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Korean Politics : The Quest for Democratization and Economic Development / John Kie-Chiang Oh.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2018]Copyright date: ©1999Description: 1 online resource (272 p.) : 9 tables, 14 halftones, 1 mapContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781501729263
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.95195 21
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  • online - DeGruyter
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Contents:
Frontmatter -- Map of Korea -- CONTENTS -- Chronology and List of Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Traditional Society -- 2. A "Democratic'' Republic on Trial, 1945-1961 -- 3. The First Military Coup and Economic Growth, 1961-1979 -- 4. The Usurpation of Power and the Demand for Democratization, 1979-1987 -- 5. The Transition and Economic Problems, 1987-1992 -- 6. The "Civilian and Democratic'' Government, 1992-1993 -- 7. Institutionalizing Political and Economic Reforms, 1993-1995 -- 8. Corruption, the Trial, and the National Assembly, 1995-1996 -- 9. A Leadership Crisis and the Economy, 1996-1997 -- 10. The Economic Crisis and the Presidential Election, 1997-1998 -- Conclusion -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author
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.
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Frontmatter -- Map of Korea -- CONTENTS -- Chronology and List of Tables -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- 1. Traditional Society -- 2. A "Democratic'' Republic on Trial, 1945-1961 -- 3. The First Military Coup and Economic Growth, 1961-1979 -- 4. The Usurpation of Power and the Demand for Democratization, 1979-1987 -- 5. The Transition and Economic Problems, 1987-1992 -- 6. The "Civilian and Democratic'' Government, 1992-1993 -- 7. Institutionalizing Political and Economic Reforms, 1993-1995 -- 8. Corruption, the Trial, and the National Assembly, 1995-1996 -- 9. A Leadership Crisis and the Economy, 1996-1997 -- 10. The Economic Crisis and the Presidential Election, 1997-1998 -- Conclusion -- Selected Bibliography -- Index -- About the Author

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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 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.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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