Taiwanese Culture, Taiwanese Society A Critical Review of Social Science Research Done on Taiwan |
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| Author:
| Murray, Stephen O.
Hong, Keelung |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8191-9434-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1994 |
| Publisher: | University Press of America, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.50 |
Book Description:
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This book provides a critical introduction to a large literature of anthropological and sociological works in Chinese, English, and French by American and American-trained social scientists who have conducted research on Taiwan. It is both a critical survey of what has been written about Taiwan and a contribution to the historical sociology of knowledge. All anthropological and sociological writings are annotated, along with the more important political science, psychology, and...
More DescriptionThis book provides a critical introduction to a large literature of anthropological and sociological works in Chinese, English, and French by American and American-trained social scientists who have conducted research on Taiwan. It is both a critical survey of what has been written about Taiwan and a contribution to the historical sociology of knowledge. All anthropological and sociological writings are annotated, along with the more important political science, psychology, and economic works. To provide readers unfamiliar with the literature a starting point, the authors have identified what they consider the best work within each topic area.