From Opposition to Power: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party - Hardcover

Rigger, Shelley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1555879691 ISBN 13: 9781555879693

Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub, 2001

Synopsis

This overview of Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party describes its history, policies, and structure. Rigger (East Asian Politics, Davidson College) traces the party's origins in opposition movements of the 1960s and 1970s, recounting how it was founded in defiance of martial law in 1986. She then analyzes its internal conflicts over policy and power, explaining the party's changing stance on issues like independence, international relations, and economic policy. A key theme is the role the DPP has played in promoting democratization and fair competition in Taiwan. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author

Shelley Rigger is Brown Associate Professor of East Asian Politics at Davidson College. Her publications include Politics in Taiwan: Voting for Democracy.

Review

"A major contribution." - Bruce Dickson, George Washington University"

Edition details

• Publisher: Lynne Rienner Pub
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1555879691
• ISBN 13: 9781555879693
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 232