Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

by John F. Copper

Overview

Taiwan is a place of contradictions. Its successful economic and political modernization has stimulated the imaginations of most observers. Still, its nation-state status has been constricted and weakened. It covets and pursues peace, yet it is a vortex actor in global strategic/military competition. It is small, yet its importance far exceeds its size. It has long occupied a crucial place in history even though it has not sought this status, yet it appears inevitable that it will continue to do so.

Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China), Fifth Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as aspects of the country’s politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Taiwan.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538184882
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	10/08/2024
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	448
File size:	759 KB

About the Author

John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman distinguished professor (emeritus) at Rhodes College. He is the author of more than 40 books, two of which received book awards, on U.S. Asia policy, China, and Taiwan (20 books) plus numerous academic articles, policy papers, and book chapters. Other notable accomplishments include trnsifying before Congressional committees, serving on important boards such as the East West Center Board of Governors, receiving the International Communications Award for enhancing an understanding of Asia.

Table of Contents

Preface
Reader’s Notes
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Map
Chronology
Introduction
THE DICTIONARY
Appendix A: Presidents, Vice Presidents, and Premiers since 1949
Appendix B: Selected Statistical Data
Bibliography
About the Author

Editorial Reviews

Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan, and explains the importance of each in terms of Taiwan's identity as nation or alternatively its ties to China..

Book News

A timely update, recommended for public and academic libraries.

Choice

Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan, and explains the importance of each in terms of Taiwan's identity as a nation or alternatively its ties to China. Links Taiwan's history, society, economic growth, and politics to its status and importance in the world community. Includes a chronology and an extensive bibliography broken down into 10 categories. Cooper teaches international studies at Rhodes College. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Booknews

The first edition of this dictionary, which is part of the 'Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East' series edited by Jon Woronoff, was published in 1993, and as vast changes have taken place in Taiwan since then, it is laudable that Profes-sor Copper updates this book regularly. . . .[T]his book contains an impressive amount of highly helpful information, and since it is also well written, it makes interesting and enjoyable reading for anyone interested in Taiwan. It is especially recommendable for students, journalists, and researchers. . . .[A] very useful dictionary.” —Rezensionen

From the Publisher

The first edition of this dictionary, which is part of the 'Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East' series edited by Jon Woronoff, was published in 1993, and as vast changes have taken place in Taiwan since then, it is laudable that Profes-sor Copper updates this book regularly.. . .[T]his book contains an impressive amount of highly helpful information, and since it is also well written, it makes interesting and enjoyable reading for anyone interested in Taiwan. It is especially recommendable for students, journalists, and researchers.. . .[A] very useful dictionary.

Rezensionen

... a good balance of historical interpretations, definitions, biographies, and facts and figures that one will find highly useful...In summary, this is a dictionary that is informative and useful, not only to historians, but to scholars in relevant fields of political science, economics, and law.

Pacific Affairs

It is a useful addition to any library's reference collection on international affairs.

American Reference Books Annual

A timely update, recommended for public and academic libraries.

CHOICE

Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan, and explains the importance of each in terms of Taiwan's identity as nation or alternatively its ties to China.

Inc. Book News

It is a useful addition to any library's reference collection on international affairs.

American Reference Books Annual (ARBA)