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Explore the complex social order and rapid transformations of South Korean society with this scholarly work from Routledge. South Korea under Compressed Modernity: Familial Political Economy in Transition offers a deep look into a nation undergoing intense social change. Rather than relying on traditional Western social theories or culturalist arguments, this book develops new conceptual tools to address the specific uniqueness of the South Korean experience. Readers will gain a better understanding of the social dynamics governing daily life, from industrial work and education to popular culture. By focusing on the familial political economy, this text provides a fresh perspective on how the nation navigates its contemporary transformation. It is an essential resource for students, academics, and researchers interested in the sociology and anthropology of East Asia and the specific drivers of South Korean social development.

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Provides innovative conceptual tools and theoretical frameworks designed to analyze South Korean society directly.

Offers a detailed account of contemporary transformation and social change within the country.

Examines diverse areas of life including industrial work, education, and popular culture.

Moves beyond West-derived social theories to provide a more accurate view of local social orders.

Part of the Routledge Advances in Korean Studies series for academic depth.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
12 April 2010
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08 October 2009

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