as either a sovereign nation or a province of the People’s Republic of China. Copper argues that Taiwan’s very rapid and successful democratization suggests Taiwan should be independent and separate from China, while economic links between Taiwan and China indicate the opposite. New to the sixth edition is enhanced coverage of the issues of immigration; the impact of having the world's lowest birthrate; China’s economic and…

Book details

List price: $49.50
Edition: 6th
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Avalon Publishing
Publication date: 12/4/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.726
Language: English



Preface


Acronyms


Map of Taiwan



The Land and the People


Physical Setting


Climate, Soil, and Natural Resources


Population


Ethnic Groups


Culture


Transportation and Communications


The Media


Tourism


Notes



History


Prehistory and Early History


Western and Chinese Rule


Part of the Japanese Empire


World War II


Part of China Again


Taiwan as the Republic of China


Taiwan Ruled by Chiang Ching-kuo


Taiwan Under Lee Teng-hui


Chen Shui-bian's Taiwan


The KMT Returns to Power Under Ma Ying-jeou


Notes



Society


Social Structure and Order


Ethnic Issues


Languages and Religions


Early Forces of Social Change


Economic Development and Social Change


Education


Social Welfare


Other Social Problems


Notes



Political System


Political Culture and Tradition


The Constitution


The National Assembly and the Presidency


The Five-Branch Government


Local Government


Political Parties


Elections


Ideology, Modernization, and the Future


Notes



The Economy


The Economy to 1950


Economic Recovery and Boom: 1950-2000


Economic Growth Strategies


Key Industries and the Taiwan "Economic Miracle"


The Labor Force


Trade, Investment, and Energy


A Model of Economic Development


The Economy Under Chen Shui-bian and Ma Ying-jeou


Notes



Foreign and Military Policies


Background


Diplomatic Decline and Partial Recovery


Domestic Affairs and Foreign Policy


Taiwan's National Security Policy


Taiwan and the United States


Taiwan and the People's Republic of China


Taiwan and the Rest of the World


Ties with International Organizations


Notes



The Future


Beginning Assumptions


The China Factor


The US Factor


Summing Up


Selected Bibliography


Index