{"title":"Kyung Moon Hwang","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyung Moon Hwang\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into Korean history and culture, blending scholarly research with accessible narrative. His works provide a nuanced understanding of Korea's past, appealing to readers interested in education and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed analysis and contextual depth, Hwang's books serve as valuable resources for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of Korea's historical landscape. His approach makes complex historical events engaging and comprehensible.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-korea-by-kyung-moon-hwang-9781352012583","title":"A History of Korea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDynamic and meticulously researched, \u003ci\u003eA History of Korea\u003c\/i\u003e continues to be one of the leading introductory textbooks on Korean history. Assuming no prior knowledge, Hwang guides readers from early state formation and the dynastic eras to the modern experience in both North and South Korea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around episodic accounts, each chapter begins by discussing a defining moment in Korean history in context, with an extensive examination of how the events and themes under consideration have been viewed up to the present day. By engaging with recurring themes such as collective identity, external influence, social hierarchy, family, and gender, the author introduces the major historical events, patterns, and debates that have shaped both North and South Korea over the past 1500 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis textbook is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Korean or Asian history. The first half of the book covers pre-20th century history, and the second half the modern era, making it ideal for survey courses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423718588652,"sku":"9781352012583","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/61mqjpPmsPL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774428944"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kyung-moon-hwang.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}