This book revisits the development of South Korea by looking at its urban dimension and exploring the city of Seoul as a developmental megaproject.

With its integrated portrayal of Korean Society, this book demonstrates the analytical power of contemporary semiotics."—Webb Keane, George Herbert Mead Collegiate Professor of Anthropology, University of Michigan "The fortunate readers ...

In South Korea at the Crossroads, Scott A. Snyder examines the trajectory of fifty years of South Korean foreign policy and offers predictions—and a prescription—for the future.

Time Out Seoul helps travelers get the best out of the ever-changing South Korean metropolis. As well as covering visitor essentials, this new guide offers detailed coverage of cultural highlights, shopping, and dining.

The contributors to this volume trace the sources of illiberalism in today’s Korea; examine how politicalpolarization is plaguing its party system; discuss how civil society and the courts have become politicized;look at the roles of ...

While popular movements in South Korea rightly grab the headlines for forcing political change and holding leaders to account, those movements are only part of the story of the construction and practice of democracy.

Describes the history and culture of South Korea, looks at points of interest in each region, and recommends hotels and restaurants

. A great read for business readers and for Americans-abroad memoir fans.” –Booklist “Not only a revealing personal odyssey, Seoul Man also looks into the history, culture, politics, and business of the remarkable success story of ...

Although there's nothing wrong with that, as a part of the Greater than a Tourist series this book will give you tips and a bunch of ideas from someone who lives at your next travel destination.