Full Description
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.
Contents
Table of Contents
1. 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
