Civic Activism in South Korea: The Intertwining of Democracy and Neoliberalism

by Seungsook Moon

In recent decades, neoliberalism has transformed South Korean society, going far beyond simply restructuring the economy. In response, a number of civic organizations that emerged from the democratization movement with a conscious emphasis on social change have sought to address socioeconomic and political problems caused or aggravated by the neoliberal transformation.

Examining how "citizens' organizations" in South Korea negotiate with...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231211481
• ISBN13: 9780231211482
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"