Contemporary South Korean Society: A Critical Perspective

Book Overview

The growing importance of the Korean economy in the global arena and the spread of the so-called 'Korean wave' in Asia mean there is an increasing desire to understand contemporary Korean Society. To this end, this book provides a critical and progressive analysis of the diverse issues that impact on and shape contemporary Korean society at both local and national levels.The chapters in this volume provide a critical perspective on Korean society, and draw upon interdisciplinary research from across the social sciences.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138857327
• ISBN13: 9781138857322
• Release Date: March 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 226 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"