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Book SynopsisExamines the critical role ethnic and national identities play in politics, utilizing the case of Taiwan. Critiquing the conventional interpretation of politics as an ideological battle between liberals and conservatives,
The Taiwan Voter demonstrates in Taiwan the party system and voters' responses are shaped by one powerful determinant of national identity - the China factor.
Trade ReviewThe Taiwan Voter makes a tremendous contribution to the Taiwan literature as a culmination of nearly three decades of scholarly research of public opinion on Taiwan. It appeals to those interested in Taiwan, party identification, voting behavior, and electoral reform. Each chapter provides useful data and solid analysis with findings conveniently synthesized in the conclusion."" - Hans Stockton, University of St. Thomas
""This book demonstrates forcefully how identity politics dominate the political structure of Taiwan. With the current global rise of identity politics, I am confident that this volume will occupy a prominent spot in the standard voting behavior canon for at least the next generation."" - Nathan F. Batto, Academia Sinica
