Demographics of Korea and Germany

Population Changes and Socioeconomic Impact of two Divided Nations in the Light of Reunification

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Korea and Germany are commonly described as emblematic examples of divided nations. But while Korea is still divided Germany has gone through a peaceful unification. The book offers a unique comparative study on the demographic change in these divided countries. It also investigates the developments after Germany‘s unification. Based on this demographic insights of a merged society it asks about their use and limits for a possible Korean scenario of reunification.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-02-19
Mått:170 x 240 x 10 mm
Vikt:254 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:127
Förlag:Verlag Barbara Budrich
ISBN:9783847421528

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Bernhard Köppen and Norbert F. Schneider are professors at the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB), Germany.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of Contents1. Demographics of reunification •Divergence and diversification: The appropriate way to look at German reunification? •Assessing the demographics of reunification on different layers and scales 2. Forming demographic processes of reunified Germany: Patterns of fertility, mortality and migration •Fertility, living arrangements and related aspects •Cultural conceptions of family as a socio-demographical marker between East and West? •Life expectancy •Migration in divided and reunified Germany •Internal migration since reunification 3. Attitudes towards reunification in German society 4. The socio-economic divide – a long lasting challenge 5. Consequences of post-unification demographics: A persistent east-west divide? 6. Knowledge and notions on the demographics of Korean reunification •Typologies of reunification (Sam Hyun Yoo, KIHASA) •Tales of demographic change in an open or reunified Korea •Populations of South and North Korea •Korea as one – A challenging vision 7. Concluding thoughts on a Germany-inspired Korea scenario 8. German reunification – No blueprint for Korea but a valuable knowledge base