{"product_id":"contemporary-taiwan-kristina-kironska-9781032801483","title":"Contemporary Taiwan: More Than a Flashpoint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new textbook presents an excellent introduction to the most important aspects of contemporary Taiwanese society, politics, economy, and international relations in a comprehensive and reader-friendly way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIllustrating Taiwan as more than just a military hot spot - also as a vibrant democracy, a beacon of human rights, a technological leader, and an economic hub - each chapter poses a fundamental question, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did the island develop?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did Taiwan become a democracy?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does it combine tradition and modernity?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat human rights problems does Taiwan encounter?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow did Taiwan become an Asian Tiger?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does it live with its neighbours?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow does diplomacy work when you're not internationally recognized?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eContemporary Taiwan is an excellent resource for students of Taiwan Studies, international relations, political science, and global studies, as well as think tanks, consultants, and journalists seeking critical and balanced background information on contemporary Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristina Kironska\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032801484\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032801483\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.26d","brand":"Kristina Kironska","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114034114815,"sku":"9781032801483","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_742376d3-aade-40d6-b4cb-e6c60280f33c.jpg?v=1769618698","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/contemporary-taiwan-kristina-kironska-9781032801483","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}