The late twentieth century witnessed rapid changes not only in
Taiwan's economy, but also in its identity. Both economic as well
as ideological restructuring have been basic elements in the
transformation of postwar Taiwan, as rapid democratization opened a
Pandora's Box, and stirred a whirlwind of social discord. This
volume considers such important questions as whether the old
Taiwanese work ethic is a relic of the past, and whether Taiwan is
likely to become a battleground of ideological wars.
The book addresses Taiwanese nostalgia for Chinese culture; the
rise and fall of postwar Taiwanese agrarian culture; the
transformation of farmers' social consciousness in the period
1950-1970; the place of Confucianism in postwar Taiwan; and the
awakening of the "self" and the development of a Taiwanese national
identity in the post-World War II period. Finally, it considers
whether "mutual historical understanding" may be the basis for
Taiwan-Mainland relations in the twenty-first century. This second
edition includes a new chapter on the history of Taiwan after World
War II, incorporating additional developments in Taiwan in the past
decade.
Insights extrapolated from an understanding of history are
essential for grasping and solving the basic problems Taiwan now
faces and, above all, the conflicted relationship between Taiwan
and Mainland China. The book's thematic undercurrent is the
question of Taiwan and Mainland China: How do we deal with the
tension between cultural China and political China?
General
Imprint: |
AldineTransaction
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2014 |
First published: |
2014 |
Authors: |
Chun-chieh Huang
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 30mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Paper over boards / With dust jacket
|
Pages: |
234 |
Edition: |
2nd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4128-5392-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4128-5392-3 |
Barcode: |
9781412853927 |
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