The Political Economy of Development and Environment in Korea (Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia)

Chung, Jae-Yong

ISBN 10: 0415205360 / ISBN 13: 9780415205368

Published by Routledge, 2001

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This book looks at Korea's economic, social and spatial development processes from the early Modernisation period to the financial crisis of 1997. The author gives a comprehensive view of both Korea's economic miracle and recent problems. Series: Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; KCM; KCN; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 612. . 2001. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Political Economy of Development and Environment in Korea (Routledge Studies in the Growth Economies of Asia)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415205360
• ISBN 13: 9780415205368
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book looks at Korea's economic, social and spatial development processes from the early Modernisation period to the financial crisis of 1997. It focuses on the political and ideological control of the state during the developmental era, as well as the environmental problems of Korea, and examines how society and environment have been used as means to attain rapid accumulation. Providing an holistic approach to Korean development, this title allows a comprehensive view of Korea's economic miracle as well as its recent problems.

About the Author

Jae-Yong Chung, Richard J. Kirkby