Contemporary Taiwan : More than a Flashpoint (Hardcover)

Introduction. What should everybody know about Taiwan?? 1. Historical Legacy: How did Taiwan become Taiwan?? 2. Domestic Politics: How did Taiwan become a democracy?? 3. Society: How does Taiwan blend tradition and modernity?? 4. Human Rights: What are the roadblocks in an otherwise progressive path?? 5. Economy and Technologies: How did Taiwan become an 'Asian Tiger'?? 6. Cross-Strait Ties: What it is like to live with a dangerous neighbor?? 7. The International Status of Taiwan: How does a?scarcely recognized country conduct diplomacy?