Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea [Hardcover]

Andrew C. Nahm (Author)

Book Description

Series: Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East | Publication Date: May 1, 1993

This dictionary attempts to present a balanced and objective view of South Korea, providing a long perspective and covering varied aspects of South Korean life. Nahm includes domestic, political, and social events, foreign affairs, economic and cultural developments, and the men and women who have influenced the country's history. The dictionary's chronology and historical narrative, however, cover the entire history of Korea for the benefit of readers who have little or no knowledge of the overall history of the Korean people.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

A founder of Korean studies in the United States, Nahm is the right person to undertake this reference project. In addition to an alphabetical listing of important persons, institutions, laws, events, etc., this dictionary contains several other valuable reference resources: a 53-page chronology; a 55-page introductory essay on Korean history and people; a 57-page bibliography that covers cultural, literary, and religious topics as well as history; and numerous maps and charts. The dictionary listing itself is useful and accurate but is strong mainly in the area of politics and international affairs; even then readers will be disappointed to find no entry for an item such as "KAL 007." Economics is largely ignored, and the author concedes that space concerns obliged him to exclude cultural, scientific, and business leaders. The book's limitations make it only marginally useful to Asian history scholars; this will be of more value in reference collections in college libraries.
- John H. Boyle, California State Univ. , Chico
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review

Praise for first edition: ...pioneering dictionary...necessary and useful resource for the study of modern Korea. A welcome addition to academic and public libraries..... (Choice )

Andrew Nahm's Dictionary of the Republic of Korea (1993) is a useful component of any reference library on Korea. In this substantially revised edition with new material supplied by J.E. Hoare, the page count has increased substantially....By marrying Nahm's historically and politically focused original to Hoare's wide-ranging foreign policy and cultural interests, the new edition is a more comprehensive reference tool that will be of value to students in different disciplines. (Asian Affairs )

This book will interest both public and academic libraries interested in a current reference work on the politics and history of a country that continues to change at a rapid pace. (Arba )

The 400 entries in this dictionary describe the people, political and social events, foreign affairs, and economic and cultural developments that have shaped South Korea since its creation in 1948. The introductory historical narrative and chronology cover the whole history of Korea for the benefit of non-specialists. Includes a large, classified bibliography. The second edition updates events of the last ten years. (Reference & Research Book News )

Praise for first edition: ...pioneering dictionary...necessary and useful resource for the study of modern Korea. A welcome addition to academic and public libraries. (Choice ) --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: The Scarecrow Press, Inc. (May 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810826038
• ISBN-13: 978-0810826038
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,729,678 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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