"Taiwan is a complex, contradictory society. Chou and Harrison offer us a clearly written, deeply researched history that helps readers understand how Taiwan was revolutionized over the centuries—from settler colonialism, authoritarianism, democracy, and contested sovereignty. Their narrative of Taiwan is moving and powerful. Most importantly, their book centers the perspectives of Taiwanese peoples, and why their voices matter. If you buy only one book on Taiwan’s history, this is it." —James Lin, University of Washington
“Catherine Chou and Mark Harrison have written an informative account of contemporary Taiwan nationalism and Taiwan history from the nuanced perspectives of the Taiwanese themselves. The book provides a much-needed corrective to a plethora of publications that continue to see the ‘Taiwan problem’ from the perspectives of ‘two Chinas’ or the Washington-Beijing rivalry. If the emergence of Taiwanese nationalism constitutes a ‘revolution,’ it is a revolution that exposes the fundamental contradiction of our current international system, which as Chou and Harrison point out, ‘holds out the promise of self-determination and sovereignty’ but allows ‘economically and militarily powerful states to disproportionately shape the system in their interests.’” —Dominic Meng-Hsuan Yang, University of Missouri-Columbia
"Revolutionary Taiwan: Making Nationhood in a Changing World Order masterfully renders Taiwan’s complexities tangible and accessible by delving into the lived experiences of its people and the realities of its landscapes. Chou and Harrison offer a profound understanding of Taiwan that is authentically rooted in its unique identity and context. This is the book I recommend for anyone seeking a nuanced explanation of Taiwan’s political situation from a Taiwan-centered perspective." —Shawna Yang Ryan, author of Green Island
