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19-03-2022 | Book Review

Kharis Templeman, Yun-han Chu, and Larry Diamond, eds., Dynamics of Democracy in Taiwan: The Ma Ying-jeou Years

(Boulder and London, Lynne Rienner, 2020), 420p. $89.95 hardback; $32.5 paperback

Author: Hok Wong Cheung

Published in: Journal of Chinese Political Science | Issue 3/2022

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The article, 'Dynamics of Democracy in Taiwan: The Ma Ying-jeou Years', edited by Kharis Templeman, Yun-han Chu, and Larry Diamond, delves into the political landscape of Taiwan from 2008 to 2016. It argues that Taiwan has successfully consolidated its liberal democracy, distinguishing it from other third-wave democratic states. The book is structured around four key themes: party politics and elections, democratic institutions and governance, public opinion and civil society, and Taiwan's external relations. Notable chapters include analyses of the 2012 and 2016 elections, the consolidation of DPP power, and the role of social media in political mobilization. The volume also discusses the challenges faced by President Ma Ying-jeou, particularly in managing the economy and cross-strait relations. While the book offers a thorough examination of the period, it is criticized for its uneven treatment of certain topics and lack of comparison with previous presidencies. Despite these drawbacks, the article provides valuable insights into Taiwan's democratization process over the past two decades.

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Title
Kharis Templeman, Yun-han Chu, and Larry Diamond, eds., Dynamics of Democracy in Taiwan: The Ma Ying-jeou Years
(Boulder and London, Lynne Rienner, 2020), 420p. $89.95 hardback; $32.5 paperback
Author
Hok Wong Cheung
Publication date
19-03-2022
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Published in
Journal of Chinese Political Science / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1080-6954
Electronic ISSN: 1874-6357
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11366-022-09787-2

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