Presenting a succinct, historically informed introduction to North and South Korea, the second edition of The Koreas considers the radically different ways these countries have dealt with the growing challenges of globalization. Since the first edition's publication, the economic, political, an...

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Main Author:	Armstrong, Charles K. 1962- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York [u.a.] Routledge 2014
Edition:	Second edition
Subjects:	Koreans / Foreign countries / History Globalization Koreans / Foreign countries Geschichte Globalisierung Koreaner Korea (South) Korea (North) Südkorea Nordkorea
Online Access:	Inhaltsverzeichnis
Summary:	Presenting a succinct, historically informed introduction to North and South Korea, the second edition of The Koreas considers the radically different ways these countries have dealt with the growing challenges of globalization. Since the first edition's publication, the economic, political, and social differences have only intensified, making evident the relevancy and importance of Armstrong's work, in understanding the Koreas now and in the future. Ultimately, The Koreas is a crisp, engaging primer of Korea and the Korean people in the contemporary world. This book is ideal for many courses in a variety of disciplines, including politics, history, international business, and Asian studies
Item Description:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 129-132) and index Korea in the world -- South Korea : the rise to globalism -- North Korea : the logic and limits of "self-reliance" -- The Korean diaspora -- The Korean crisis -- One Korea, many Koreas
Physical Description:	X, 138 S. Ill., Kt. 23 cm
ISBN:	0415643090 0415643104 9780415643092 9780415643108