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Taiwan Unbound: A New Chapter (電子書)

內容簡介

內容簡介 This insightful and indispensable book explores dramatic changes in Taiwanese society on the eve of the 2024 presidential elections. It seeks to demystify the complexities of Taiwan’s political landscape and illuminate social and political issues that are often overlooked.Part One, The Mist, provides a backdrop of the last thirty years in Taiwan, focusing on the evolution of major political parties and the emergence of new political forces. This section provides a crucial overview of the electoral dynamics in Taiwan. Part Two, The Smoke, uncovers the often-invisible influence of China on Taiwan’s politics and everyday life. From subtle economic pressures to overt cognitive warfare, external forces are shaping Taiwan’s political and social reality.Part Three, The Elephant, turns the spotlight on pressing issues impacting Taiwan’s youth, among them housing, labor, and a sense of possibility. It sheds light on the unique challenges faced by the younger generation in Taiwan, who navigate a world vastly different from their predecessors. Part Four, The Ocean, turns to the surrounding waters as both a literal source and symbol of Taiwanese potential and resilience. Drawing parallels from the ocean’s capacity to renew itself, this section portrays Taiwan as a nation at the forefront of significant global changes. It illustrates how Taiwan, much like the vast ocean, holds untapped opportunities and lessons for the world at large.This book is an essential read for those interested in understanding this dynamic island nation and its role in global affairs.

作者介紹

作者介紹 Rex HowA leader and changemaker in the publishing industry for over 40 years. Established Locus Publishing in 1996.Co-founded Taipei Book Fair Foundation in 2005.National Policy Advisor to the President of Republic of China Ma Ying-jeou from 2009- 2013.The script writer of Abi-Sword, graphics by Chen Uen, 1990.The author of Abi-Sword Prequel Volume 1 and 2, 2020The author of Confessions of an Underground Buddhist, 2009; Taiwan Unbound, 2016; Taiwan Sets Sail: New Hope, 2016, and others.The translator of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Arthur C. Clarke; How to Read a Book, Mortimer J. Adler and Charles Van Doren.Bestowed the title Knight of the Order of the Italian Star in 2021.封面插畫Animo ChenArtistShort Elegy, Winner of Comics of Ragazzi Awards of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 2020.Love Letter, Special Mention of Poetry of Ragazzi Awards of Bologna Children’s Book Fair, 2021.

產品目錄

產品目錄 Content Guest Introduction 1Preface 8 Part 1: The Mist I. The Curious Case of the Democratic Progressive Party When Taiwan’s GDP per capita Surpassed Korea and Caught Up with Japan 18The Billionaire Surge 19The “0.1 percent” 22The Opposition 25Arrogance 26Undermining Legislative Procedure 29Blowback 32 II. The KuomintangMay 1st, Year 80 of the Republic of China (1991) 34The Hard Work of Ma Ying-jeou 39Delusions about the Chinese Communist Party 41The Chen Yun-lin Incident Told through the Lens of the Jehol Diary 47The Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement: Disregarding Taiwan's Safety and Security 50The Perils to Taiwan 52Deceptive Maneuvers 55No Longer Able to Speak for the Nation 58The Loss of Counterbalancing Power 60A Failure So Profound 62 III. The Ko Wen-je PhenomenonThe Protest Vote and the Youth Vote 64The Darling of Short-Form Media 66The Multiple "Ko Wen-jes" 67Betraying Supporters 71Regressive Policies in an Era of Chaos 74Muddled Political Thinking 77The Emperor and Palace Intrigue 79The Paradox of Decision Making and Mastery in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) 81Why China Hopes Ko Wen-je Runs for President 82 IV. The Case of Terry GouGou's Investments in China: A Conflict of Interest? 83The Art of CEO Governance 86 V. How Should We Choose?The Blue-White Alliance? 88How to Cast Your Vote in these Tumultuous Times 92 Part 2: The Smoke VI. Entangled in DisdainAn Unexpected Lady 96From Silver Bullets to Smoke Grenades 97The Amplifiers 100“Let’s All Vote out the DPP" 102 VII. On FearDiplomacy and Dialogue? 103Is a Humiliating Peace Still Peace? 104The Illusion of Peace Agreements 106A Vote for the Democratic Progressive Party is a Vote to Send Your Child to Battle? 107 Part 3: The Elephant VIII. Not Just Unaffordable Housing PricesHousing Justice 110The Government as Property Speculator 111Housing Prices and Urban Renewal 113Election Campaigns and Soaring Housing Prices 114The Shadowy Rental Market 116"Subleasing" and "Rental Management" 118Solutions for the Rental Conundrum 120Social Housing: More than Just an Issue of Supply 121Alternative Solutions to Social Housing 122 IX. Beyond Low WagesWhy Is There a Labor Shortage? 124Hopelessness 126Beyond the Labor Standards Act 128Traffic and "Kinship" 130Precarity 132 X. Beyond DopamineThe Children Don’t Know Snow White 134Dopamine Addiction 135Challenges Facing the Educational System 138A Signal in the Suicide Rates of a Specific Age Group 141 Part 4: The Ocean XI. Not Relying Solely on the GovernmentStarting with Whitebait (魩仔魚) 144Of Whales and Dolphins 146Spotlights as Searchlights 148 XII. Embracing the MaritimeGeopolitical Perspectives 151Retelling Taiwan's Story 152A tale Inspired by Moby Dick 155 XIII. New Preparations The Parable of Lord Ye's Love of Dragons 158Lessons from Hong Kong 162The Culture of Circles 164The Culture of Insularity 167Navel-Gazing 169Vanishing Public Intellectuals and their Return 170 XIV. Dreams and their RealizationThe Beacon of Brave Dreams 173Individual Potential 176The Alternative Path of Liu Yu-yu and Lin Hsiu-peng 178The Third Force 185The Cultivation of the Mind 189The True Nature of Echo Chambers: Tribalism 191Courage and Collaboration 193Embracing the Margins 194The Slowest Yet Swiftest Tale 197 Epilogue 199 AppendixThe Cross-Strait Service Trade Agreement and Its Controversies: Origins and Impacts 205Chronicle of Personal Involvement in the Anti-CSSTA Movement 208We Have Less Than Twenty-Four Hours Left 212Resignation Letter as National Policy Advisor 217A Statement on the Special Act for Forward-Looking Infrastructure 225Unlocking Resources for the Old Industrial Production Model 229

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最佳賣點 : This insightful and indispensable book explores dramatic changes in Taiwanese society on the eve of the 2024 presidential elections. It seeks to demys