The Development of Modern South Korea: State Formation, Capitalist Development and National Identity Routledge Advances in Korean Studies

Author	Kyong Ju Kim
Format	Hardcover
ISBN	9780415321921
Publication Date	20/05/2007
Publisher	ROUTLEDGE
Manufacturer	Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of South Korean modernization by examining the dimensions of state formation, capitalist development and nationalism. It highlights the most characteristic features of South Korean modernity in relation to its historical conditions, institution traditions and cultural values, paying particular attention to Korean's pre-modern civilization.

The Development ofModern South Koreaprovides a comprehensive analysis of South Korean modernization by examining the dimensions of state formation, capitalist development and nationalism.Taking a comparative and interdisciplinary approach this bookhighlights the most characteristic features of South Korean modernity in relation to its historical conditions, institution traditions and cultural values paying particular attention to Korean's pre-modern civilization.