num_pages: 329
description: The central theme of 'Social Change in Korea' can be summed up by this question: Where is Korean society headed? The consensus view of the authors appears to be that despite all the advances Korea has achieved during the past two decades it still faces many tough challenges in its evolution toward a fully democratized and global country with mature welfare system. This cautious and less than-sanguine perspective on the future of Korean society contrasts with the generally more optimistic analyses provided by foreign experts on KoreaSocial change in Korea is the second in a series of books that The Korea Herald plans to publish under the title of Insight into Korea. While 31 essays contained in the first volume were all written by foreign scholars the 30 essays featured here are all authored by Korean scholars As such it offers a detailed account of Korea's transformation as seen from within.This book represents the first attempt by more than two dozen leading Korean sociology professors to co-author a study of Korean society. We deeply appreciate their acceptance of our invitation to participate in this unprecedented project. By simply collecting their essays  we can create a book which we believe will make valuable reading for Korean university studens as well as foreigners.
language: English
title: Social change in Korea
publisher: The Korea Herald