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 195-970; 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: |
Routledge
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2017 |
First published: |
2014 |
Authors: |
Chun-chieh Huang
|
Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
233 |
Edition: |
2nd edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-51520-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
General
|
LSN: |
1-138-51520-5 |
Barcode: |
9781138515208 |
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