{"product_id":"9780804843843","title":"A Geek in Korea","description":"Author: Daniel Tudor\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780804843843\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 11 Nov 2014\u003cbr\u003ePages: 160\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA Geek in Korea \u003c\/i\u003ereinvents the culture guide for the Internet age. Packed with\u0026amp;nbsp;articles and photographs, it covers all the touchstones of Korean culture - from\u0026amp;nbsp;Buddhism and Confucianism to chapters on the traditional arts and disciplines\u0026amp;nbsp;like Taekwondo. There are chapters on cultural code words and norms; personal\u0026amp;nbsp;relationships; business and technology; and symbols and practices that are\u0026amp;nbsp;peculiarly Korean.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA number of chapters are devoted to Korean pop culture, with\u0026amp;nbsp;attention to the stars, idols, and urban subcultures associated with them. For\u0026amp;nbsp;visitors to Korea, the author includes a mini-guide to his favourite neighbourhoods\u0026amp;nbsp;in Seoul and other places of outstanding interest.\u0026amp;nbsp;Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Koreans, debunking myths about\u0026amp;nbsp;them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so obsessed with\u0026amp;nbsp;education and success - Tudor has created the perfect book for the growing\u0026amp;nbsp;ranks of Koreaphiles in this inspired, insightful, and highly informative guide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46814063788190,"sku":"ADS-9780804843843","price":29.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780804843843.jpg?v=1778333619","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780804843843","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}