Taiwan s Struggle: Voices of the Taiwanese (Paperback)

This comprehensive book explores contemporary Taiwan from the perspective of the Taiwanese themselves. In a unique set of original essays leading Taiwanese figures consider the country s history politics society economy identity and future prospects. The volume provides a forum for a diversity of local voices who are rarely heard in the power struggle between China and the United States over Taiwan s future. Whether it will be absorbed by China continue in its current limbo as an unrecognized state or seek outright independence and national sovereignty remains an open question. Reflecting the deep ethnic and political differences that are essential to understanding Taiwan today this work provides a nuanced introduction to its role in international politics. Contributions by: Andrew C. Chang Chang Chang-yi David Pochih Chen Chen Yi-shen Chi Guo-chung Strong C. Chuang Frank S. T. Hsiao Jolan Hsieh Joseph C. C. Kuo Lee Shiao-feng Shyu-tu Lee Lee Teng-hui Marie Lin Jay Tsu-yi Loo Lu Hsiu-lien Annette Peng Ming-min George Sung Michael M. Tsai Tsay Ting-kuei (Aquia) Tu Kuo-ch ing Jack F. Williams Wong Ming-hsien Wu Rong-i Wu Rwei-ren and C. Eugene Yeh.