Contemporary South Korean Society

The growing importance of the Korean economy in the global arena and the spread of the so-called `Korean wave¿ in Asia mean there is an increasing desire to understand contemporary Korean Society. To this end, this book provides a critical and progressive analysis of the diverse issues that impact on and shape contemporary Korean society at both local and national levels.The chapters in this volume provide a critical perspective on Korean society, and draw upon interdisciplinary research from across the social sciences.