{"product_id":"the-new-history-of-korean-civilization-9781462055593","title":"The New History of Korean Civilization","description":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to China's influence, thus leaving no room for an independent history and culture. This is simply wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New History of Korean Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e explores the existence of a distinctive Korean culture established by the Korean people and separate from its Chinese and Japanese counterparts. Author Chai-Shin Yu, distinguished professor of Korean studies, surveys the history of cultural life in Korea and provides a detailed account of this country's remarkable heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom the prehistoric age through the rise of the Chosŏn Dynasty and up to the creation of the Republic of Korea, this concise history traces the development of history, politics, philosophy, religion, literature, and art. Chai-Shin Yu shows how Korean culture also played a vital role in the formation of Japanese culture.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten for the purpose of introducing the roots of Korean culture to Westerners and second-generation Koreans living in the West, \u003ci\u003eThe New History of Korean Civilization\u003c\/i\u003e is a bold addition to the historiography of Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Chai-Shin Yu\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e iUniverse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/05\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.14lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781462055593\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"iUniverse","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45063392985203,"sku":"9.78146E+12","price":27.11,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_bba841fb-497c-4c87-b810-a6ade173472e.jpg?v=1780430251","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/the-new-history-of-korean-civilization-9781462055593","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}