The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Taiwan offers a comprehensive overview of both contemporary Taiwan and the Taiwan studies field. Each contribution summarises the major findings in the field and highlights long-term trends, recent observations and possible future developments in Taiwan. Written by an internationa

Part 1: Political History1. Taiwan in Late Ming and Qing China 2. Taiwan under Japanese Rule (1895-1945) 3. Retrocession and Authoritarian KMT Rule (1945-1986) 4. Taiwan after the Democratic Transition (1987-2014) 5. Taiwan’s Independence Movement Part 2: Government and Politics6. Political Parties and the Evolution of Taiwan’s Party System 7. Party Ideology in Democratic Taiwan 8. Elections 9. Local Factions 10. National Identity and "Ethnicity" 11. Transitional Justice and the Legal System 12. Politics and the Media Part 3: Political Economy 13. The Developmental State and Taiwan: Origins and Adaptation 14. Mainland Investment and Taiwanese Entrepreneurs 15. Taiwan and Economic Globalization Part 4: Society and Culture 16. The Development of Civil Society in Post-authoritarian Taiwan 17. Aborigines Movement 18. Labour Movement 19. Anti-Nuclear Power Movement 20. Gender and the Feminist Movement 21. Religion and Politics 22. Social Welfare 23. Trends in Modern Literature 24. Cultural Democratisation and Taiwan Cinema Part 5: Cross-Strait Relations 25. Cross-Strait Dialogue and Policies 26. Cross-Strait Economic Integration 27. The China Factor in Taiwan: Impact and Response 28. Cross-strait Marriages and Immigration Policies Part 6: International Relations and Security29. Taiwan’s Foreign Policy and International Space 30. U.S.-Taiwan Relations 31. Taiwan and the South China See 32. European-Taiwan Relations 33. Security Policy34. Taiwan’s Public Diplomacy

"Written by well-recognised experts and long-time Taiwan watchers, the volume is a real treasure trove as it provides a highly reliable source of Taiwan-focused topics and raises a number of important issues that are at the forefront of contemporary Taiwan. Furthermore, it renders a comprehensive, systematic, and well-documented review of literature on Taiwan's most important historical, political, economic, social, and cultural developments. It is undoubtedly a publication that has been long awaited and deserves an immediate place on the shelves of academic libraries and of all those interested in the field of Taiwan studies. In short, anyone seeking insights into contemporary Taiwan should make sure to read it."Dr. Sasa Istenic, Assistant Professor of Sinology at the Department of Asian Studies of the University of Ljubljana and Director of the Taiwan Study Center in Slovenia "The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Taiwan presents a compelling case for the legitimacy and relevance of Taiwan studies as an academic subject. It presents detailed and nuanced empirical research on key issues incontemporary Taiwan and at the same time also shows how Taiwan matters to wider academia. The result is a wonderful resource for the specialist reader and a highly accessible and engaging introduction for any newcomer to the Taiwan studies field."Hardina Ohlendorf, International Journal of Taiwan Studies