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Taiwan's Struggle: Voices of the Taiwanese

Editat de Shyu-tu Lee, Jack F. Williams
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 27 iul 2016
This comprehensive book explores contemporary Taiwan from the perspective of the Taiwanese themselves. In a unique set of original essays, leading Taiwanese figures consider the country's history, politics, society, economy, identity, and future prospects. The volume provides a forum for a diversity of local voices, who are rarely heard in the power struggle between China and the United States over Taiwan's future. Whether it will be absorbed by China, continue in its current limbo as an unrecognized state, or seek outright independence and national sovereignty remains an open question. Reflecting the deep ethnic and political differences that are essential to understanding Taiwan today, this work provides a nuanced introduction to its role in international politics.

Contributions by: Andrew C. Chang, Chang Chang-yi David, Pochih Chen, Chen Yi-shen, Chi Guo-chung, Strong C. Chuang, Frank S. T. Hsiao, Jolan Hsieh, Joseph C. C. Kuo, Lee Shiao-feng, Shyu-tu Lee, Lee Teng-hui, Marie Lin, Jay Tsu-yi Loo, Lu Hsiu-lien Annette, Peng Ming-min, George Sung, Michael M. Tsai, Tsay Ting-kuei (Aquia), Tu Kuo-ch'ing, Jack F. Williams, Wong Ming-hsien, Wu Rong-i, Wu Rwei-ren, and C. Eugene Yeh.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781442272507
ISBN-10: 1442272503
Pagini: 316
Ilustrații: 6 b/w illustrations; 2 b/w photos; 1 table
Dimensiuni: 154 x 225 x 17 mm
Greutate: 0.42 kg
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Locul publicării:New York, United States

Cuprins

Introduction: Listening to the Voices of the Taiwanese
Shyu-tu Lee and Jack F. Williams
Part I: Society and Identity
Chapter 1: Establishing a Taiwan-Centered Identity
Lee Teng-hui
Chapter 2: Fragment of/f Empires: The Peripheral Formation of Taiwanese Nationalism
Wu Rwei-ren
Chapter 3: Two Different Cultures: Taiwan vs. China
Lee Shiao-feng
Chapter 4: Democratization in Taiwan: Lifting the Blacklist
George Sung
Chapter 5: The Struggle against KMT Rule: A Personal Memoir
Strong C. Chuang
Chapter 6: Nonviolent Struggle in Taiwan: A Personal Memoir
Tsay Ting-kuei (Aquia)
Chapter 7: Retracing the Han among the Taiwanese
Marie Lin
Chapter 8: Subjectivity and Tradition in Taiwanese Literature
Tu Kuo-ch'ing
Chapter 9: Development of Human Rights Consciousness in Taiwan
Jolan Hsieh
Part II: International Status
Chapter 10: The International Status of the Taiwanese People
Peng Ming-min
Chapter 11: Pariah Manifesto: The Moral Significance of the Taiwanese Tragedy
Wu Rwei-ren
Chapter 12: The Shaping of Taiwan's Status after World War II
Chen Yi-shen
Chapter 13: Westerners' Perceptions of Taiwan and Taiwanese Anxiety
Andrew C. Chang
Chapter 14: America's Security and Taiwan's Freedom
Jay Tsu-yi Loo
Part III: International Relations
Chapter 15: The "Black Hole" and the "Mystery Force": Taiwan Caught Between China and the United States
Joseph C. C. Kuo
Chapter 16: Silent Annexation: China's Unification Strategy
Wong Ming-hsien and Lu Hsiu-lien Annette
Chapter 17: Threat to Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific Region: The Rise of China's Military Power
Michael M. Tsai
Chapter 18: Economic Integration in East Asia: The Perspective from Taiwan
Wu Rong-i
Chapter 19: ECFA and China's Strategy to the World
Pochih Chen
Part IV: Economy, Technology, and Environment
Chapter 20: Taiwan in the Global Economy: End of the "Miracle"?
Frank S. T. Hsiao
Chapter 21: Development of Taiwan's High-Technology Industries
C. Eugene Yeh and Chi Gou-chung
Chapter 22: Taiwan's Environment at a Pivot Point
Chang Chang-yi David
Bibliography

Recenzii

World interests seldom hear the voices of Taiwanese. Economically, Taiwan is important to the world but politically it is treated as a pawn in Sino-American relations. . . .This book . . . is an important collection of articles written solely by Taiwanese [that shows] who the Taiwanese people are, what they wish for their future, and the importance of Taiwan in the world. [It is] vital reading for people to understand the struggle of the Taiwanese to establish their identity and the significance of democratic Taiwan in the free world.
A comprehensive look at Taiwan and its recent transition to democracy [including] excellent insights by people who were directly involved in the democratic process, from President Lee Teng-hui on down. . . .Kudos to the two editors, Shyu-tu Lee and Jack Williams, for bringing this group of contributors together to present such a wealth of insights and information not found in other analyses by outside scholars. It is indeed a genuinely unique view from the inside. Highly recommended.
The essays in this volume are worthwhile in tracing the evolution of Taiwan's democracy, and could be helpful background for newcomers to the subject.
This volume makes a significant contribution to the literature on Taiwan politics concerning an important issue. The ideas of many leading Taiwanese politicians and intellectuals are presented in their own words; areas of consensus as well as disagreement among Taiwanese identities emerge; and the quality of the essays [makes] the book of considerable interest to specialists on Taiwan and presents vital materials for the policy-making community.
A treasure trove of diverse topics. The rise of nationalism is traced as well as the shaping of culture by history; then there is the matter of the diversity of Taiwan's DNA, the development of human rights; it all ends in how Taiwan's history is clearly separate from that of China.
While a great deal has been written about Taiwan, remarkably little attention has been devoted to the people whose lives are most affected: the Taiwanese themselves. This volume addresses that profound lacuna. The contributors address issues ranging from history, politics, economics, ethnic identity, literature, and international relations that reflect their concerns for their future. Included are academics, former government officials, and public figures-all but one ethnic Taiwanese. Vital reading for all those who would understand this volatile yet vibrant area better.
In today's world, voices from Taiwan struggle for a hearing. Taiwan's Struggle enables many different voices from the island nation to speak internationally. The writings of such former politicians as Lee Teng-hui, Peng Ming-min, Michael Tsai, and Rong-I Wu and such scholars as Rwei-ren Wu, Shiao-feng Lee, Chen Yi-shen, Frank S.T. Hsiao, and Chang-yi David Chang provide stimulating new analyses of the difficulties facing Taiwan.
Written by the people who helped forge Taiwan's recent history, this remarkable book contains a wealth of insights and information not found in other analyses by outside scholars. It is indeed a genuinely unique view from the inside. Highly recommended.