"Just a few decades ago, the Koreans were an impoverished, agricultural people. In one generation they moved from the fields to Silicon Valley. The nature and values of the Korean people provide the background for a more detailed examination of the complex history of the country, in particular its division and its emergence as an economic superpower. Who are these people? And where does their future lie?"--
The rise of South Korea is one of the most unexpected and inspirational developments of the latter part of our century. A few decades ago, the Koreans were an impoverished, agricultural people. In one generation they came out of the fields and into Silicon Valley. In 1997, this powerhouse of a nation reeled and almost collapsed as a result of a weak financial system and heavily indebted conglomerates. The world is now watching to see whether the Koreans will be able to reform and continue their stunning growth. Although Korea has only recently found itself a part of the global stage, it is a country with a rich and complex past. Early history shows that Koreans had a huge influence on ancient Japan, and their historic achievements include being the first culture to use metal movable type for printing books. However, much of their history is less positive; it is marred with political violence, poverty, and war--aspects that would sooner be forgotten by the Koreans, who are trying to focus on their promising future. The fact that Korean history has eluded much of the world is unfortunate, but as Korea becomes more of a global player, understanding and appreciation for this unique nation has become indispensable. In The Koreans, Michael Breen provides an in-depth portrait of the country and its people. An early overview of the nature and values of the Korean people provides the background for a more detailed examination of the complex history of the country, in particular its division into the Communist north and pro-Western south. In this absorbing and enlightening account of the Koreans, Michael Breen provides compelling insight into the history and character of this fascinating nation.
Kim Jong-il has been the subject of intense interest and fear in recent months. He has been demonised as 'Dr Evil' for his nuclear programme which puts Korea on a collision course with the US. For this reason, the world has a stake in understanding this man and his little-known country. This account aims to tell the compelling story of Kim Jong-il and the country he leads, exploring the pressing question of how he manages to hold onto power in a country that is ravaged by famine and poverty. Unravelling the myths, mysteries, and fallacies that surround this small, desperate country, this fascinating story includes rare photos of Kim Jong-il and his brutal regime.
Finding the Middle Ground
The book explores the development of federalism and various strategies for accommodating minority ethnic groups in Nepal, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka. It delves into the historical context, examining how these approaches have evolved over time and their implications for social cohesion and political stability in these countries. Through detailed analysis, it highlights the challenges and successes faced in integrating diverse communities within a federal framework.
Continuing the story from its predecessor, this sequel delves deeper into the lives of beloved characters as they navigate new challenges and adventures. With rich world-building and intricate plot twists, the narrative explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the quest for identity. Readers can expect heightened emotional stakes and unexpected revelations that build on the foundation established in the first book, making it a compelling continuation for fans and newcomers alike.
This timely book examines how election news reporting has changed over the last half-century in Ireland, by analysing reporting in terms of framing, tone, and the distribution of coverage. -- .
This book is timely because of the increasing popularity of minimally invasive and cost effective methods to ablate solid tumors. Medical image guided ablation using thermal energy sources such as radio-frequency, microwave, laser, high-intensity focused ultrasound, and cyrogenics have received much recent attention as minimally invasive strategies for the ablation of tumors. This text describes novel and practical image registration methods and mathematical models to predict the cellular response from magnetic resonance (MR) images, which guide and monitor therapy. Many clinical and animal model studies seeking to characterize the biological response to thermal ablations, localized drug release, and other MRI-guided therapies would benefit from this book. This text should be especially useful for medical, engineering, applied mathematics, physics, and computer science students, researchers, and clinicians.
Kniha o raném období života zakladatele Církve sjednocení, který v Severní Koreji strávil pět let v pracovním táboře. Autor Michael Breen, soulský zpravodaj The Washington Times a The Guardian, strávil několik let vyhledáváním lidí, kteří znali Son-mjong Muna jako mladého muže, a vedl s nimi rozhovory.
