Taiwan's Modernization in Global Perspective

by Peter C.Y. Chow

In five decades, Taiwan has shifted from an authoritarian regime to a multi-party democracy, has moved steadily toward modernization, and has become an economically affluent, socially pluralistic society. Its experience provides valuable lessons for developing countries. This book offers a critical assessment of Taiwan's path to modernization, focusing particularly on developments of constitutional democracy and the rule of law, democratic transition...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275970809
• ISBN13: 9780275970802
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.4" x 9.5"