Evolving Identity Politics and Cross-Strait Relations

Bridging Theories of International Relations and Nationalism
2016. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-349-71219-9
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 234 Seiten, Previously published in hardcover, Format (B × H): 136 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 331 g

Reihe: New Perspectives on Chinese Politics and Society

The cross Taiwan Strait clash has evolved from a regime challenge revolving around ideological confrontation between Taipei and Beijing into a conflict about Taiwan's nationhood. In Evolving Identity Politics and Cross-Strait Relations, Yana Zuo shows that Taiwan's future is still full of uncertainty and unpredictability. A mutually acceptable solution is not likely without the 'one China' principle as an independent Taiwan fundamentally challenges China's modern national identity. Zuo demonstrates that dialogues between nationalism studies and international relations are urgently needed in explaining much of the identity-related conflict. States are under pressure of finding balance between an ordered state and a harmonious society. National consciousness contributes as a possible starting point to bring the society back to constructivism theorization of identity.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Zuo, Y.

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politische Ideologien Nationalismus
• Sozialwissenschaften Ethnologie | Volkskunde Ethnologie Kultur- und Sozialethnologie: Politische Ethnologie, Recht, Organisation, Identität
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Studien zu einzelnen Ländern und Gebieten

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword; Richard Little

1. Introduction 
2. Structure, Narrative, and Identity Construction: Theories and Methods 
3. Taiwan Province of China: 1949 – 1988 
4. 'One China' in Future: 1988 2000 
5. China is China, Taiwan is Taiwan: 2000 2008 
6. Journey to the Unknown: Taiwan's Identity Evolution and the CSR 
7. Conclusion: Identity Politics and International Relations

Über Autor(innen)

Yana Zuo is Assistant Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China. Her primary research interests include theories of international relations, ethnic conflicts, and legitimacy. She was a contributor to Lindmann and Ringmar's The International Politics of Recognition.