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Taylor & Francis Ltd Taiwan
Book SynopsisIn this newly revised and updated seventh edition of Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? Copper examines Taiwan''s geography and history, society and culture, economy, political system and foreign and security politics in the context of Taiwan''s uncertain status, as either a sovereign nation or a province of the People''s Republic of China. Analyzing possible future scenarios and trends that could affect Taiwan's status, the author 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 features to this brand-new edition include: The triumph of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the 2016 elections. The impact of the Trump administration on USTaiwan relations. The rise of popularism. The shift in cross-Strait relations with China given their increased poweTrade Review"John F. Copper provides a comprehensive, yet succinct, analysis of Taiwan’s history, politics, economics, society, and international position that is informative, interesting and highly readable. A major contribution of the text is the way he discusses what each facet of Taiwan’s experience implies for the central question of whether it is an independent nation-state or a province of China." Cal M. Clark, Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Auburn University "Copper, a world renowned expert on Taiwan having written a multitude of books on the subject, in Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? he looks at a host of factors to answer the question whether Taiwan is or should be a nation or a province of China. This is a critical issue not only for Taiwan and China but also the United States and the world. The dispute threatens to be the trigger for a war between the U.S. and China that will have global impact. That is why a better understanding of this issue is essential." Thomas J. Bellows, Professor, Department of Political Science and Geography, University of Texas at San Antonio "John Copper provides readers with the field’s best-written and best-organized study of Taiwan." Dennis V. Hickey, Distinguished Professor and The James Morris Endowed Professor of Political Science, Missouri State University "As before, Copper provides a comprehensive, in-depth examination of Taiwan’s developments with fresh insights and new perspectives. A must-have for readers who are interested in Taiwan’s recent political change." Wei-chin Lee, Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Wake Forest University Table of Contents1. The Land and the People 2. History 3. Society 4. Political System 5. The Economy 6. Foreign and Military Policies 7.Summary, Conclusions, the Future
£35.99
Lexington Books The KMT Returns to Power
Book SynopsisIn this book the author examines how the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang or KMT) returned to govern Taiwan after ruling for more than half a century but losing power in 2000 when the opposition Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Chen Shui-bian won the presidency and was reelected in 2004.Out of power and playing the role of opposition party the KMT won legislative and executive elections in 2008. It subsequently won mayoral elections in 2010 and elections again to the legislative and executive branches of government in 2012. The KMT returned to power by resolving internal differences between older and younger factions in the party, maintaining an alliance with friendly parties and preventing philosophical differences from mattering. It was helped by the debilitating corruption of the DPP's President Chen and good campaigning.In assessing these KMT election victories the author concludes that the KMT will probably remain the ruling party for some time. Its reputation for good economic mTrade ReviewCopper frequently and prolifically writes on Taiwan's elections. This volume describes elections in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Reports in chapters 2-4 are abbreviated versions of three monographs published by the University of Maryland series in contemporary Asian studies; because chapters treat the same background information, they are repetitive. In the 2008 presidential election, Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Ma Ying-jeou defeated the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, returning Taiwan's oldest party to power. In the 2010 metropolitan elections of mayors, city council members, and county magistrates, KMT candidates won three of five important mayoral positions. In Taiwan's 2012 presidential/vice presidential and legislative elections, President Ma was reelected, and the legislature remained under KMT control. Copper attributes KMT victories to problems in the opposition movement and to successes of the Nationalist Party in shepherding economic development and political reforms, finding that the KMT is likely "to be the ruling party for some time to come." Copper's casual and colloquial writing style makes the tome accessible to all readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *John Copper has produced an excellent book on the last three major elections in Taiwan in 2008, 2010, and 2012 which were won by the Kuomintang (KMT) following eight years of the presidency of Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party. The book provides a very detailed and insightful analysis of the candidates, issues, and major events for these three elections. Furthermore, it also makes a valuable contribution to the study of Taiwan politics by placing them in the context of the nation’s development of democracy and elections and by using a variety of theories about elections to explain what happened in Taiwan. -- Cal Clark, Auburn UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The Nationalist Party Returns to Power: How and Why? Chapter 2: Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election Chapter 3: Taiwan’s 2009 Metropolitan City Elections Chapter 4: Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential, Vice Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Chapter 5: Conclusions
