A History of Korea Taschenbuch von Kyung Moon Hwang Online-Ausverkauf

Dynamic and meticulously researched, A History of Korea continues to be one of the leading introductory textbooks on Korean history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Hwang guides readers from early state formation and the dynastic eras to the modern experience in both North and South Korea. Structured around episodic accounts, each chapter begins by discussing a defining moment in Korean history in context, with an extensive examination of how the events and themes under consideration have been viewed up to the present day. By engaging with recurring themes such as collective identity, external influence, social hierarchy, family and gender, the author introduces the major historical events, patterns and debates that have shaped both North and South Korea over the past 1500 years.

This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Korean or Asian history. The first half of the book covers pre-20th century history, and the second half the modern era, making it ideal for survey courses

Über den Autor Kyung Moon Hwang is Professor of Korean Studies at The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia. Zusammenfassung

Comprehensive scope, covering Korea’s history from the ancient to contemporary eras, and both South and North Korea

Clearly and accessibly written, providing comprehensive coverage without assuming prior knowledge of Korean history

Guides readers into each chapter with a single representative historical event or episode, discussed in detail and in context

Includes illustrations, chronologies, maps and other reference material to supplement study

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Brand new Epilogue covering the developments of the last 5 or so years in both North and South Korea, bringing the book’s coverage right up to the present day

More textboxes on thought-provoking topics such as the Korean War in film

Updated throughout with the latest scholarship and refreshed images to illuminate key concepts

A brand new companion website to support teaching and learning with a wealth of resources including further discussion questions, interactive maps and PowerPoint slides for lecturers