The Political System of Taiwan

In this textbook, researchers from renowned Taiwanese universities describe the main features of Taiwan's political system and state administration. The topics covered in this second, comprehensively updated and expanded edition include the country’s changing political culture, political parties and local factions, its legislature 1949–2024 and its judicial system. It also looks at interest groups, the selection of the elite and the structure of the civil service as well as the indigenous population. This book will particularly appeal to researchers, students, journalists and political education organisations as well as all those looking for a balanced presentation of essential background information on Taiwan's political system.

With contributions by
Yen-liang Chen Cheng-ming Chu Hui-yen Hsu Po-yen Hu Ed Ming-hui Huang Peter Kang Ren-chuan Kevin Kao Hsiao-wei Kuan Tzung-shiun Li Yu-ceng Liao Jih-wen Lin I-chun Liu Bing-yan Lu Yue-chang Lue Markus Porsche-Ludwig Chen-kuo Shih Chi-nien Wang Hurng-jyuhn Wang Chung-li Wu