Taiwanese Identity and Democracy : The Social Psychology of Taiwan's 2004 Elections

This book examines the issues of democracy, nationalism and strengthening Taiwan consciousness in the light of the campaign strategies employed in Taiwan's 2004 presidential and legislative election from the perspective of the Taiwanese people and Taiwanese culture. Particular attention is paid to the mindset of the opposition party. Front Matter....Pages i-iv Identity, Democracy, Populism, and Nationalism....Pages 1-14 Taiwanese Consciousness and The Referendum Law....Pages 15-28 The Referendum and Taiwan’s International Relations....Pages 29-41 The Defensive Referendum....Pages 43-59 The Referendum Debates....Pages 61-81 Expanding Taiwanese Consciousness....Pages 83-103 Negative Campaigning....Pages 105-118 Protests and Conflict....Pages 119-144 Identity and Culture....Pages 145-161 The Law and Justice....Pages 163-181 Faith Unites, Reason Divides....Pages 183-198 Let One-Hundred Flowers Bloom....Pages 199-202 Back Matter....Pages 203-235