Jieheerah Yun Bücher

The book delves into the effects of globalization on Seoul's urban landscape, structured in two parts. The first section highlights the revival of Korean culture and traditions aimed at transforming the city's image from industrial to post-industrial, emphasizing global tourism. The second part examines the political emphasis on creating a multicultural society, alongside shifts in labor and immigration policies, and how these factors have influenced the city's urban environments.

Chinese activist Liu Xiaobo (1955-2017)--awarded the Nobel Peace Prize while serving an eleven-year prison sentence--helped shatter longstanding barriers to freedom of organization and expression in China. This biography, written by one of his closest friends, retraces Liu Xiaobo's inspiring life, from his childhood years through his imprisonment. He became terminally ill while incarcerated and died July 13, 2017.