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Record Nr.

UNINA9910816873603321

Autore

Chong Yag-yong <1762-1836.>

Titolo

Admonitions on governing the people : manual for all administrators / / Chong Yag-yong cho ; translated by Choi Byonghyon

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkeley : , : University of California Press, , 2010

ISBN

1-282-76404-7

9786612764042

0-520-94770-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (1175 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

ChoiByonghyon <1950->

Disciplina

351

Soggetti

Civil service ethics - Korea

Local officials and employees - Korea - Conduct of life

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- Notes on Translation -- Translator's Introduction -- Author's Preface -- I. Assuming Office -- II. Self- Discipline -- III. Public Service -- IV. Love of People -- V. Personnel Administration -- VI. Taxation -- VII. Rites and Ceremonies -- VIII. Administration of Military Affairs -- IX. Administration of Justice -- X. Public Works Administration -- XI. Famine Relief -- XII. Departure -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

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 such as famine relief and social welfare. A general call for overhauling the Korean ruling system, the book also makes the radical proposition that the purpose of government is to serve the interests of the people. This long-awaited translation opens a new window on early-nineteenth century



Korea and makes available to a wide audience a work whose main concerns simultaneously transcend national and cultural boundaries.