Democratization in Taiwan : challenges in transformation / edited by Philip Paolino and James Meernik.

Introduction / James Meernik and Philip Paolino -- Democracy in a mildly divided society / John Fuh-sheng Hsieh -- Confucian belief and the effectiveness of local governance : a survey and exploration of Taiwanese local elites in seven countries and cities / Da-chi Liao and Herlin Chien -- Cultural and political convergence and divergence : survey data across the Taiwan Strait with U.S. and Korean comparisons / Steve Chan -- Comparing consensus on Taiwan democracy among the mass public and elites / Chia-hung Tsai, Lu-huei Chen and Ching-hsin Yu -- Democratic commitment in Taiwan : an analysis of survey data / T.Y. Wang -- Quality of political choice and popular orientation toward democracy / Eric C.C. Chang and Yun-han Chu -- Referendum and democracy : the experience of Taiwan / Chi Huang -- Semi-presidentialism and voters' views of divided government in Taiwan / Philip Paolino -- From state entrepreneurs to political entrepreneurs : democratization and the politics of financial liberalization in Taiwan / Alexander C. Tan -- The China factor in Taiwan's domestic politics / Emerson Niou -- Conclusion / Philip Paolino and James Meernik.

Includes bibliographical references and index.