Böcker av John F. Copper

This study examines the Democratic Progressive Party's 2016 electoral victory in Taiwan. It places the election within the context of Taiwan's recent political history and investigates whether the party is likely to hold onto power.

This book focuses on the KMT's reputation for economic management, democratization, and good leadership that made its return to power in 2008 possible. The opposition Democratic Progressive Party's corruption was also a factor. The KMT seems ready to continue to rule for some time suggesting short turnovers in ruling parties unlikely.

This fourth edition of Historical Dictionary of the Taiwan (Republic of China) covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 600 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture.

An assessment of the recent unprecedented Taiwanese democratic elections, which, despite threats from Beijing, set the stage for genuine democracy in Taiwan.

Recent modernization efforts within the Chinese military and tough remarks by Chinese officials have alarmed many in Washington, and caused others to question America's commitments in the region.Copper details events of recent decades to give the reader a complete picture of potential flash points concerning Taiwan.