Poisoned Prosperity - Development, Modernization and the Environment in South Korea

A study of environmental degradation, this work presents the environmental problems of South Korea. The effects of rapid industrialisation and modernisation are documented along with the choices and actions which are available to the country.

Sommario

Acknowledgments, Introduction, Map of Korea, Map of Southeast Asia, Photographs follow pages 74 and 134, 1. The Human and Environmental Costs of Industrialization, 2. The History and Structure of Environmental Administration in Korea: A Brief Overview, 3. Realities and Limits ofEnvironmental Law and Management in Korea, 4. The Forces for Change: Prosperity, Democratization, and Internationalization,  5. Nongovernment Organizations: Environmentalism and Civic Democracy, 6. Internationalization and the Environment, 7. Environmental Stability and the Prospects for Progress, Bibliography, Index

Info autore

Norman R. Eder

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Norman Eder, Norman R. Eder, Eder Norman R.
• Editore: Taylor and Francis
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.1995
• EAN: 9781563246869
• ISBN: 978-1-56324-686-9
• Pagine: 224
• Peso: 453 g
• Categorie: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Scienze politiche e cittadinanza attiva; Nature / Environmental Conservation & Protection, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / General, South Korea, Pollution & threats to the environment, Industry & industrial studies, Pollution and threats to the environment, Industry and industrial studies