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From opposition to power : Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party.
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From opposition to power : Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party.

Author: Shelley Rigger
Publisher: Boulder : L. Rienner Publishers, 2001.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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"On March 18, 2000, Taiwan's voters stunned the world by choosing Chen Shui-bian, the candidate of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to be their president. A host of new issues quickly became the subject of debate. What is the DPP? Where did it come from and what does it stand for? How will it use its newly won power? Will it risk war with mainland China in pursuit of independence?" "Addressing  Read more...
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Shelley Rigger
ISBN: 1555879691 9781555879693
OCLC Number: 45630555
Description: vii, 232 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents: 1. Introduction --
2. A Brief History of the Democratic Progressive Party --
3. Roadblocks on the DPP's Path to Power --
4. Organization --
5. Factionalism --
6. Decisionmaking --
7. Platform, Policy, and Strategy --
8. How the Public Views the DPP --
9. Breakthrough to Power: The March 18, 2000, Presidential Election --
10. The DPP Enters the Twenty-first Century --
App. Rising Stars in the Young Generation.
Other Titles: Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party
Responsibility: Shelley Rigger.

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"On March 18, 2000, Taiwan's voters stunned the world by choosing Chen Shui-bian, the candidate of the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), to be their president. A host of new issues quickly became the subject of debate. What is the DPP? Where did it come from and what does it stand for? How will it use its newly won power? Will it risk war with mainland China in pursuit of independence?" "Addressing these questions, from Opposition to Power provides a comprehensive overview of the DPP, its history, policies, and structure. Rigger traces the party's origins in opposition movements of the 1960s and 1970s and recounts how it was founded in defiance of martial law in 1986. She then analyzes its internal conflicts over policy and power and explains the party's changing stance on such issues as Taiwan's independence, international relations, and economic policy. A key theme is the role the DPP has played in promoting democratization and fair competition in Taiwan." "The first book in English to focus on this influential new power, Rigger's study is a must-read for those hoping to understand and anticipate events in East Asia."--BOOK JACKET.

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