“Rebel Island: The Incredible History of Taiwan” online book discussion for NCTA seminar alumni

How did an island roughly the size of Indiana become the flashpoint of a tense geopolitical standoff pitting China’s aggressive territorial claims against Taiwan’s stubborn claim of independence? In "Rebel Island," Jonathan Clements examines the complicated history of the island, providing a helpful context for understanding the conflict and what is at stake for this diverse and proud nation.

• • Starts:
  • January 16, 2025
• • Ends:
  • April 14, 2025
• • Time Detail:
  • Asynchronous with two optional live Zoom meetings
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Book Study
• • Audience:
  • NCTA Foundational Seminar Alumni in the University of Pittsburgh Coordinating Site region
• • Offered to:
  • Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
• • Registration and Info:

  • This free discussion group will be conducted asynchronously in eleven one-week modules. Two optional live discussions will be offered on Zoom: March 3 and April 14.