{"title":"Books by Daniel Tudor","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780804843843","title":"A Geek in Korea","description":"\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56294815859061,"sku":"9780804843843","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804843843_c4b3e030-ec6a-4819-961f-5c45d5016ae8.jpg?v=1786015686"},{"product_id":"9780804852265","title":"North Korea Confidential","description":"What is life in North Korea really like?This fascinating book by celebrated journalists Daniel Tudor and James Pearson explores that very question. The authors interview experts and tap a broad variety of sources to provide a startling insider's view of the secretive North Korean society, including:Members of Pyongyang's ruling familiesDefectors from different periods and regionsForeign diplomats and NGOs with years of experience in the countryCross-border traders from neighboring ChinaTextual accounts appearing in English, Korean and Chinese sourcesThis book reveals that ordinary North Koreans, poor and rich alike, enjoy listening to K-pop music and are addicted to South Korean TV dramas—in direct contravention of government dictates. Pirated foreign movies and shows—American, South Korean and Chinese—are often smuggled into the country and sold. Such snippets of information help the reader understand that North Korea is undergoing dynamic changes, affecting the 24 million people who call it home.   This new edition is updated with an afterword by the authors that touches on Kim Jong-un's recent meetings with Donald Trump and Moon Jae-in. While the new foreword by Andray Abrahamian—a member of the U.S. National Committee on North Korea—offers a detailed analysis of North Korea's political discourse, changes in economic policy, and the rise and fall of optimism within the country since 2018.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56295014138229,"sku":"9780804852265","price":13.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804852265_c6507055-fc49-4f81-af6e-ea69a7867654.jpg?v=1786015770"},{"product_id":"korea-the-impossible-country","title":"Korea: The Impossible Country","description":"Daniel Tudor covers all the important issues, yet does not simply tell the more familiar stories, but looks deeper and wider to give the full story of Korea today.  Martin Uden, Former British Ambassador to South Korea. In just fifty years, South Korea has transformed itself from a failed state, ruined and partitioned by war and decades of colonial rule, into an economic powerhouse and a democracy that serves as a model for other countries. How was it able to achieve this with no natural resources and a tradition of authoritarian rule? Who are the Koreans and how did they accomplish this second Asian miracle? Through a comprehensive exploration of Korean history, culture and society, and interviews with dozens of experts celebrated journalist Daniel Tudor seeks answers to these and many other fascinating questions in Korea: The Impossible Country. Tudor touches on topics as diverse as shamanism, clan-ism, the dilemma posed by North Korea, and the growing international appeal of its popular culture. This new edition has been updated with additional materials on recent events including the Park impeachment and the sinking of the Sewol Ferry. Although South Korea has long been overshadowed by Japan and China, Korea: The Impossible Country illuminates how this small country is one of the great success stories of the post-war period.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57481694839157,"sku":"9780804846394","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780804846394.jpg?v=1786089989"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-daniel-tudor.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}