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"Should be ranked among the best in the field of Korean studies and should be required reading for those interested in Korea studies and/or serious about Japanese and Asian studies."

* Journal of Asian Studies *

"Must become required reading for all students of East Asia in the twentieth century."

* Journal of the School of Oriental and African Studies *

Table of Contents

List of Illustrations
Preface
1. Merchants and Landlords
2. An Industrial Bourgeoisie
3. Class and State: The Financial Nexus
4. Class and State: Partners in Management
5. Between Metropole and Hinterland: The Acquisition of Raw Materials and Technology
6. Between Metropole and Hinterland: The Quest for Markets
7. "Without Any Trouble"
8. Class Over Nation
Conclusion
Notes
Guide to Romanization
Bibliography
Index

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      Publisher: University of Washington Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 03/08/2015
      ISBN13: 9780295997742, 978-0295997742
      ISBN10: 0295997745

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review

      "Should be ranked among the best in the field of Korean studies and should be required reading for those interested in Korea studies and/or serious about Japanese and Asian studies."

      * Journal of Asian Studies *

      "Must become required reading for all students of East Asia in the twentieth century."

      * Journal of the School of Oriental and African Studies *

      Table of Contents

      List of Illustrations
      Preface
      1. Merchants and Landlords
      2. An Industrial Bourgeoisie
      3. Class and State: The Financial Nexus
      4. Class and State: Partners in Management
      5. Between Metropole and Hinterland: The Acquisition of Raw Materials and Technology
      6. Between Metropole and Hinterland: The Quest for Markets
      7. "Without Any Trouble"
      8. Class Over Nation
      Conclusion
      Notes
      Guide to Romanization
      Bibliography
      Index

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