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e Secrets of Hegemony
The Secrets of Hegemony
Tai-Yoo Kim Daeryoon Kim •
The Secrets of Hegemony
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Daeryoon Kim School of Undergraduate Studies Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science & Technology Daegu Korea (Republic of)
Tai-Yoo Kim College of Engineering Seoul National University Seoul Korea (Republic of)
ISBN 978-981-10-4414-4 DOI 10.1007/978-981-10-4416-8
ISBN 978-981-10-4416-8
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This book is dedicated to Jungnyeo Chang for her commitment and love Tai-Yoo Kim For Jayoung, Chaewon, and Joowon with love Daeryoon Kim
Preface
The rise and fall of nations and states has always been a topic of keen interest in the fields of history, economics, political science, and other parts of the social sciences. This interest most likely results from the topic’s direct connection to economic abundance, which we could describe as a prerequisite for happiness, an absolute value that humans seek. Even without relying on Marxist theory, it is undeniable that human history is a series of conflicts and compromises made at the least to provide sustenance and beyond that to increase material prosperity. To be sure, there have also been exceptional individuals who have given up the fierce battle for victory and the exhausting struggle for progress and contented themselves with their lot. But are we really sure that their lives were better than the material and spiritual abundance that is generally enjoyed in the developed world? Whether because it is our fate to compete over limited resources
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