Fr. 66.00

Taiwan, Humanitarianism and Global Governance

English · Paperback / Softback

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Guilloux explores the complexities and dilemmas of providing humanitarian aid to people in need and distress, especially underlined by Taiwan's unclear status in the global arena, and how in its efforts Taiwan faces both international isolation and opposition from the People's Republic of China at multiple levels.

List of contents

1. Introduction 2. Analytical Framework: States and Governance 3. Taiwan: State, Governance and Society in Perspective 4. Taiwan’s Who Campaign: Key Governance Elements 5. Taiwan’s Who Campaign: Discussion 6. Taiwan’s Medical and Humanitarian Aid Experience: Key Governance Elements 7. Taiwan’s Medical and Humanitarian Aid Experience: Discussion 8. Conclusion: A Revisiting

About the author

Alain Guilloux gained aPhD in political science from the University of Hong Kong in 2007. He is a former executive, board member and member of the international council of Médecins Sans Frontières and works as aresearcher, consultant, writer and speaker on humanitarian and governance issues.

Summary

Guilloux explores the complexities and dilemmas of providing humanitarian aid to people in need and distress, especially underlined by Taiwan's unclear status in the global arena, and how in its efforts Taiwan faces both international isolation and opposition from the People's Republic of China at multiple levels.

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'This book offers a fascinating insight into how governance in Taiwan works, taking into account the various motives of the different actors.' - Jens Damm, Chang Jung University, The China Journal, No. 63

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