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Asia's Unknown Uprising Volume 1

South Korean Social Movements in the 20th Century

ISBN-13: 9781604864571

Contributor(s): George Katsiaficas

Subject: Politics & Government

Publisher Imprint: Pm Press

Publication Date: 29-03-2012

Format: Paperback

Availability: In stock

£27.99

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About the book

This illuminating volume provides a detailed analysis of the oft-hidden yet major uprisings that have patterned Korea's politics and society. An emphasis is placed upon social movements and grass-roots counter-elite dynamics rather than leaders, noting how the intelligence of ordinary people surpasses that of the leaders holding the reins of power. From the 1894 Tonghak Uprising to the 1980 Gwanju Uprising, Korean experiences act here as a baseboard for a greater exploration of global social movement in the 21st century.