The Political Economy Of Development And Environment In Korea

This book discusses the economic, social, and spatial development of Korea from the Modernization period to the 1997 financial crisis. It examines the role of the state in controlling development and the impact of this on society and the environment. The book argues that the financial crisis was inevitable and provides a comprehensive view of Korea's economic growth and recent issues. It is considered an important resource for scholars in Korean studies.

This book looks at Korea's economic, social and spatial development processes from the early Modernization period to the financial crisis of 1997. It focuses on the political and ideological control of the state during the developmental era, as well as the environmental problems of the country, and examines how society and environment have been used as means to attain rapid accumulation. It reveals the main characteristics of Korean economy growth and social control, and argues that the financial crisis of 1997 was inevitable. It provides a holistic approach to Korean development, which allows a comprehensive view of Korea's economic miracle as well as its recent problems. Review: 'An indispensable resource to scholars in Korean studies.' - Korea Journal