Korea: Tradition & Transformation 2Nd Edition - Hardcover

Nahm, Andrew C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1565910702 ISBN 13: 9781565910706

Publisher: Hollym International Corp., 1996

Synopsis

Korea: Tradition & Transformation A History of the Korean People, is the most comprehensive history of the Korean people written in English. It offers Western readers a synthesis of the latest and best scholarship on Korean history and culture from the earliest times to the present.

Prof. Nahm's work presents a fresh and scholarly analysis of the origins, the growth and never-ending process of changes in political, economic, social and cultural patterns of the Korean society throughout the ages, as well as historical and contemporary interactions of the Korean people with their neighbors near and far.

The author clearly and concisely explains the ways the Koreans created their own tradition first, and then adopted and assimilated ideologies and social patterns from their immediate neighbor namely China, into their own, yet maintaining their cultural roots, racial homogeneity, and national characteristics. The indomitable spirit of the people, their strong love for their land, and their desires to achieve both spiritual and material progress are emphasized in the book.

The strength of the book lies in its balance. Unlike most other Korean history books, this book covers all aspects of the history of the Korean people their art, literature, religion, and political, economic and social experiences from the ancient times to the present. It is noteworthy that the history and various aspects of national development of both North and South Korea are dealt with in the book.

About this title

About the Author:

Andrew C. Nahm was born and raised in Korea and went to the United States for his academic degrees of B.A., M.A. and Ph.D. in Asian history. He was a Professor of Asian History and Director of the Center for Korean Studies at Western Michigan University. Dr. Nahm published many articles and books on Korea and international relations of Korea. Through his classroom teaching and several publications, Professor Nahm made a significant contribution to the growth of Korean studies in the United States.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hollym International Corp.
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 1565910702
• ISBN 13: 9781565910706
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 631