This book studies the sources of inequality in contemporary South Korea and the social and political contention this engenders. Korean society is becoming more polarized. Demands for "economic democratization" and a fairer redistribution of wealth occupy centre-stage of political campaigns,...

This is a new analysis of recent changes in important Japanese institutions. It addresses the origin, development, and recent adaptation of core institutions, including financial institutions, corporate governance, lifetime employment, and the amakudari system. After four decades of rapid...

Inhalt: METHODISCH KONZEPTIONELLE BEITRÄGE (u. a. Habich, Roland: Objektive und subjektive Indikatoren - Ein Vorschlag zur Messung des Wandels von Lebenslagen). - HAUSHALTSBEZOGENE ANALYSEN ZU INNERFAMILIALER ARBEITSTEILUNG, BILDUNG, LEBENSFORMEN UND WOHNEN (u. a. Binder, Marion/Wagner, Gert:...

Stability, development and unity in contemporary China -- Critical developments in Chinese politics -- Privatisation -- Uneven economic development -- China's environmental problems -- Population change and food security in China -- Ethnic minorities -- Critical social issues -- Cross strait...