Say Democracy, Do Realistically | Interplays between Taiwan's Democratization and the United States, 1986-2008

Liang-chih Evans Chen

ISBN 10: 3659134325 / ISBN 13: 9783659134326

Edité par LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012

Say Democracy, Do Realistically | Interplays between Taiwan's Democratization and the United States, 1986-2008 | Liang-chih Evans Chen | Taschenbuch | Englisch | LAP Lambert Academic Publishing | EAN 9783659134326 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. N° de réf. du vendeur 106425657

Synopsis :

Say Democracy, Do Realistically not only examines the shifting relation between the United States and Taiwan from 1986 to 2008, but also offers a theoretical argument that integrates realist and liberal theories in international relations. Borrowing a phrase from John Owen, Chen refers to this theoretical model as “Democracy, Realistically.” He argues that Washington’s support for democracy in Taiwan is conditional, subject to its security dilemma with China. Washington does want democracy on the island but not too much. Whenever democratizing agendas unleash voices for Taiwan independence, the United States becomes anxious. It is a great irony that Washington’s anxiety about conflicts with China leads it to challenge a core principle of democracy: the right of self determination. The empirical chapters of the book are thoroughly researched and beautifully analyzed. Chen’s work will interest scholars and practitioners interested in democracy in East Asia as well as those whose work focuses on the United States, China, and Taiwan, in particular. —Juliann E. Allison, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of California at Riverside

Présentation de l'éditeur: Say Democracy, Do Realistically not only examines the shifting relation between the United States and Taiwan from 1986 to 2008, but also offers a theoretical argument that integrates realist and liberal theories in international relations. Borrowing a phrase from John Owen, Chen refers to this theoretical model as “Democracy, Realistically.” He argues that Washington’s support for democracy in Taiwan is conditional, subject to its security dilemma with China. Washington does want democracy on the island but not too much. Whenever democratizing agendas unleash voices for Taiwan independence, the United States becomes anxious. It is a great irony that Washington’s anxiety about conflicts with China leads it to challenge a core principle of democracy: the right of self determination. The empirical chapters of the book are thoroughly researched and beautifully analyzed. Chen’s work will interest scholars and practitioners interested in democracy in East Asia as well as those whose work focuses on the United States, China, and Taiwan, in particular. —Juliann E. Allison, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of California at Riverside

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Say Democracy, Do Realistically | Interplays...
Éditeur : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Date d'édition : 2012
Reliure : Taschenbuch
Etat : Neu