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Kim-Renaud - (Klear Textbooks in Korean Language) by Young-Key Kim-Renaud (Paperback)
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- The Korean alphabet, commonly known as han'gul, has been called one of the greatest intellectual achievements of humankind.
- Author(s): Young-Key Kim-Renaud
- 336 Pages
- Foreign Language Study, Korean
- Series Name: Klear Textbooks in Korean Language
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Book Synopsis
The Korean alphabet, commonly known as han'gul, has been called one of the greatest intellectual achievements of humankind. Experts agree that few writing systems can match its simplicity and efficiency, its elegance and intelligence.
The only alphabet completely native to East Asia, han'gul distinguishes itself among writing systems of the world with its scientific qualities and unusual linguistic fit to the Korean language. Most strikingly, the theoretical underpinnings of the language, as well as the time and circumstances of its creation, are clearly known and recorded. Han'gul was invented in 1443 and promulgated in 1446 by King Sejong (1418-1450), sage ruler of the Yi dynasty (1392-1910). This volume, the first book-length work on han'gul in English by Korean-language specialists, is comprised of ten essays by the most active scholars of the Korean writing system. An instructive commentary by eminent linguist Samuel Martin follows, offering perceptive comments on the essays as well as a discussion on Martin's own research findings on the script.Dimensions (Overall): 9.26 Inches (H) x 6.17 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.07 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 336
Genre: Foreign Language Study
Sub-Genre: Korean
Series Title: Klear Textbooks in Korean Language
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Young-Key Kim-Renaud
Language: English
Street Date: November 1, 1997
TCIN: 94273511
UPC: 9780824817237
Item Number (DPCI): 247-01-9706
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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