Identity in the Shadow of a Giant: How the Rise of China Is Changing Taiwan

Gartner, Scott Sigmund; Huang, Chin-Hao; Li, Yitan; James, Patrick

ISBN 10: 1529209889 / ISBN 13: 9781529209884

Published by Bristol University Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Identity in the Shadow of a Giant: How the Rise of China Is Changing Taiwan
• Publisher: Bristol University Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1529209889
• ISBN 13: 9781529209884
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Co-authored by four high-profile International Relations scholars, this book investigates the implications of the global ascent of China on cross-Strait relations and the identity of Taiwan as a democratic state.

Examining an array of factors that affect identity formation, the authors consider the influence of the rapid military and economic rise of China on Taiwan’s identity. Their assessment offers valuable insights into which policies have the best chance of resulting in peaceful relations and prosperity across the Taiwan Strait and builds a new theory of identity at elite and mass levels. It also possesses implications for the United States-led world order and today’s most critical great power competition.

About the Author

Patrick James is the Dornsife Dean’s Professor of the School of International Relations, University of Southern California. He has published 30 books and 150 articles and chapters. He served as President of the International Studies Association for 2018-19.