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"A Geek in Korea 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."--Publisher description
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A Geek in Korea, Daniel Tudor, James Pearson
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- A Geek in Korea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Tudor, James Pearson
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Released
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 164
- ISBN10
- 0804843848
- ISBN13
- 9780804843843
- Series
- Geek in
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, Maps & Travel, True Stories, History, Travel, Travel Guides, Culture and Society, Narrative Journalism, Asia, Asian Fiction
- Rating
- 3.7 out of 5
- Description
- "A Geek in Korea 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."--Publisher description