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Summary:

Taiwan's history and future are intimately tied to democratization, decolonialism, national identity, economic interdependence, multiculturalism and modern values - all set against an ever-present security dimension. This short book illuminates how its fate will determine the direction of today's global order.

Table of Contents:

• Intro
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Contents
• Preface
• Map
• 1. Why Taiwan matters
• 2. Taiwan's many histories
• 3. Decided by the Taiwanese people
• 4. Taiwan and the ROC
• 5. Sacred and inviolable
• 6. One China, multiple considerations
• 7. "The most dangerous place in the world"
• 8. Taiwan's political economy
• 9. Taiwan's international position
• 10. Taiwan's future
• Glossary
• Guide to further reading
• References
• Index

Author/Creator:

Sullivan, Jonathan (Jonathan L.) , author

Contributors:

Nachman, Lev , author

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Taiwan: a contested democracy under threat [by Sullivan, J.]

Other Related Resources:

Print version: Taiwan [by Sullivan, J.] (Newcastle upon Tyne : Agenda Publishing,c2023 — ISBN 9781788216715)

Related Series:

Flashpoints

Subjects:

Democratization — Taiwan

Taiwan — History

Taiwan — Politics and government

Taiwan — Social conditions

Physical Description:

1 online resource.

Call Numbers:

DS799.62 .S85 2023eb

ISBNs:

9781788216739 (electronic bk.)
1788216733 (electronic bk.)
9781788216722 (electronic bk.)
1788216725 (electronic bk.)

OCLC Numbers:

1402814852

Other Control Numbers:

EBC7237379 (source: MiAaPQ)
[Unknown Type]: ybp305721363