Taiwan in Transformation 1895-2005: The Challenge of a New Democracy to an Old Civilization

by Chun-Chieh Huang

The last decade of the twentieth century witnessed rapid changes not only in global politics but also in Taiwan's quests for new identities. The notorious martial law was lifted in July 1987, and long-repressed calls for democratization began to be heard that caught worldwide attention. In tandem with economic transformation, the entire world of thought in Taiwan underwent significant changes. Both economic and ideological restructuring have been...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412807271
• ISBN13: 9781412807272
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.4" x 9.0"