A Geek in Korea: Discovering Asia's New Kingdom of Cool (Geek In...guides)
de Tudor, Daniel
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- ISBN 10
- 0804843848
- ISBN 13
- 9780804843843
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McKeesport, Pennsylvania, United States
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"Daniel Tudor has a fine understanding of contemporary South Korea and a flair for storytelling. His narrative of the nation's landscape is an earnest, investigative tale that seeks to undercover the truth about this often misunderstood country."—Krys Lee, author of Drifting House , a critically-acclaimed collection of stories portraying the Korean experience For every fan of K-Pop music, Korean Wave dramas and Kimchi—or anyone intrigued by Korea and Korean culture— A Geek in Korea is 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. Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans, debunking myths about them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so obsessed with education and success—Tudor has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Koreaphiles in this inspired, insightful, and highly informative guide.
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- Spellbound (US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- PB-LN-0804843848
- Título
- A Geek in Korea: Discovering Asia's New Kingdom of Cool (Geek In...guides)
- Autor
- Tudor, Daniel
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Tapa blanda
- Estado del libro
- Nuevo
- Cantidad disponible
- 7
- Edición
- Illustrated
- ISBN 10
- 0804843848
- ISBN 13
- 9780804843843
- Editorial
- Tuttle Publishing
- Lugar de publicación
- United States.
- Fecha de publicación
- 11/11/2014
- Tamaño
- 7x0x10
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- 1 oz
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