The Republic Of Korea: Economic Transformation And Social Change

by David I Steinberg

Overview

This book concentrates on the process of economic growth, for which Korea today is renowned. It examines some of the salient forces that helped to produce Korea's remarkable change and explores the evolution of the class structure in Korea and the changes it is now experiencing.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781000305128
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	07/09/2019
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	218
Lexile:	1420L (what's this?)
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

David I. Steinberg

Table of Contents

Preface -- Introduction: Geography as Destiny -- Land and People -- Origins and Early History of the Korean People -- The Flowering and Decline of Traditional Korea -- The Japanese Colonial Period -- The Republics of Korea -- Korean Society and Culture -- The Nature of Politics and Administration in Korea -- The Role of the Military in Korean Society -- The Economic Development of Korea: 1953–1986 -- Korea and Its External Relations -- The Future of Korea -- Epilogue: Development Lessons from the Korean Experience -- Dramatis Personae

Editorial Reviews

A concise and comprehensive survey of East Asia's fast-developing but little understood nation. Emphasizes recurring social and historical themes; considers changes of the postwar era, examines its importance to the US, discusses the Korean national character, looks at the future. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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