Changing Korea: Understanding Culture and CommunicationIn the last fifty years, Korea has transformed itself from an agrarian, Confucian-based culture into a global and technological powerhouse, and one of the most important political and economic forces in the world. Based on previous research and face-to-face interviews, the book shows how contemporary Koreans negotiate traditional Confucian values and Western capitalistic values in their everyday encounters - particularly in business and professional contexts. This is a useful companion book for courses in international business, intercultural communication, and Asian studies. |
Contents
From Confucianism to ConfucianCapitalism 50 5 | 3 |
Collectivism vs Individualism | 25 |
InGroup Membership in Contemporary Korean Society | 81 |
From Confucius to Computers | 111 |
Critical Incidents | 137 |
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