The birth of Korean cool how one nation is conquering the world through pop culture
"Recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Featuring ... reporting and numerous interviews with Koreans working in all areas of government and society, Euny Hong reveals how a really uncoo...
| Main Author: | Hong, Y. Euny (Author) |
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Picador,
2014.
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| Edition: | First edition. |
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| Summary: |
"Recounts how South Korea vaulted itself into the twenty-first century, becoming a global leader in business, technology, education, and pop culture. Featuring ... reporting and numerous interviews with Koreans working in all areas of government and society, Euny Hong reveals how a really uncool country became cool, and how a nation that once banned mini-skirts, long hair on men, and rock 'n' roll could come to mass produce boy bands, soap operas, and the world's most popular smartphone"--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: |
267 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781250045119 (pbk.) 1250045118 (pbk.) |
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