Korean Hangeul: a new kind of beauty

A unique introduction to the Korean writing system called, Hangeul. Korean Hangeul is very simple, but it contains a complex and systematic rationale for every stroke. This book both teaches how to read and write Hangeul, and introduces the deep philosophical ideas embedded within it. In addition, the book presents sidebars that give you widows into unique aspects of Korean culture. This book teaches reading and writing Korean Hangeul very differently from other Hangeul workbooks. You will learn the simple but systematic rules of how each letter and character is built, so that reading it feels natural almost from the beginning. You can see how Hangeul's structure reflects the deep philosophical ideas of Korean culture regarding the principles of five primary substances and the yin-yang dance of the universe in every consonant, vowel, and syllabic character. Though it was created almost six hundred years ago, the essence of Hangeul is very modern in thought, and has much in common with a basic computer programming language. Finally, this book introduces important facets of Korean culture, traditions, and society through a number of sidebar topics that explore some fundamental values like emptiness, simplicity, and harmony with nature. These are embedded in Korean culture and also in Hangeul. Hangeul asks your brain to expand its idea of what writing is.
ASIN: 8990856590
VSKU: BVV.8990856590.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Yisook Kim; Susan diRende
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.