Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea

Andrew C. Nahm was professor emeritus of history and consultant to the Office of International Affairs, Western Michigan University, where he founded and directed the Center for Korean Studies.

History

Nahm, Andrew C.

Asia

Scarecrow Press

Describes political and social events, foreign affairs, economic and cultural developments, and important people in the history of South Korea since its creation in 1948. The accompanying historical narrative and chronology cover the whole history of Korea for the benefit of non-specialists. Includes a large, classified bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

World

The Scarecrow Press, Inc.

The Republic of Korea, or simply South Korea, is as everyone must know by now one of the East Asian “tigers.” It is, if anything, the most dynamic of the newly industrialized countries and has managed to modernize farming while literally creating from nothing major industries including automobile shipbuilding and electronics. Its companies are known far and wide. But far less is known about its culture and society and even its politics, aside from the fact that after several dictatorships it now has a very vigorous democracy. How all of this came about is explained in this second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea, now in its second edition. This book goes far back in history, indeed, to the prehistoric period in the chronology, which traces its many metamorphoses until it finally did become the Republic of Korea. A lengthy introduction provides a closer look at this history, describing and also explaining it. More information is provided in hundreds of dictionary entries on significant persons, places, events and institutions, and yes, the military, but also its political parties. Relations with North Korea and allies like the United States and also the United Nations, round this out. So this book is certainly a good place to get started and further reading can be found in the bibliography.

Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East) (Volume 52)

Hoare, James E.

Korea: Tradition and Transformation

Seeker Books

"Simple, brief, yet comprehensive and interpretive" history of Korea for the general reader. The purpose of this book is to present the history and culture of Korea to meet the needs of the general reader. While providing essential historical and cultural background of the Korean people, emphasis is given to the process of transformation of the ancient Korean society into an aristocratic/feudalistic state first, and then into a modern nation. Unlike other Korean history books, this includes various aspects of radical changes that took place under the Communist rule after 1945 in the northern half of Korea. As for the southern half, the aspects of struggle for democracy, economic and cultural development, and social modernization have been given particular attention. 16 maps and 87 photos.

Introduction to Korean History and Culture

Hollym Intl

An extensive and thorough look at five millennia of Korean history, "A Panorama of 5000 Years: Korean History" starts in early Korea then moves on to chapters concerned with the Goryeo and Joseon Dynasties, challenges of modernization, the Japanese seizure of Korea, liberation, development of the Republic of Korea, and finally a section on North Korea both then and now.

A Panorama of 5000 Years: Korean History

Korea: Tradition &amp; 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.

Korea: Tradition & Transformation 2Nd Edition

Americas

Hollym International Corp.

This book is intended to meet the needs of the general reader and is widely used in universities and college courses. Major aspects of traditional, as well as modern Korean culture are discussed by reputable scholars specializing in particular fields, and each chapter is prepared specifically to introduce a particular aspect of culture. A brief survey of Korean history and other cultural information are provided to enable the reader to fully appreciate the roots of Korean culture and the ways in which it has grown and transformed throughout the ages. For those who wish to continue their quest for greater knowledge, a selected bibliography is provided at the end of each chapter. Illustrations.

Introduction to Korean Culture

Koo, John H.

Hollym International Corporation

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Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea

Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea

Historical Dictionary of the Republic of Korea (Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East) (Volume 52)

Korea: Tradition and Transformation

Introduction to Korean History and Culture

A Panorama of 5000 Years: Korean History

Korea: Tradition & Transformation 2Nd Edition

Introduction to Korean Culture