Uncovering the codes : fifteen keywords in Korean culture / written by Kim Yol-kyu ; translated by Jung Ha-yun
- Bib ID:
- 3698548
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Kim, Yŏl-gyu
- Uniform Title:
- Hanʾguk ŭi munhwa kʻodŭ yŏltasŏt kaji. English
- Online Version:
- Table of contents
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- Description:
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- Fremont, Calif. : Jain Pub. Co., c2005
- x, 172 p. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
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- 0895818337
- 9780895818331
- Summary:
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"Uncovering the Codes: Fifteen Keywords in Korean Culture is a cultural guide to what is unique about Koreans and their way of life. The questions raised in this book range from the mundane to the spiritual, each touching on the essence of Korea's 5,000-year-old culture: Why is a Korean spoon flat and round, not oval? Why do Korean women pray to a bowl of water? Why do Koreans eat dog meat?"--BOOK JACKET.
- Full contents:
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- Introduction
- The culture between people
- The culture of food
- The culture of nature
- The culture of habitation
- The culture of men and women.
- Subject:
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2064 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary, dramatic or musical work
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1994
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