£47.70
University Press of America As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium
Book SynopsisThis timely volume provides an in-depth analysis of recent events surrounding the conflict between Taiwan and China over Taiwan''s sovereignty. After a thoughtful discussion of the origins of the dispute, Copper examines the hallmark 1996 election in Taiwan that brought to power the first direct elected Chinese chief executive in over 5,000 years. He then discusses the ruling Nationalist Party''s congress and explores how the party is changing in light of democratization and increasing public concerns about political corruption and crime. Finally, Copper addresses the U.S. role in the conflict and examines why Washington has changed its policy concerning Taiwan in recent years.Trade Review...is a handy reference for those who research Taiwan, especially those who are interested in the important events in the second half of the 1990s. * China Quarterly *Unlike many books in political science, 'As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium' will be as helpful to policy-makers as it is to academics. The work as a whole is timely, clear, consistent and accessible. * Pacific Affairs *In a prolific writing career, John F. Cooper has contributed more than most to our understanding of Taiwan's democratisation. His latest offering is a collection of essays previously published in 1997 and 1998 that, though unable to anticipate the result of the 2000 election, nevertheless provides the context to appreciate the full significance of the peaceful transfer of power. * Times Higher Education *...is a handy reference for those who research Taiwan, especially those who are interested in the important events in the second half of the 1990s. * China Quarterly *Unlike many books in political science, 'As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium' will be as helpful to policy-makers as it is to academics. The work as a whole is timely, clear, consistent and accessible. * Pacific Affairs *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Origins of Conflict Across the Taiwan Strait Chapter 3 Taiwan's First Direct Presidential Election Chapter 4 The KMT's 15th Party Congress Chapter 5 U.S. China Policy and Taiwan Chapter 6 Index
£46.80
Lexington Books The KMT Returns to Power
Book SynopsisIn this book the author examines how the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang or KMT) returned to govern Taiwan after ruling for more than half a century but losing power in 2000 when the opposition Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Chen Shui-bian won the presidency and was reelected in 2004.Out of power and playing the role of opposition party the KMT won legislative and executive elections in 2008. It subsequently won mayoral elections in 2010 and elections again to the legislative and executive branches of government in 2012. The KMT returned to power by resolving internal differences between older and younger factions in the party, maintaining an alliance with friendly parties and preventing philosophical differences from mattering. It was helped by the debilitating corruption of the DPP's President Chen and good campaigning.In assessing these KMT election victories the author concludes that the KMT will probably remain the ruling party for some time. Its reputation for good economic mTrade ReviewCopper frequently and prolifically writes on Taiwan's elections. This volume describes elections in 2008, 2010, and 2012. Reports in chapters 2-4 are abbreviated versions of three monographs published by the University of Maryland series in contemporary Asian studies; because chapters treat the same background information, they are repetitive. In the 2008 presidential election, Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Ma Ying-jeou defeated the Democratic Progressive Party candidate, returning Taiwan's oldest party to power. In the 2010 metropolitan elections of mayors, city council members, and county magistrates, KMT candidates won three of five important mayoral positions. In Taiwan's 2012 presidential/vice presidential and legislative elections, President Ma was reelected, and the legislature remained under KMT control. Copper attributes KMT victories to problems in the opposition movement and to successes of the Nationalist Party in shepherding economic development and political reforms, finding that the KMT is likely "to be the ruling party for some time to come." Copper's casual and colloquial writing style makes the tome accessible to all readers. Summing Up: Recommended. All readership levels. * CHOICE *John Copper has produced an excellent book on the last three major elections in Taiwan in 2008, 2010, and 2012 which were won by the Kuomintang (KMT) following eight years of the presidency of Chen Shui-bian of the Democratic Progressive Party. The book provides a very detailed and insightful analysis of the candidates, issues, and major events for these three elections. Furthermore, it also makes a valuable contribution to the study of Taiwan politics by placing them in the context of the nation’s development of democracy and elections and by using a variety of theories about elections to explain what happened in Taiwan. -- Cal Clark, Auburn UniversityTable of ContentsPreface Chapter 1: The Nationalist Party Returns to Power: How and Why? Chapter 2: Taiwan’s 2008 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election Chapter 3: Taiwan’s 2009 Metropolitan City Elections Chapter 4: Taiwan’s 2012 Presidential, Vice Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Chapter 5: Conclusions
£98.10
Scarecrow Press The to Z of Taiwan Republic of China
