{"product_id":"shrimp-to-whale-by-ramon-pacheco-pardo-9781805260301","title":"Shrimp to Whale","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSouth Korea has a remarkable history. Born from the ashes of imperial domination, partition, and a devastating war, back in the 1950s there were real doubts about its survival as an independent state. Yet South Korea endures: today it is a boisterous democracy, a vibrant market economy, a tech powerhouse, and home to the coolest of cultures. In just seventy years, this society has grown from a shrimp into a whale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat explains this extraordinary transformation? For some, it was individual South Koreans who fought to change their country, and still strive to shape it. For others, it was forward-looking political and business leaders with a vision. Either way, it's clear that this is the story of a people who dreamt big, and whose dreams came true.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShrimp to Whale\u003c\/i\u003e is a lively history of South Korea, from its millennia-old roots, through the division of the Peninsula, dictatorship and economic growth, to today's global powerhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'This is a book by someone who adores South Korea and has done so since his first trip there as a student. [...] Pacheco Pardo captures the remarkable scope of recent triumphs that give South Korea both agility - as Moon's diplomacy has shown - and the affection of a global audience.' - \u003ci\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A wonderful introduction to contemporary Korean history. This book shows how a small \"hermit nation\" has transformed into vibrant, dynamic society. A must-read for those who want to understand Korea today.' - Sung-Hwan Kim, Chairman of the East Asia Foundation, former South Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A fluid and informative read. Pacheco Pardo's recounting of Korea's remarkable odyssey is accessible to a general audience, as well as an important contribution to the scholarship in the field. Highly recommended!' - Victor Cha, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Impossible State\u003c\/i\u003e, and former Director for Asian Affairs, US National Security Council\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'With passion, comprehensive depth and a bird's eye view from afar and up close, this is a valuable read for anyone with an intellectual curiosity in South Korea and its remarkable journey, achieving in several decades what has taken others centuries or millennia.' - Eun Mee Kim, President of Ewha Womans University, Seoul\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Since the Korean War, Korea has established itself as a \"Global Korea\"...Pacheco Pardo's book will be an insightful guide for the general public as well as experts who seek to gain a deeper understanding of Korea.' - Sang Hyun Lee, President of the Sejong Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833467064556,"sku":"9781805260301","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20617313482830.jpg?v=1758461697","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/shrimp-to-whale-by-ramon-pacheco-pardo-9781805260301","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}