Changing Korea Understanding Culture and Communication |
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Author:
| Shim, T. Youn-ja Kim, Min-Sun Martin, Judith N. |
Series title: | Critical Intercultural Communication Studies |
ISBN: | 978-1-4331-0192-2 |
Publication Date: | Apr 2008 |
Publisher: | Peter Lang Publishing, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | AUD $180.95 |
Book Description:
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In the last fifty years, Korea has transformed itself from an agrarian, Confucian-based culture into a global and technological powerhouse, and one of the most important political and economic forces in the world. Based on previous research and face-to-face interviews, the book shows how contemporary Koreans negotiate traditional Confucian values and Western capitalistic values in their everyday encounters - particularly in business and professional contexts. This is a useful companion...
More DescriptionIn the last fifty years, Korea has transformed itself from an agrarian, Confucian-based culture into a global and technological powerhouse, and one of the most important political and economic forces in the world. Based on previous research and face-to-face interviews, the book shows how contemporary Koreans negotiate traditional Confucian values and Western capitalistic values in their everyday encounters - particularly in business and professional contexts. This is a useful companion book for courses in international business, intercultural communication, and Asian studies.