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Taiwan's Mid-1990s Elections Taking the Final Step to Democracy

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John F. Copper

Book Code: C6207

ISBN: 0-275-96207-5

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-96207-4

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256 pages

Praeger Publishers

Publication: 10/30/1998

List Price: $119.95 (UK Sterling Price: £70.00)

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Media Type: Hardcover

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Description: An assessment of the recent unprecedented Taiwanese democratic elections, which, despite threats from Beijing, set the stage for genuine democracy in Taiwan. A firsthand account of three crucial elections in the 1990s, two of which were unprecedented: the 1994 election of the first governor of Taiwan and the 1996 presidential election. The latter marked the first direct election of a chief executive in Taiwan or any Chinese nation in 5,000 years of Chinese history. This study considers the political environment in which these elections were held, particular political issues, party strategies and campaigns, and election results. Taiwan is now in the final stage of democracy, and its impressive political modernization is one proof of its new status. The 1995 legislative election and the 1996 presidential election were held amidst Beijing's intimidation in the form of missile tests close to Taiwan's shores, massive military excercises, and verbal threats. Such posturing forced the United States to send aircraft carriers to the area in response. Taiwan's remarkable progress has begun to draw the attention of the leaders of developing countries who have come to see Taiwan's political modernization as a model for their own nations.

Table of Contents:

Preface
The Context and Significance of Taiwan's Mid-1990s Elections
The 1994 Gubernatorial and Mayoral Elections
The 1995 Legislative Yuan Election
The 1996 Presidential, Vice Presidential, and National Assembly Elections
Conclusions
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Bibliographic Essay
Index

LC Card Number: 98-4949

LCC Class: JQ1539

Dewey Class: 324


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