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The Social Construction of the Ocean and Modern Taiwan

The Social Construction of the Ocean and Modern Taiwan

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This book examines how the state and other societal power sources in modern Taiwan have interpreted, regulated, and represented the ocean between 1949 and 2016. It analyzes the construction of the ocean by examining ideological, political, military, and economic sources of power and explores the social constructions of the ocean through the written works of intellectuals in natural sciences, social studies, and humanities. It is of interest to scholars and students of Taiwanese politics and history, political geography, and Asian politics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 22 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the intricate interpretations of the meanings, regulations, and representations of the ocean undertaken by the state and other societal power sources in modern Taiwan between 1949 and 2016. Drawing upon the frameworks of historical sociology and political geography, the book meticulously analyzes the construction of the ocean by the society of Taiwan, encompassing ideological, political, military, and economic power sources. It establishes a structural foundation for understanding the politics in maritime and ocean affairs through an interpretive analysis of the modern Taiwanese construction of the ocean. Furthermore, the book explores the social constructions of the ocean through the written works of intellectuals in natural sciences, social studies, and humanities in Taiwan after the 1980s. By unveiling the profound influence of Taiwanese society on the social construction of the ocean, this book captivates scholars and students with interests in Taiwanese politics and history, political geography, and Asian politics.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032270982

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