Korean Mind: Understanding Contemporary Korean Culture by Boye Lafayette De Ment

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Korean Mind by Boye Lafayette De Mente, Laura Kingdon Delve into this exploration of what it means to be Korean. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Delve into this exploration of what it means to be Korean.South Korea is now an economic and technological superpower but how, as a country, did they rebound so quickly from war and political unrest? And how can that success be replicated in other cultures? The answers lie in understanding the beliefs that Koreans hold dear and the values they find significant, as well as how they all developed. In his book The Korean Mind, scholar Boye Lafayette De Mente clearly identifies the building blocks that make up the modern Korean identity.Organised alphabetically by topic, De Mente puts into context the many cultural code words that explain why Korea is the country it is today. Readers will soon find that their meaning goes far beyond the superficial English translation. The Korean Mind provides all the background and insight necessary for those eager to learn the secrets of a burgeoning, yet little-understood country. Author Biography Boye Lafayette De Mente first went to Korea in 1949 as a member of a U.S. military intelligence agency, and was involved with the country for more than six decades as a student, journalist, editor, lecturer, and writer. He is the author of more than thirty books including Survival Korean, The Korean Way in Business and Etiquette Guide to Korea. Laura Kingdon is a graduate of Yonsei Universitys Korean Language Institute. She has designed curricula and taught English as a Second Language to students of all ages, ranging from university students in Kazakhstan to elementary school children in Korea. Long Description Delve into this exploration of what it means to be Korean. South Korea is now an economic and technological superpower - but how, as a country, did they rebound so quickly from war and political unrest? And how can that success be replicated in other cultures? The answers lie in understanding the beliefs that Koreans hold dear and the values they find significant, as well as how they all developed. In his book The Korean Mind, scholar Boye Lafayette De Mente clearly identifies the building blocks that make up the modern Korean identity. Organised alphabetically by topic, De Mente puts into context the many cultural code words that explain why Korea is the country it is today. Readers will soon find that their meaning goes far beyond the superficial English translation. The Korean Mind provides all the background and insight necessary for those eager to learn the secrets of a burgeoning, yet little-understood country. Description for Sales People Learn the secrets of South Koreas incredible resilience and success after political turmoil Discover what it means to be Korean by delving into the idiosyncrasies of the collective Korean psyche Experience the modern expressions of an ancient culture Book goes in-depth to discuss the concepts integral to Korean living Details ISBN0804848157 Author Laura Kingdon Pages 384 Publisher Tuttle Publishing Year 2018 ISBN-10 0804848157 ISBN-13 9780804848152 Format Paperback Imprint Tuttle Publishing Subtitle Understanding Contemporary Korean Culture Place of Publication Boston Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780804842716 DEWEY 951.9 Media Book Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-24 Publication Date 2018-04-24 NZ Release Date 2018-04-24 US Release Date 2018-04-24 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2018-04-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICY No questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERY No matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. SECURE PAYMENT Peace of mind by paying through PayPal and eBay Buyer Protection TheNile_Item_ID:123812682;

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