This book is a product of the poverty-environment work program in the Environment Department of the World bank. The Policy and Economics team, where this work is housed, is led by Kirk Hamilton

This book, which offers an overview of the key findings of a study of education and postconflict reconstruction, draws on a literature review,database of key indicators for 52 conflict-affected countries, and a review of 12 country studies

This book is an attempt to bring the gender and development debate full circle-from a much-needed focus on empowering women to a more comprehensive gender framework that considers gender as a system that affects both women and men

International migration and its link to poverty and economic development have received increased attention in recent years, in large part due to the surge in international migration

Tables, graphs, charts and analysis of the potential of the Republic of Korea to grow into an advanced power by 2030. Data includes climate change, current position, resources and changes in regional economies, etc.

The work is the most comprehensive study history role and activities of Korean women. In this context, the author has intensively studied the hictory of Korean women with the aim of shedding light on the dynamic life of those who defied numerous feudalistic barriers to assume pioneering roles in modernization as well as in transmission and development of traditions.

The book consists of six essays on late 19th century Korean history. All of them were originally prepared and presented as conference papers or keynote speeches at major conferences held in Korea and the US

The book presents mass media and culture - Korea (South)

The book describes Korea’s economic trends and the role of business law. Starting with a historical review of Korea’s economy and the law, the book explains the legal system in Korea before 1960, and discusses how economic development led to changes in the legal system. It also examines the relationship between the economy and law since 1960: economic situation, policy demands, and changes in the law by periods, 1961 to 1971, 1972 to 1979, 1980 to 1986, 1987 to 1996, and 1997 to the present. It also discusses the legal system related to economic cooperation with North Korea after 1987, in a separate chapter.

This book provides a comprehensive overview of the historical background, genres, and performers of the traditional performing arts of Korea, such as puppet plays, mask dramas, and Pansori, a uniquely Korean form of narrative song, which originated from the singing and dancing traditions of the ancient Korean people. It offers a detailed introduction to a variety of Korea’s traditional performing arts. The book also provides references on related research sources in Korean, Japanese, and Chinese, about Korea’s traditional performing arts, for those with an interest in conducting in-depth research, along with featuring some 70 photographs to highlight the noteworthy characteristics of Korean performing arts.