Democratization and welfare state development in Taiwan

Description:

"Since the bloodless transition from authoritarian state to fully-fledged democracy, Taiwan has undergone a period of dramatic social and political change. In a political culture increasingly dominated by platforms built on Social Policy issues, this book provides an intriguing case study of the application of welfare state theories to the real life social development of Taiwan. Combining a state-of-the-art discussion of the major theoretical schools of thought with in-depth analysis of the electoral promises and programmes in recent Taiwanese elections, the book looks at the direct causal relationship between political competition in democratic elections and welfare state construction. It will prove essential reading for all those interested in the area of comparative Social Policy, welfare theory, Asian studies and politics."--Jacket.

subjects: Democratization,  Politics and government,  Social policy,  Welfare state,  Taiwan, social conditions,  Taiwan, politics and government,  Democracy,  Welfare,  Political Sociology,  Asian Social Policy,  Politique et gouvernement,  Démocratisation,  État providence,  SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General

Places: Taiwan

Times: 1945-