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Korea after the Crash

The Politics of Economic Recovery

Brian Bridges author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:19th Jul '01

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Brian Bridges examines the impact on South Korea of the financial crisis of 1997. Covering events up to and including the recent parliamentary elections in South Korea, the book considers the socio-economic and political implications of the financial crisis. It is invaluable reading for students of modern Korea.

'The author's knowledge about the inner workings of presidential politics is amazingly rich ... (he) does beautifully in describing politics and instituitional factors associated with the economic and financial recovery of the country. He is highly knowledgable about the politics in the country and the international environment in which the decision makers were placed. The book is valuable document for understanding politics in the country.' - The Journal of Asian Studies


'The author's knowledge about the inner workings of presidential politics is amazingly rich. ... The book is a valuable document for understanding politics in the country.' - The Journal of Asian Studies

ISBN: 9780415223263

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 408g

192 pages