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Roy (Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies) contends that Taiwan's political history is best understood as a continuous struggle for security. He integrates an understanding of Taiwan's domestic politics with its foreign affairs, particularly relations with mainland China, in this narrative of the island's political history. Contemporary b&w photos are included. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Table of Contents

Taiwan's early history — The Japanese occupation — The return of mainland rule — Martial law and Kuomintang domination — Taiwan in the Cold War — The opposition's struggle and breakthrough — Taiwan under Lee Teng-hui — The DPP captures the presidency — Taiwan's history and Taiwan's future.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780801488054
Author:
Roy, Denny
Publisher:
Cornell University Press
Location:
Ithaca
Subject:
Politics and government
Subject:
Asia - General
Subject:
Asia - China
Subject:
Government (non-U.S.)
Subject:
Political History
Subject:
Taiwan
Subject:
Government - Comparative
Subject:
Taiwan Politics and government 1945-
Subject:
Politics - General
Subject:
World History - China
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
1412
Publication Date:
20021231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
255
Dimensions:
9.14x6.00x.68 in. .99 lbs.

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