Korean Language: A Korean Cultural Perspective

Book Description
An accessible, comprehensive source of information on the Korean language-its structure and history to its cultural and sociological setting.


About the Author
Iksop Lee is Professor of Korean Language and Linguistics at Seoul National University and former Director of the Korean National Language Research Center. He has written numerous books on Korean linguistics, including Kugoahak kaesoal (An Introduction to Korean Linguistics) and Kugoa p'yogipoap yoan'gu (A Study on Korean Orthography).


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Lee (Korean language and linguistics, Seoul National U.) and Ramsay (East Asian linguistics, U. of Maryland) describe the structure and history of the Korean language, ranging from its cultural and sociological setting, writing system, and modern dialects, to how Koreans themselves view their language and its role in society. The work will appeal especially to linguists, but is designed for anyone interested in Korean history and culture. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)


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