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About this book
This new textbook presents an excellent introduction to the most important aspects of contemporary Taiwanese society, politics, economy, and international relations in a comprehensive and reader-friendly way.
Illustrating Taiwan as more than just a military hot spot – also as a vibrant democracy, a beacon of human rights, a technological leader, and an economic hub – each chapter poses a fundamental question, including:
- How did the island develop?
- How did Taiwan become a democracy?
- How does it combine tradition and modernity?
- What human rights problems does Taiwan encounter?
- How did Taiwan become an Asian Tiger?
- How does it live with its neighbours?
- How does diplomacy work when you're not internationally recognized?
Contemporary Taiwan is an excellent resource for students of Taiwan Studies, international relations, political science, and global studies, as well as think tanks, consultants, and journalists seeking critical and balanced background information on contemporary Taiwan.
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Yes, you can access Contemporary Taiwan by Kristina Kironska,Eunika Rejtová Yang in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Asian History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Series
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- List of Contributors
- Note on the Transcription of Chinese Names and Nomenclatures
- Foreword
- Introduction: What Should Everybody Know about Taiwan?
- 1 Historical Legacy: How Did Taiwan Become Taiwan?
- 2 Domestic Politics: How Did Taiwan Become a Democracy?
- 3 Society: How Does Taiwan Blend Tradition and Modernity?
- 4 Human Rights: What Are the Roadblocks in an Otherwise Progressive Path?
- 5 Economy and Technologies: How Did Taiwan Become an “Asian Tiger”?
- 6 Cross-Strait Ties: What Is It Like to Live with a Dangerous Neighbor?
- 7 The International Status of Taiwan: How Does a Scarcely Recognized Country Conduct Diplomacy?
- Index