A geek in Korea discovering Asia's new kingdom of cool
A hip, new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Psy. Author Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of the 2002 World Cup when South Korea played Italy in the finals. What he saw inspired him to return and work in Korea. He served as The Economist magazine's Korea correspondent f...
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Tokyo
Tuttle Publishing
[2014]
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| Sumario: | A hip, new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Psy. Author Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of the 2002 World Cup when South Korea played Italy in the finals. What he saw inspired him to return and work in Korea. He served as The Economist magazine's Korea correspondent for three years, and he writes regular columns for the national daily Joongang Ilbo newspaper. Along the way, he has developed a great love and admiration for Korea and Koreans. A Geek in Korea reinvents the culture guide for the Internet age. Packed with articles and photographs, it covers all the touchstones of Korean culture--from Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters on the traditional arts and disciplines like Taekwondo. There are chapters on cultural code words and norms; personal relationships; business and technology; and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Korean. A number of chapters are devoted to Korean pop culture, with attention to the stars, idols, and urban subcultures associated with them. For visitors to Korea, the author includes a mini-guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Seoul and other places of outstanding interest.Resumen tomado de:http://www.worldcat.org/title/geek-in-korea/oclc/980606751&referer=brief_results |
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| Descripción Física: | 159 páginas ilustraciones, mapas, (color) 26 cm |
| ISBN: | 9780804843843 0804843848 |