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Admonitions on Governing the People Manual for All Administrators.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Berkeley : University of California Press, (c)2010.Description: 1 online resource (2401 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9780520947702
Subject(s): Genre/Form: LOC classification:
  • JS7394 .A366 2010
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Subject: 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.
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Online Book (LOGIN USING YOUR MY CIU LOGIN AND PASSWORD) Online Book (LOGIN USING YOUR MY CIU LOGIN AND PASSWORD) G. Allen Fleece Library ONLINE Non-fiction JS7394.2C4573313 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Link to resource Available ocn727647137

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.

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