Larry Burmeister - Research Realpolitik and Development in Korea

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The State and the Green Revolution

Larry L. Burmeister

First published 1988 by Westview Press

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Burmeister, Larry L.
Research, realpolitik, and development in Korea.
(Rural studies series)
Includes index.
Bibliography: p.
1. AgricultureResearchKorea (South)
2. Agriculture and stateKorea (South) 3. Green
RevolutionKorea (South) I. Title. II. Series:
Rural studies series of the Rural Sociological
Society.
S542.K8B87 1988 338.1'8519'5 87-12828

ISBN 13: 978-0-367-28576-0 (hbk)

During the course of graduate studies at Cornell University, Gene Erickson, Frank Young, and Randy Barker supplied much appreciated counsel and encouragement throughout the research process. Vernon Ruttan and Robert Evenson provided opportunities at crucial points in the development of the argument for discussions of their work and its implications for my project. Fred Buttel and Chuck Geisler gave much needed assistance during the manuscript review process in their roles as editors of the Rural Studies Series of the Rural Sociological Society. Two anonymous reviewers provided helpful suggestions for revisions. The intellectual influences of other scholars are acknowledged throughout the text. Unfortunately, none of the above can be blamed for my errors of interpretation and omission.

Field research support was provided by the East-West Center (EWC) under their Joint Doctoral Dissertation Intern program and a supplementary field research support grant was received from the International Agricultural Program at Cornell University. Bruce Koppel of the EWC's Resource Systems Institute was most considerate in arranging for an additional two months stay in Korea and in providing the most precious resource a scholar can command upon return from the fieldan uninterrupted period for analysis and writing. A subsequent research visit supported by the Fulbright program in Korea offered an additional opportunity to update information and revisit interpretations.

At the University of Kentucky, editorial assistance has been graciously provided by Ann Stockham, Nancy Strang, and Mitsie Sample.

Only a few of us are accorded the privilege of living and studying in another society for an extended period of time. It is impossible to reciprocate the collective kindness and good-natured curiosity that such sojourns bring forth. I must list a few special Korean friendsProfessor Shim Young-Kun and his family graciously received me upon my arrival in Korea and were most helpful throughout my stay; Professors Ban Sung-Hwan and Lee Jil-Hyun of the Seoul National University, College of Agriculture provided much needed assistance; graduate students Lee Kyong-Hoon and Chung Hee-Doo were caring friends and able research assistants. Other friends too numerous to mention responded to my trials and tribulations with patience and good humor. Many administrative officials and scientists at the Office of Rural Development helped with data collection and provided information about their research programs. I express my gratitude to numerous othersademicians, government officials, and farmerswho generously put aside what they were doing to talk with me about agricultural policy issues in Korea. The questions I asked were often politically sensitive. Even when put on an uncomfortable spot, responses were always gracious and my sometimes untoward interrogative manner was forgiven.

Finally, I dedicate this book to my parentsEllen and Louis Burmeister. Their encouragement throughout an extended period of study and research has been a constant source of strength.

Permission to use portions of the published materials listed below is acknowledged with appreciation. Chapters in the monograph in which this material appears are placed in parentheses following the citations.

Larry L. Burmeister, "The South Korean Green Revolution: Induced or Directed Innovation?" Economic Development and Cultural Change 35:767-790 (portions of Chapter 4). Copyright, 1987, The University of Chicago Press. 0013/0079/87/3504-0048$01.00

M. Ann Judd, James K. Boyce, and Robert E. Evenson, "Investing in Agricultural Supply: The Determinants of Agricultural Research and Extension Investment." Economic Development and Cultural Change, 34:77-113 (modified version of Table 6, p. 92 appears as Table 5-4). Copyright, 1986, The University of Chicago Press. 0013/0079/87/3501-0005$01.00

Larry L. Burmeister