Government and Politics in Taiwan
by Dafydd Fell
2nd Edition
Publisher: Routledge
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781138187399 |
| eText ISBN | 9781317285069 |
| Publisher | Routledge |
| Publishing Year | 2018 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 312 |
Government and Politics in Taiwan, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that introduces the key institutions, political processes, and historical developments that have shaped governance in Taiwan. The volume traces the island's modern political trajectory, examining the era of martial law and the subsequent transition to democracy.
Coverage addresses constitutional structures, party politics, and electoral systems, while also analyzing competing conceptions of national identity. In addition, the book explores Taiwan's external relations, examining how the island seeks international space while managing cross-Strait relations.
Intended for courses in Taiwanese, Chinese, and East Asian politics, this textbook incorporates pedagogical tools including end-of-chapter study questions to support student coursework.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to government and politics in Taiwan
Chapter 2: Authoritarian rule: The politics of martial law in Taiwan
Chapter 3: Transition to democracy and democratic consolidation
Chapter 4: Taiwan’s government and constitutional structure
Chapter 5: Electoral politics: Milestones, electoral systems and political communication
Chapter 6: Party politics in Taiwan
Chapter 7: Local and factional politics
Chapter 8: Competing national identities
Chapter 9: Taiwan’s external relations: Balancing international space and cross-Strait relations
Chapter 10: From Leninist corporatist state to vibrant civil society: The emergence and role of social movements
Chapter 11: Is democracy working in Taiwan? Social welfare, political corruption and LGBT rights
Chapter 12: Taiwan under divided government 2000-2008: The Chen Shui-bian era
Chapter 13: Taiwan’s Politics Under Ma Ying-jeou and beyond
Chapter 14: A multitude of political miracles and future challenges
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