Diamond, Larry and Kim, Byung-Kook: Consolidating Democracy in South Korea , London: Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2000. ISBN 1555878482

First edition, first printing, near fine condition, no dust-jacket, publisher's original pale blue clothboards with white blocking to front and spine, 253 pages including index, compliments sticker, The Korea Foundation, to ffep, ISBN 1555878482----------------------"Since its inception in 1987, Korean democracy has been an arena of continual drama and baffling contradictions: periodica waves of social mobilisation and disenchantment; and a persistent quest for political reform within a political culture focused not on instiutions but on power and personal relationships. This book sheds light on the dilemmas, tensions and contradictions arising from democratic consolidation in South Korea. It explores the turbulent features of Korean democracy in its first decade, assesses the progress that has been made, and identifies the key obstacles to effective democratic governance." (Book ref. 1663)  £25.00

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