In this textbook, researchers from renowned Taiwanese universities describe the main features of Taiwan's political system and state administration. The topics covered in this second, comprehensively updated and expanded edition include the country's changing political culture, political parties and local factions, its legislature 1949-2024 and its judicial system. It also looks at interest groups, the selection of the elite and the structure of the civil service as well as the indigenous population. This book will particularly appeal to researchers, students, journalists and political education organisations as well as all those looking for a balanced presentation of essential background information on Taiwan's political system.
With contributions by
Yen-liang Chen | Cheng-ming Chu | Hui-yen Hsu | Po-yen Hu | Ed Ming-hui Huang | Peter Kang | Ren-chuan Kevin Kao | Hsiao-wei Kuan | Tzung-shiun Li | Yu-ceng Liao | Jih-wen Lin | I-chun Liu | Bing-yan Lu | Yue-chang Lue | Markus Porsche-Ludwig | Chen-kuo Shih | Chi-nien Wang | Hurng-jyuhn Wang | Chung-li Wu
