As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium: Essays on Politics and Foreign Affairs
This timely volume provides an in-depth analysis of recent events
surrounding the conflict between Taiwan and China over Taiwan's
sovereignty. After a thoughtful discussion of the origins of the
dispute, Copper examines the hallmark 1996 election in Taiwan that
brought to power the first direct elected Chinese chief executive
in over 5,000 years. He then discusses the ruling Nationalist
Party's congress and explores how the party is changing in
light of democratization and increasing public concerns about
political corruption and crime. Finally, Copper addresses the U.S.
role in the conflict and examines why Washington has changed its
policy concerning Taiwan in recent years.
...is a handy reference for those who research Taiwan, especially those who are interested in the important events in the second half of the 1990s. China Quarterly Unlike many books in political science, 'As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium' will be as helpful to policy-makers as it is to academics. The work as a whole is timely, clear, consistent and accessible. Pacific Affairs In a prolific writing career, John F. Cooper has contributed more than most to our understanding of Taiwan's democratisation. His latest offering is a collection of essays previously published in 1997 and 1998 that, though unable to anticipate the result of the 2000 election, nevertheless provides the context to appreciate the full significance of the peaceful transfer of power. Times Higher Education Supplement ...is a handy reference for those who research Taiwan, especially those who are interested in the important events in the second half of the 1990s. China Quarterly Unlike many books in political science, 'As Taiwan Approaches the New Millennium' will be as helpful to policy-makers as it is to academics. The work as a whole is timely, clear, consistent and accessible. Pacific Affairs
John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies, Rhodes College.
