Taiwan is one of the most vibrant societies in the world. No one who has visited it can fail to be taken by its dynamism, contradictions, colour, excitement and, above all, vitality. But whatis really behind this vibrant appearance?Examining a range of topics from the political, to the cultural and even the economic, the contributors describe and explain the many dimensions underpinningthe vitality of Taiwan. In doing so, they demonstrate how the combination of innovation and competitive strategy, in aspects of society from the government, to the media and even in national industries, is forging Taiwan'sunique position in the global economy. INDICE: Forces. Behind. the Vitality of Taiwan; S.Tsang.The Resilience andDynamism of Taiwan's Democratic System; S.Rigger.Social Foundations of Political Vitality; H.M.Hsiao.Literature's Role in Breaching the Authoritarian Mindset; P.Lin.The Impact of Film and the Performing Arts on Life in Taiwan; M.Harrison.The Media and the Vitality of Democratic Taiwan,. G.D.Rawnsley. &. Q.Gong. Cross-Strait Tensions and Taiwan's Economic Vitality; S.L.Kastner.Taishang as a Factor Shaping Taiwan's Domestic Politics; G.Schubert. &. S.Keng.Social Network as a Source of Economic Vitality; D.Chen.Innovation and Taiwan's Vitality in the Knowledge Economy; J.Wong.Sustainability of Taiwan's Vitality; S.Tsang.
- ISBN: 978-1-1370-0989-0
- Editorial: Palgrave Macmillan
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 240
- Fecha Publicación: 21/09/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Desconocido