Life in urban Korea, (Korea Branch Royal Asiatic Society. RAS Transactions) Lee, Hyo-jae

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Paperback cover has some wear and fading. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This engaging volume from the Korea Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society offers a rare glimpse into the rapidly evolving urban landscape of 20th century Korea. Authored by scholar Hyo-jae Lee, “Life in Urban Korea” provides an invaluable anthropological record of a nation undergoing profound social and cultural transformation. Lee’s meticulous observations and insightful analysis capture the complexities of Korean city life during a pivotal era, from the remnants of traditional Confucian society to the emergence of modern industrialization. This copy, though bearing the gentle patina of age, remains a well-preserved artifact that will delight collectors of Korean history and ethnography. Its pages contain a treasured firsthand account of a country straddling past and future, making it a captivating read for anyone seeking to understand the intricate fabric of Korea’s urban identity.