On Critical Postmedia and Korea: Philosophy, Technology, Literature - Hardcover

by Joff P. N. Bradley (Editor), Joff P. N. Bradley (Contribution by), Ho-Duk Hwang (Contribution by)

On Critical Postmedia and Korea: Philosophy, Technology, Literature was curated for the simple reason that a shift has taken place in orientation towards the future. Not long ago, the West looked to Japan as charting a path to a new form of society, with a unique dynamic of media, economics, technology, culture, and politics. Yet, across the Sea of Japan, a phase change has occurred since the bursting of the economic bubble on the Japanese archipelago. Now, we look to South Korea for a new vision of the future and a fresh perspective on media and technology. A new era beckons--a Korean era! Therefore, it's imperative to understand this gleaming model of hyper-accelerant advanced industrial capitalism and its soft and hard power effects. This collection thus embraces South Korea's transformation, positioning it as a key architect of future societies.

Author Biography

Joff P.N. Bradley is professor of philosophy and English at Teikyo University, Tokyo, Japan and visiting fellow at Kyung Hee University, Seoul, South Korea.