| Sources of Korean Tradition: From the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries Contributor(s): Crewe, Jennifer (Author) |
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ISBN: 0231105673 ISBN-13: 9780231105675 Publisher: Columbia University Press OUR PRICE: $44.55 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 1996 Annotation: Drawn from Peter H. 'Lee's Sourcebook of Korean Civilization, Volume 1', this abridged introductory collection offers students and general readers primary readings in the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of Korea from ancient times through the sixteenth century. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Korea |
| Dewey: 951.9 |
| LCCN: 96017701 |
| Lexile Measure: 1250 |
| Series: Introduction to Asian Civilizations |
| Physical Information: 1.22" H x 6.01" W x 8.92" (1.37 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Ethnic Orientation - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Drawn from Peter H. Lee's Sourcebook of Korean Civilization, Volume I, this abridged introductory collection offers students and general readers primary readings in the social, intellectual, and religious traditions of Korea from ancient times through the sixteenth century. Sources of Korean Tradition is arranged according to the major epochs of Korean history, including sections on: Korean culture - its origins, writing, education, poetry, song, social life, and rituals; religion - the rise of Buddhism and Confucianism; the economy - the land, agriculture, commerce, and currency; and its changing political structures. A superb collection by the foremost scholars in the field, Sources of Korean Tradition is supplemented by a bibliography and prefaces by both editors. An impressive storehouse for the grand corpus of thought, beliefs, and customs held by people of Korea for centuries, this volume is a valuable companion for those interested in the history of Korea and East Asian studies. |