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MPSA

Hello!

I will be attending the Midwest Political Science Association meeting from Thursday April 2 afternoon to Saturday, April 4 evening. If you would like to meet me there to discuss your research, new project, or just say hi, please drop me a note and I'd be happy to set up a time.

See you in Chicago!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & IR
mantoine@continuum-books.com

New! THE SECOND LONG MARCH

 The Second Long March: Struggling Against the Chinese Communists Under the Republic of China (Taiwan) Constitution by Peter Kien-hong YU has just published!

Description
This unique work, by Peter Kien-hong YU, who teaches at Ming Chuan University in Taiwan, challenges other models and theories on the study of the relationship between  the ROC (Taiwan area) and mainland China or the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since China became politically (as opposed to legally) divided in December 1949. Arguably, it is the ROC Constitution that has helped ROC citizens to live in a non-Communist or anti-Communist political system.

Table of Contents
Foreword
Preface

Chapter 1: Introductory Remarks

Chapter 2: The CHIANG Kai-shek March: A Straight line

Chapter 3: The YAN Chia-kan March: A Short Line

Chapter 4: The CHIANG Ching-kuo March: A Meandering Line

Chapter 5: The LEE Teng-hui March: A Zig-Zag Line

Chapter 6: The CHEN Shui-bian March: A Forced, Untrodden Split Line with Sideroads

Chapter 7: Conclusion: Future Prospects

List of Important Documents
List of Abbreviations
Bibliography
Index

Author
Peter Kien-hong YU (Ph.D., New York University, October 1983) is Professor of Political Science/International Relations at Ming Chuan University (MCU), Taiwan, Republic of China (ROC).  Since August 2003, he has been teaching courses related to International Governance, International Regimes, Ecoholism, Dialectical Politics between Taiwan and Mainland China, etc.  In April 2007, he became the Director of the One-dot Center for the Study of International Governance, Regimes, and Globalization.  From October 1983 to July 2003, he worked in various capacities, such as the Dean of Research and Development, professor at the National Sun Yat-sen University, senior research fellow at the National University of Singapore, etc.  He is the author, co-author, editor, and co-editor of more than 10 books in both English and Chinese and some 80 journal articles and book chapters published in the West.  His forthcoming book has to do with international governance and regimes in the age of globalization.  He is the recipient of many fellowships, awards, and grants.

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What Makes a Good Proposal?

The proposal is a key document. This is what will catch an editor's attention and make him or her decide whether to pursue to project. In short, the proposal is the sales rep of your book! So what are the key elements?

• A short summary of what the book is about. What is the key message of the work?
• The rationale of the book: why this book, why publish on the topic now?
• Contents: a table of contents as detailed as can be.
• Audience: who are you addressing? If students, what level?
• Market: to which fields does your book pertain? Which courses would it support? (give title, level)
• Competition: how does it compare to existing books? Cite specific works, with  a line or two explaining how they differ.
• Special features: will it contains maps, illustrations, index, appendices, bibliography, etc.
• Biographical information: your affiliation, research, previous publications, key achievements.
• Expected length and delivery date --be realistic!
• Why we should publish:  wrap up with a paragraph summarizing why we should publish the work.

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If you have any questions, please do contact me at mantoine@continuum-books.com

Looking forward to reading your proposal!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor, Politics & IR

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Meet the Editor

Hello!

I will be hosting a session on publishing at the Graduate Center, CUNY on Thursday, March 12 at 4:00 PM.

Then, I will be attending the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) conference in Chicago, April 2-4. If you would like to meet me there to discuss a project or just say hi, please drop me a note at mantoine@continuum-books.com so we can set up a time.

Looking forward to meeting you!

Marie-Claire Antoine
Acquisitions Editor
Politics & International Relations

New Title: The Second Long March

The Second Long March: Struggling Against the Chinese Communists Under the Republic of China (Taiwan) Constitution by Peter Kien-Hong YU

This work, written by an expert in the politics of Mainland China and Taiwan, looks at the role the Constitution of the Republic of China has played in the development of Taiwan since 1949 and its potential influence on the People's Republic of China.

You will find more details on our website by clicking here .

To be published in March.

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