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Dangerous Strait : The U. S. -Taiwan-China Crisis Hardcover
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- Book Title
- Dangerous Strait : The U. S. -Taiwan-China Crisis Hardcover
- ISBN
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231135645
ISBN-13
9780231135641
eBay Product ID (ePID)
43743015
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
288 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Dangerous Strait : the U. S. -Taiwan-China Crisis
Subject
Asia / General, International Relations / General, Asia / China
Publication Year
2005
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Political Science, History
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.1 in
Item Weight
19.3 Oz
Item Length
0.9 in
Item Width
0.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2004-059373
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
The contributors successfully explain the historical evolution of the cross-strait situation and provide solid analysis of the complex relations., Tucker's Dangerous Strait analyzes both cross-strait relations and U.S. policy toward the Taiwan issue, providing essential context and thoughts on how to avert disaster., "Tucker's Dangerous Straitanalyzes both cross-strait relations and U.S. policy toward the Taiwan issue, providing essential context and thoughts on how to avert disaster." -- Warren I. Cohen, National Interest, "Tucker's Dangerous Straitanalyze both cross-strait relations and U.S. policy toward the Taiwan issue, providing essential context and thoughts on how to avert disaster." -- Warren I. Cohen, National Interest, " Dangerous Straitis an outstanding book, uniquely authoritative and uniquely sober and careful in all its assertions." -- Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, " Dangerous Strait is an outstanding book, uniquely authoritative and uniquely sober and careful in all its assertions." -- Bradley Winterton, Taipei Times, " Dangerous Straitbrings together an invaluable collection of authoritative and incisive contributions by leading academic authorities." -- Rod Wye, Asian Affairs, Dangerous Strait brings together an invaluable collection of authoritative and incisive contributions by leading academic authorities., Dangerous Strait is an outstanding book, uniquely authoritative and uniquely sober and careful in all its assertions., "This book contains a wealth of information and timely studies... [and] is to be commended." -- Mei-Chin Lee, Pacific Affairs
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
327.73051/09/045
Table Of Content
Acknowledgments Contributors List of Abbreviations 1: Dangerous Strait: Introduction, by Nancy Bernkopf Tucker 2 The Unfinished Business of Taiwan's Democratization, by Shelley Rigger 3: Building a Taiwanese Republic: The Independence Movement, 1945-Present, by Steven Phillips 4: Lee Teng-hui and "Separatism," by Richard Bush 5: China-Taiwan Economic Linkage: Between Insulation and Superconductivity, by T. J. Cheng 6: Taiwan's Defense Reforms and Military Modernization Program: Objectives, Achievements, and Obstacles, by Michael D. Swaine 7: U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation: Enhancing an Unofficial Relationship, by Michael S. Chase 8: Strategic Ambiguity or Strategic Clarity?, by Nancy Bernkopf Tucker Notes Index
Synopsis
Dangerous Strait provides fresh perspectives on the complex political, economic, and strategic issues of the Taiwan Strait. Essays examine a variety of topics, which include the movement for independence and its place in Taiwanese domestic politics, the underlying weaknesses of democracy in Taiwan, and the significance of China and Taiwan's economic interdependence. In the area of security, contributors provide incisive critiques of Taiwan's incomplete military modernization, the strains in U.S.-Taiwan relations and their differing interpretations of China's intentions, and the misguided inclination to abandon Washington's traditional policy of strategic ambiguity., Today the most dangerous place on earth is arguably the Taiwan Strait, where a war between the United States and China could erupt out of miscalculation, misunderstanding, or accident. How and to what degree Taiwan pursues its own national identity will have profound ramifications in its relationship with China as well as in relations between China and the United States. Events late in 2004 demonstrated the volatility of the situation, as Taiwan's legislative elections unexpectedly preserved a slim majority for supporters of closer relations with China. Beijing, nevertheless, threatened to pass an anti-secession law, apt to revitalize pro-independence forces in Taiwan--and make war more likely. Taking change as a central theme, these essays by prominent scholars and practitioners in the arena of U.S.-Taiwan-Chinese relations combine historical context with timely analysis of an accelerating crisis. The book clarifies historical developments, examines myths about past and present policies, and assesses issues facing contemporary policymakers. Moving beyond simplistic explanations that dominate discussion about the U.S.-Taiwan-China relationship, Dangerous Strait challenges common wisdom and approaches the political, economic, and strategic aspects of the cross-Strait situation anew. The result is a collection that provides fresh and much-needed insights into a complex problem and examines the ways in which catastrophe can be avoided. The essays examine a variety of issues, including the movement for independence and its place in Taiwanese domestic politics; the underlying weaknesses of democracy in Taiwan; and the significance of China and Taiwan's economic interdependence. In the security arena, contributors provide incisive critiques of Taiwan's incomplete military modernization; strains in U.S.-Taiwan relations and their differing interpretations of China's intentions; and the misguided inclination among some U.S. policymakers to abandon Washington's traditional policy of strategic ambiguity.
LC Classification Number
E183.8.C5D26 2005
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