The Island of World Peace The Jeju Massacre and State Building in South Korea |
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| Author:
| Gwon, Gwisook |
| Series title: | Asia/Pacific/Perspectives Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-5381-4569-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2023 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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This book explores the history of the Jeju massacre or Jeju 4.3, the deadliest civilian massacre in modern South Korean history. It examines state violence in relation to the birth of anti-communism, the reintegration of Jeju people through mobilization in the Korean War, the capitalist modernization movement, and attempts at reconciliation.
This book explores the history of the Jeju massacre or Jeju 4.3, the deadliest civilian massacre in modern South Korean history. It examines state violence in relation to the birth of anti-communism, the reintegration of Jeju people through mobilization in the Korean War, the capitalist modernization movement, and attempts at reconciliation.