Family Lineage Records As a Resource for Korean History: A Case Study of Thirty-nine Generations of the Sinch on Kang Family 720 A.d. - 1955 - Hardcover

Kang, Hildi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0773453393 ISBN 13: 9780773453395

Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr, 2007

Synopsis

This book presents, amplifies, and breathes life into a sample of Korean lineage records, and as such, seeks to fill the gap in scholarship that lies between simple recognition of the existence of these chokpo and a deeper comprehension of their contents.

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Review:

"Korean genealogies, or chokpo, originated from two basic convictions of traditional Korean life: the belief that one's identity and social status was earned by the virtue and achievements of one's ancestors, and the need to have accurate descent records in order to maintain the integrity and efficacy of the ancestral rituals... Many people, including professional Korean specialists themselves, will see what a wealth of historical detail can be found in or through such genealogies, how much insight can be gained into both the ancient and recent past, how in many cases they can be used to advance more general research, and simply how much sheer drama and excitement they can hold in their pages." - Dr. Gari Ledyard King Sejong Professor Emeritus of Korean Studies Columbia University in the City of New York "Clearly a labor of love, this book deploys a Korean family's genealogy as a lens into Korean culture and history, from the ancient times shrouded in legend to the modern times saturated in turmoil... As such, this book provides something for both specialists and general readers, particularly those interested in genealogy and family histories, and will prove useful in the classroom." - Dr. Kyung Moon Hwang Associate Professor Department of History University of Southern California "Here is a truly creative and fascinating book... This book will be useful in all levels of Korean studies history, culture, or language and also by those wishing to understand more fully the make-up and purpose of the Korean lineage records." - Dr. Mark Peterson Head, Korean Section Asian and Near Eastern Languages Brigham Young University"

About this edition

• Publisher: Edwin Mellen Pr
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0773453393
• ISBN 13: 9780773453395
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 269