02199nam 2200481 450 991081916590332120231206230315.01-4422-3002-91-283-06658-097814422048051-4422-0481-8(PPN)223814350(MiAaPQ)EBC1481222(MiAaPQ)EBC680360(MiAaPQ)EBC6951551(EXLCZ)99255000000003216620130530h20112011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrWhy Taiwan matters small island, global powerhouse /Shelley RiggerUpdated edition.Lanham :Rowman and Littlefield,[2011]©2011ix, 217 pages illustrations ;23 cmDescription based upon print version of record.1-4422-0480-X 1-4422-0479-6 Includes bibliographical references and index.Taipei 101 -- Building Taiwan -- From farmers to manufacturers -- From 'Free China' to democratic Taiwan -- America is boring at night -- An opportunity full of threats, a threat full of opportunities -- Making peace with China, inside and outside -- The international birdcage -- Why Taiwan matters.Written by a leading expert on Taiwan, Why Taiwan Matters offers a comprehensive and engaging introduction to a country that exercises a role in the world far greater than its tiny size would indicate. Shelley Rigger explains how Taiwan became such a key global player, highlighting economic and political breakthroughs so impressive they have been called ""miracles."" She links these accomplishments to Taiwan's determined society, vibrant culture, and unique history. Drawing on arts, economics, politics, and internationalInternational relationsTaiwanForeign relations21st centuryInternational relations.Rigger Shelley1962-1701786MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQ9910819165903321Why Taiwan matters4085795UNINA