TAIWAN'S POLITICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

“This volume stands out for the way in which it provides a serious, informed and accessible treatment of major trends and developments in Taiwan's politics. It is a highly readable and welcome addition to the literature on East Asian politics. The book should appeal to both academics and practitioners.”

“Famed for its developmental state, strenuous diplomatic efforts, and relatively low-cost democratization, Taiwan is facing new challenges in economic transformation, external relations, and democratic consolidation. This book gives just the perspective we need on understanding the trajectory of the past and the expected thrust of future development on Taiwan. The book is a true delight to browse.”

“This book is a remarkable tour de force of Taiwan's political and economic development and foreign policy challenges in the 21st century by a group of the best scholars on contemporary Taiwan and East Asia. It is a must-read for anyone who is seeking to understand the internal dynamics of Taiwan as well as its interactions with external world, particularly mainland China and the United States.”

“The ten essays in this cohesive volume are marked by a sense of shared purpose that will engage the reader and make him or her read the book in its entirety. This is all too rare a quality in such edited volumes and shows how well the editor worked with each author. Wei-Chin Lee and his very able set contributors have given us a strong edited volume on Taiwan's present day political development and Taiwan's relationships with both China and the United States.”

“This volume will be of interest to general readers and students in East Asia courses, because of its comprehensive, balanced and up-to-date coverage of trends in Taiwan's politics. Specialists in Taiwan studies and cross-Strait relations will find the analyses of Taiwan's democratization valuable as well as the interpretations different authors provide of the challenges to both economic and political development and to the triangular relationships of Taiwan, China and the United States. Wei-Chin Lee has selected contributors who have established credentials in the field and whose chapters add insight to our understanding of Taiwan's recent transformation.”