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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: DuBois, Jill, 1952-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Benchmark Books/Marshall Cavendish, 2005.
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Cultures of the world (2nd ed.)
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Table of Contents:
  • Geography: topography; rivers and crater lakes; coastline and islands; climate; flora; fauna; cities
  • History: ancient history; the three kingdoms; unified Silla period; Koryo dynasty; Yi dynasty; the Imjin War; Japanese rule; a divided Korea; the Korean War
  • Government: the constitution; government; armed forces; political parties
  • Economy: industries in South Korea; industries in North Korea; agriculture, fishing, and forestry; transportation; the Korean worker
  • Environment: preserving a natural landscape; preservation of a common border; automobiles and air pollution; recycling for zero waste
  • Koreans: social system; contemporary social classes; dress
  • Lifestyle: Confucianism; families and clans; devotion to parents; friendship; role of women; male-female relationships; kibun; nunchi; interactions with strangers; education; housing; life cycle
  • Religion: Shamanism; Buddhism; Taoism; Christianity; new religions
  • Language: hangul; vocabulary; structure; names; titles; honorifics; nonverbal communication
  • Arts: music; dance; literature painting; sculpture; crafts
  • Leisure: sports; traditional pastimes and games
  • Festivals: New Year; Tae-bo-rum; Cherry Blossom Festival; Buddha's Birthday; Children's Day; Tan-o Day; Chusok; Christmas
  • Food: kimchi; table manners; typical meals; entertaining guests; drinking customs.