Taiwan: Nation-State or Province?

by Copper,John F

• ISBN13: 9780813346922
• ISBN10: 0813346924
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Nonspecific Binding
• Copyright: 2012-12-04
• Publisher: Routledge

Summary

In this newly revised and updated edition of Taiwan : 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 military rise and America's decli≠ Taiwan's relations with China, the United States, and Japan; and the KMT's (Nationalist Party) return to power. The new edition will also examine the implications of the 2012 presidential election. A selected bibliography guides students in further research.

Author Biography

John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies Emeritus at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of more than twenty-five books on Taiwan, China, and Asian affairs.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. xi
Acronyms	p. xiii
Map of Taiwan	p. xiv
The Land and the People	p. 1
Physical Setting	p. 2
Climate, Soil, and Natural Resources	p. 6
Population	p. 8
Ethnic Groups	p. 12
Culture	p. 15
Transportation and Communications	p. 18
The Media	p. 21
Tourism	p. 24
Notes	p. 26
History	p. 30
Prehistory and Early History	p. 31
Western and Chinese Rule	p. 34
Part of the Japanese Empire	p. 38
World War II	p. 41
Part of China Again	p. 44
Taiwan as the Republic of China	p. 46
Taiwan Ruled by Chiang Ching-kuo	p. 51
Taiwan Under Lee Teng-hui	p. 54
Chen Shui-bian's Taiwan	p. 57
The KMT Returns to Power Under Ma Ying-jeou	p. 61
Notes	p. 63
Society	p. 69
Social Structure and Order	p. 70
Ethnic Issues	p. 72
Languages and Religions	p. 78
Early Forces of Social Change	p. 84
Economic Development and Social Change	p. 87
Education	p. 92
Social Welfare	p. 96
Other Social Problems	p. 100
Notes	p. 103
Political System	p. 108
Political Culture and Tradition	p. 109
The Constitution	p. 112
The National Assembly and the Presidency	p. 116
The Five-Branch Government	p. 120
Local Government	p. 126
Political Parties	p. 130
Elections	p. 137
Ideology, Modernization, and the Future	p. 142
Notes	p. 145
The Economy	p. 150
The Economy to 1950	p. 151
Economic Recovery and Boom: 1950-2000	p. 154
Economic Growth Strategies	p. 159
Key Industries and the Taiwan "Economic Miracle"	p. 163
The Labor Force	p. 166
Trade, Investment, and Energy	p. 170
A Model of Economic Development	p. 176
The Economy Under Chen Shui-bian and Ma Ying-jeou	p. 178
Notes	p. 181
Foreign and Military Policies	p. 185
Background	p. 186
Diplomatic Decline and Partial Recovery	p. 188
Domestic Affairs and Foreign Policy	p. 191
Taiwan's National Security Policy	p. 195
Taiwan and the United States	p. 199
Taiwan and the People's Republic of China	p. 204
Taiwan and the Rest of the World	p. 209
Ties with International Organizations	p. 214
Notes	p. 218
The Future	p. 222
Beginning Assumptions	p. 223
The China Factor	p. 227
The US Factor	p. 232
Summing Up	p. 235
Selected Bibliography	p. 237
Index	p. 247
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