{"product_id":"a-geek-in-korea-discovering-asias-new-kingdom-of-cool-paperback","title":"A Geek in Korea: Discovering Asia's New Kingdom of Cool - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDaniel Tudor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor every fan of K-Pop music, Korean Wave dramas and Kimchi--or anyone intrigued by Korea and Korean culture--\u003ci\u003eA Geek in Korea\u003c\/i\u003e is a hip, new guide to the land of the Samsung smartphone and Gangnam Style.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Dan Tudor first arrived in Korea on the eve of the 2002 World Cup when South Korea played Italy in the finals. What he saw inspired him to return and work in Korea. Tudor served as \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e magazine's Korea correspondent for three years and writes regular columns for the national daily \u003ci\u003eJoongang Ilbo\u003c\/i\u003e newspaper. Along the way, he has developed a great love and admiration for Korean culture and the Korean people. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Geek in Korea\u003c\/i\u003e reinvents the culture guide for the Internet age. Packed with articles and photographs, it covers all the touchstones of Korean culture--from Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters on the traditional arts and disciplines like Taekwondo. There are chapters on cultural code words and norms; personal relationships; business and technology; and symbols and practices that are peculiarly Korean. A number of chapters are devoted to Korean pop culture, with attention to the stars, idols, and urban subcultures associated with them. For visitors to Korea, the author includes a mini-guide to his favorite neighborhoods in Seoul and other places of outstanding interest. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSpotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans, debunking myths about them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so obsessed with education and success--Tudor has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Koreaphiles in this inspired, insightful, and highly informative guide.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel Tudor\u003c\/b\u003e is from Manchester, England, and graduated with a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from Oxford University. He has lived in Seoul, Korea for many years, and served as The Economist's Korea Correspondent from 2010-2013. His first book, 'Korea: The Impossible Country' received strong praise and has also been translated into Korean, Chinese, Polish, and Thai. Daniel is a regular columnist for a Korean newspaper, the \u003ci\u003eJoongang Ilbo\u003c\/i\u003e, and has commented on Korea-related topics many times for the \u003ci\u003eBBC\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAl Jazeera\u003c\/i\u003e, and others. He is also co-founder of The Booth, a small chain of craft beer pubs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 11, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757633798432,"sku":"9780804843843","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6ebe80e83037a76436803e4e6334dbd8.webp?v=1780107424","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-geek-in-korea-discovering-asias-new-kingdom-of-cool-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}