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Korea

A Historical and Cultural Dictionary

Keith Pratt author Richard Rutt author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:13th Sep '99

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Compiled by specialists from the University of Durham Department of East Asian Studies, this new reference work contains approximately 1500 entries covering Korean civilisation from early times to the present day. Subjects include history, politics, art, archaeology, literature, etc. The Dictionary is intended for students, teachers and researchers, and will also be of interest to the general reader. Entries provide factual information and contain suggestions for further reading. A name index and comprehensive cross-reference system make this an easy to use, multi-purpose guide for the student of Korea in the broadest sense.

'Well organized, easy to use, and filled with an impressive list of information on historical Korea and Korean culture.' - Dennis Hart, Kent State University

'This dictionary will become a valuable desk reference for researchers and general readers interested in Korea as well as East Asia generally ... a meticulously crafted and compact desktop reference work that will become a valuable addition to our reference collections.' - The Journal of Asian Studies

ISBN: 9780700704637

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 1100g

592 pages