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Taiwan: National Identity and Democratization

by Alan M. Wachman. 296 pgs.

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Contributors:

   Alan M. Wachman

Publisher:

   M. E. Sharpe

Place of Publication:

  Armonk, NY  

Publication Year:

  1994
Subjects:   Democracy--Taiwan, Democratization--Taiwan, Taiwan--Politics And Government--1988-
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