Taiwan''s Presidents - Profiles of the Majestic Six

This book profiles Taiwan's six key presidents focusing on politics, economics, elections, successes and failures in office, popularity and democratization. This book will appeal to students and scholars of Taiwan, political science and international relations.

List of contents

Chapter 1. Introduction: Taiwan’s Presidential System and its Six Majestic Presidents; Chapter 2. President Chiang Kai-shek; Chapter 3. President Chiang Ching-kuo; Chapter 4. President Lee Teng-hui; Chapter 5. President Chen Shui-bian; Chapter 6. President Ma Ying-jeou; Chapter 7. President Tsai Ing-wen; Chapter 8. Summing Up, Conclusions and Final Thoughts; Index

About the author

John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies (emeritus) at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of more than 40 books on China, Taiwan, and U.S. Asia policy. Professor Copper’s most recent books include Taiwan’s Politics in Action: Struggling to Win at the Ballot Box, Taiwan: Nation-State or Province? (7th edition), Donald J. Trump and China, and Taiwan at a Tipping Point: The Democratic Progressive Party’s Return to Power.

Summary

This book profiles Taiwan’s six key presidents focusing on politics, economics, elections, successes and failures in office, popularity and democratization. This book will appeal to students and scholars of Taiwan, political science and international relations.

Product details

• Authors: John F Copper, John F. Copper, John F. (Rhodes College Copper, Copper John F.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.08.2024
• EAN: 9781032698144
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3269814-4
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / General, Taiwan, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Leadership, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / General, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / General, Political leaders & leadership, Political leaders and leadership