Korean Politics : The Quest for Democratization and Economic Development /

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Extraordinary political and economic changes have rocked the Republic of Korea over the past fifty years. John Oh, a Korean-born political scientist, has written a clear and insightful account of government and politics throughout this turbulent period. His chronological and thematic study analyzes...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oh, John Kie-chiang, 1930-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Ithaca, N.Y. : Cornell University Press, 1999.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
Wirtschaftsentwicklung.
Demokratisierung.
Economische ontwikkeling.
Democratisering.
Wirtschaftsentwicklung
Demokratisierung
Politics and government
Economic history.
Democracy.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Development > Economic Development.
Democracy > Korea (South)
Südkorea.
Südkorea
Korea (South)
Coree du Sud > Conditions economiques > 1960-1988.
Coree du Sud > Politique et gouvernement > 1988-2002.
Korea (South) > Economic conditions > 1960-1988.
Korea (South) > Politics and government > 1988-2002.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
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Summary:Extraordinary political and economic changes have rocked the Republic of Korea over the past fifty years. John Oh, a Korean-born political scientist, has written a clear and insightful account of government and politics throughout this turbulent period. His chronological and thematic study analyzes both the conflicts between authoritarian forces and populist/democratic elements and the nation's determined efforts to achieve economic growth. In relating Korea's transformation to a democratic society and an industrial state, Oh explains how the country's politics and economy are interrelated. He covers the launching of the first democratic republic, the emergence of military regimes, and the growth of the middle class and the civil society. He also reveals the causes of collusion between political and economic groups which led to corruption, structural anomalies, and economic crises. Korean Politics is the first English-language book to draw on original Korean-language sources including testimonies from the trials of former presidents in its analysis of their military-dominated governments. The book concludes with succinct discussions on the first peaceful transfer of power to an opposition leader, Kim Dae-jung. Timely and authoritative, it is an ideal classroom text and an indispensable reference on contemporary Korea.
Physical Description:1 online resource (272 pages).
ISBN:9781501729263

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