I>The A to Z of Taiwan (Republic of China) offers insight into
Taiwan's situation through a chronology, an introduction, appendixes, a
map, a bibliography, and several hundred cross-referenced dictionary
entries on important people, places, events, political parties, and
institutions, as well as major political, economic, social, and cultural
aspects of this island country. Whether or not Taiwan joins the People's
Republic of China or gains its independence, Taiwan's outcome is of the
utmost importance, and this reference provides the necessary information
to understand its state of affairs.