Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China)

by John F. Copper

Overview

Provides detailed information on places, events, and people in Taiwan and explains the importance of each while relating most of Taiwan's identity as a nation or alternatively its ties to China. The information contained in this book also links Taiwan's history, society, economic growth, and politics, to its status and importance in the world community. A comprehensive chronology of events and an exhaustive bibliography.

Author Biography: John F. Copper is the Stanley J. Buckman Distinguished Professor of International Studies at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He is the author of over twenty books on Taiwan and China, in addition to numerous articles and shorter studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781538184875
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/05/2024
Series:	Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East
Edition description:	Fifth Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

John F. Copper is Stanley J. Buckman Professor Emieritus of International Studies at Rhodes College, in Memphis. He is the author of more than thirty books on Asia, China, and Taiwan.

Table of Contents

Editor’s Foreword, Jon Woronoff
Preface
Reader’s Note
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

... 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)