Palais theorizes in his important book on Korea that the remarkable longevity of the Yi dynasty (1392-1910) was related to the difficulties the country experienced in adapting to the modern world. He suggests that the aristocratic and hierarchical social system, which was the source of stability of the dynasty, was also the cause of its weakness.
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Palais theorizes in his important book on Korea that the remarkable longevity of the Yi dynasty (1392-1910) was related to the difficulties the country experienced in adapting to the modern world. He suggests that the aristocratic and hierarchical social system, which was the source of stability of the dynasty, was also the cause of its weakness.
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Good. Size: 6x1x9; Good paperback copy (NOT ex-library). Pencil markings/marginalia mainly to first couple chapters. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Shelfwear is minor. A nice reading/study copy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.