Admonitions on Governing the People Manual for All Administrators.
Chong, Yagyong.
Admonitions on Governing the People Manual for All Administrators. - Berkeley : University of California Press, (c)2010. - 1 online resource (2401 pages)
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Halftitle; Title; Copyright; Contents; Notes on Translation; Translator's Introduction; Admonitions on Governing the People; Author's Preface; Book I. Assuming Office; Book II. Self-Discipline; Book III. Public Service; Book IV. Love of People; Book V. Personnel Administration; Book VI. Taxation; Book VII. Rites and Ceremonies; Book VIII. Administration of Military Affairs; Book IX. Administration of Justice; Book X. Public Works Administration; Book XI. Famine Relief; Book XII. Departure; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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.
9780520947702
Political Science.
Civil service ethics--Korea.
Local officials and employees--Conduct of life.--Korea
Electronic Books.
JS7394 / .A366 2010
Admonitions on Governing the People Manual for All Administrators. - Berkeley : University of California Press, (c)2010. - 1 online resource (2401 pages)
Includes bibliographies and index.
Cover; Halftitle; Title; Copyright; Contents; Notes on Translation; Translator's Introduction; Admonitions on Governing the People; Author's Preface; Book I. Assuming Office; Book II. Self-Discipline; Book III. Public Service; Book IV. Love of People; Book V. Personnel Administration; Book VI. Taxation; Book VII. Rites and Ceremonies; Book VIII. Administration of Military Affairs; Book IX. Administration of Justice; Book X. Public Works Administration; Book XI. Famine Relief; Book XII. Departure; Glossary; Bibliography; Index.
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.
9780520947702
Political Science.
Civil service ethics--Korea.
Local officials and employees--Conduct of life.--Korea
Electronic Books.
JS7394 / .A366 2010