Admonitions on Governing the People Manual for All Administrators

This is the first English translation of one of Korea's most celebrated historical works, a pre-modern classic so well known to Koreans that it has inspired contemporary literature and television. Written in 1821 by Chong Yagyong (Tasan), Admonitions on Governing the People (Mongmin simso) is a...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Chŏng, Yag-yong, 1762-1836 (-)
Otros Autores: Choi, Byonghyon
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Berkeley : University of California Press 2010.
Colección:EBSCO Academic eBook Collection Complete.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
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Sumario:This is the first English translation of one of Korea's most celebrated historical works, a pre-modern classic so well known to Koreans that it has inspired contemporary literature and television. Written in 1821 by Chong Yagyong (Tasan), Admonitions on Governing the People (Mongmin simso) is a detailed manual for district magistrates on how to govern better. In encyclopedic fashion, Chong Yagyong addresses the administration, social and economic life, criminal justice, the military, and the Confucian ritual system. He provides examples of past corrupt officials and discusses topics of the day.
Descripción Física:2401 p.
Formato:Forma de acceso: World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780520947702