Contemporary Taiwan or Profiles of Excellence

Contemporary Taiwan

Author: David Shambaugh

The most comprehensive and up-to-date study presently available of the dynamic island republic of Taiwan. Drawing on a broad range of documentary sources and on-site research, a group of writers including many of the world's leading specialists on Taiwanese affairs provide in-depth and expert analysis.

Table of Contents:

	Notes on Contributors
	Exploring the Complexities of Contemporary Taiwan	1
	The Enduring Influence of the Republic of China on Taiwan Today	10
	A New Chinese Civilization: The Evolution of the Republic of China on Taiwan	28
	Taiwan Society at the Fin de Siecle	47
	Cultural Identity and the Politics of Recognition in Contemporary Taiwan	71
	Building Democracy in Taiwan	97
	The Taiwan Economy: The Transition to Maturity and the Political Economy of its Changing International Status	127
	Charting Taiwan's Technological Future: The Impact of Globalization and Regionalization	152
	Taiwan's Environment Today	180
	Taiwan's Mainland Policy: Normalization, Yes; Reunification, Later	216
	Taiwan's Security: Maintaining Deterrence amid Political Accountability	240
	The International Standing of the Republic of China on Taiwan	275
	America in Taiwan's Post Cold War Foreign Relations	296
	Index	319

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Profiles of Excellence: Achieving Success in the Nonprofit Sector

Author: E B Burt Knauft

A Publication of INDEPENDENT SECTOR

Detailed case studies reveal how nonprofits can achieve excellence by applying basic qualities of outstanding leadership: a clearly articulated sense of mission, a dynamic leader, and involved and committed governing board, and the ability to raise funds and motivate volunteers.

Library Journal

Drawing upon numerous current examples, the authors describe the four characteristics that enable nonprofit organizations to achieve excellence. These are a clearly articulated mission statement, leadership that is attentive to culture, an involved and committed governing board, and the ability to attract volunteers and financial resources. Ten case studies illustrate how these traits have been applied in nonprofit organizations such as historical societies, economic development centers, and human services agencies. The final part of the book focuses on how any nonprofit organization can utilize the four principles of excellence to build a stronger organization. Like Thomas Peters and Robert Waterman's In Search of Excellence ( LJ 2/15/83), this is a valuable resource that is well written and easy to understand. Highly recommended for all types of libraries.-- Jane M. Kathman, Coll. of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, Minn.