Publisher's Synopsis
Maritime developments in Far East Asia have reflected the recent phenomena of unprecedented change, dynamism, instability and uncertainty within the region and one of the major national catalysts of these transformations has been Korea. - The early chapters of this publication outline the development of Korean shipping policy in recent decades and its influence in the growth of the Korean shipping industry. This theme is continued in an analysis of the use of the Gerschenkron model in the shipping sector. Finally in this section, the role of ideology is examined in the emergence of a dominant maritime position. - - The text then proceeds by examining specific issues concentrating on an analysis of maritime transport in the Asia Pacific region within the context of regional economic co-operation, before moving on to a wider discussion of the full global implications of these developments. Finally, a detailed analysis of specific market developments is provided. - - Written by a leading expert in Far Eastern shipping, this publications is essential reading for academics, researchers, consultants, businessmen and administrators alike. It provides an original contribution to those who wish to appreciate and understand the development of Korean shipping and how it affects and is indeed affected by, the intricate blend of ongoing economic, political, geographical and social changes within the Asian Pacific region.
