| The Forgotten Histories: The Korean Diaspora and its Effect on Shaping the Korean Identity Contributor(s): Andreola, Kevin (Author), Foundation, The East (Author) |
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ISBN: 1086412486 ISBN-13: 9781086412482 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $18.48 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Korea |
| Physical Information: 0.31" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.44 lbs) 130 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - East Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The movement of Koreans in the last century has been driven by diverse, profound factors and has left an indelible mark on Korean society. The Korean diaspora has often been studied in relation to South Korea's economic rise amid domestic and societal hardships, but these accounts fail to consider the breadth of its migrants' experiences and their rich, cross-cultural interactions. What initially pushed these Koreans to leave their homeland, and how did these people arrive in these far-away places? How do their stories connect the seemingly disparate Korean communities and distinguish them from other diasporas?In The Forgotten Histories, The East Foundation outlines the history of the Korean diaspora and unites the often isolated narratives of Korean migrants from throughout the world. Focusing on four distinct and pivotal migration waves, this book addresses the overarching economic and political conditions that prompted emigration from the Korea peninsula, and how those circumstances formed the basis for a continually shifting understanding of Korean identity. Taken together, these histories portray examples of adaptation, relocation, and persistence, while emphasizing the unique collective unity among Korean migrants and their descendants. |