Book SynopsisTaiwan, an island located off the east coast of southern China, is the largest piece of territory under the jurisdiction of the nation known officially as the Republic of China. Constant debate over whether Taiwan is its own sovereign state, part of the Republic of China, or part of the People''s Republic of China has been going on for years. With Chinese leaders in the People''s Republic of China rejecting Taiwan''s legal separation and vowing that they will resolve the Taiwan issue by military force if necessary and most citizens of Taiwan opposing unification with China in the short run, it would appear that Taiwan faces some tough decisions ahead. The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China) offers insight into Taiwan''s situation through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a map, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary entries on important people, places, events, political parties, and institutions, as well as major political, economic, social, and cult
£40.50
Rlpg/Galleys Donald J. Trump and China
Book SynopsisIn Donald J. Trump and China John F. Copper examines President Trump's views of China that developed before and after he entered office. As a businessman and as a witness to US politics and foreign policy, Trump realized China was the most important country in the world to the United States. He also recognized that one of the key difficulties in American trade policy was the imbalance between the US and China. Copper argues that Trump blamed policy makers for the disparity and was determined to rectify the imbalance. President Trump undertook formulating a new China policy in spite of nonsupporters in the Democratic Party, the media, academia, and Hollywood. Donald Trump accepted China's rise as an economic power and felt he could negotiate with President Xi to construct a positive relationship that would benefit both countries, save the global financial system, curb nuclear proliferation, and save the environment. Ultimately, Copper asserts that Trump knew a constructive relationship Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgment Chapter 1: President Donald Trump’s Upbringing, Thoughts and his Understanding of China Chapter 2: President Obama’s China Policy Legacy Chapter 3: Has President Obama Driven (bird caged) President-Elect Trump into a Conflict with China Chapter 4: Why China Likes Donald Trump: History Tells Us Something Chapter 5: President Trump’s Decision to Honor the One-China Policy: How Best to Explain It? Chapter 6: China’s Challenge to America: Its Foreign Aid and Investments and its Role as the World Builder Chapter 7: The Trump-Xi Meeting: Success or Failure Chapter 8: Has President Trumps Worldview Become More Discernible? Chapter 9: Does the U.S. Expect Too Much of China in Dealing with North Korea? Chapter 10: Opponents and Supporters of China’s One Belt One Road Project Chapter 11: President Trump Dismisses Steve Bannon—the China Policy Factor Chapter 12: The U.S. Liberal Media’s Treatment of President Trump’s Asia Trip Versus the Asian Reporting Chapter 13: Explaining the Recent Tension in U.S.-China Relations Chapter 14: The U.S. Trade Deficit with China: Facing Dilemmas Chapter 15: The Worsening U.S. Trade Deficit with China: Heading for a Trade War? Chapter 16: The Top Two Targets of Western Liberal Media Bias: President Donald Trump and China Chapter 17: Avoiding as U.S.-China Trade War: Understanding Donald Trump May Help Chapter 18: Will the Western Media Prod America and China into War? Chapter 19: Understanding the U.S.-China Impasse on North Korea Chapter 20: Will President Trump Ignite a War with China? Chapter 21: China’s Rise as an Innovative Country Chapter 22: Why the U.S. is Losing (has lost?) the Number One World Power Ranking to China Chapter 23: Will China Meddle in America’s Mid-Term Election? Chapter 24: Does President Trump Dislike China or Chinese? On the Contrary! Chapter 25: Dealing with the U.S. Trade Deficit with China Chapter 26: America’s Charges China in Stealing its Intellectual Property and Technology: How True? How Big? How to Fix it? Chapter 27: America and China: Long-Term Friends or Enemies? Index About the Author
£18.99
University Press of America Taiwans Democracy on Trial Political Change
Book SynopsisIn Taiwan''s Democracy on Trial, Professor Copper assesses the process of democratization in Taiwan during the Chen Shui-bian Era (2000 to 2008) and after. He shows that in several respects, most important being press freedom, human rights, ethnic relations, political reform, constitutionalism, and clean governance, democratization regressed. Economic management was not good and relations with the United States were severely strained, which also hurt the Chen administration and explains why the Nationalist Party returned to power in 2008. The democratization process has improved since 2008.Trade ReviewThis is a book to be taken seriously, and it deserves a wide audience - particularly in Taiwan.... Copper's new book is an important addition to the literature on Taiwan's politics and democratization. It is to be hoped that readers can look forward to an expanded second edition in the future, and that the second edition will be translated into Chinese so it may reach a wider audience. * Taiwan Review *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 3 Chapter 2: Democratization during the Chen Shui-bianPresidency-the Early Years Chapter 4 Chapter 3: Democratization during the Later Years of the Chen Presidency Chapter 5 Chapter 4: Chen Shui-bian and Taiwan's Democratization-A Final Argument Chapter 6 Chapter 5: The Chen Shui-bian Era in Retrospect andPresident Ma Ying-jeou Chapter 7 Index Chapter 8 About the Author
£31.50
University Press of America Coping with a Bad Global Image
Book SynopsisThis book assesses the human rights condition in the People''s Republic of China during 1993-94, focusing on how abuses have engendered difficulties for Bejing in international relations. It considers changes in the political and legal systems and Communist ideology (more correctly, its demise) in its appraisal. These, the authors contend, are causative factors of human rights abuses and need to be understood to put the human rights situation in its proper perspective. Such matters as crime, forced labor, and executions are examined in detail to deliniate the worst kinds of human rights abuses as well as current trends. Dissidents, religious advocates, and intellectuals are also a focus of attention. Copublished with the East Asia Research Institute.
£50.40
