For centuries, although strongly influenced by the Chinese, Koreans have maintained a unique civilization with their own language, social organization, food, national costume, political institutions, and customs. The disruptions of the 20th century have included a long and difficult period of foreign rule and a devastating civil war. However, Koreans continue to prize their traditional culture, and the younger generations have embraced Koreanness with a determination to assert Korea's place in the world. Culture and Customs of Korea artfully depicts the past and present in North and South Korea with chapters on the story of the Korean people, thought and religion, arts and literature, performing arts, daily life and folkways, life in a Korean village, life in urban Korean, and gender, marriage, and the lives of Korean women. A chronology and glossary supplement the text.
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?Culture and Customs of Korea goes some considerable way towards filling an important gap in the literature on Korea and will be a welcome addition to the collection of anyone interested in Korean history, culture, contemporary issues and, perhaps most importantly, the Korean psyche....this book provides a valuable and effective introduction to the study of all things Korean, and is a must for anyone thinking of visiting the country, whether as a tourist or on business.?-History, The Journal of The Historical Association
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DONALD N. CLARK is Professor of History and Director of International Studies at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas.
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A great book! It covers the basics for an introduction to Korea, past and present. If only it were available in PAPERBACK it would be the perfect textbook for any class on Korean culture or East Asian culture!
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North Korea, United States, South Valley Hamlet, Korean War, Poksu District, Soviet Union, World War, Chun Doo-hwan, Kim Jong-il, Three Kingdoms, United Nations, Korean Buddhism, Cold War, Kim Dae-jung, Cho Hön, Cho Inse, East Asia, Great Leader, King Sejong, Korean Christians, Saemaül Movement, Ch'oe Che'u, Cho Hón, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Religion of the Heavenly Way New!
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