The first general history of Korea as seen through maps, "Korea: A
Cartographic History" provides a beautifully illustrated
introduction to how Korea was and is represented cartographically.
John Rennie Short, one of today's most prolific and well-respected
geographers, encapsulates six hundred years of maps made by Koreans
and non-Koreans alike. Short begins by examining the differing
cartographic traditions prevalent in the early Joseon period in
Korea and its temporal equivalent in early modern Europe. He then
explores the cartographic encounters from roughly 1600 to 1900,
highlighting the influence of the rest of the world on Korean
cartography. In the final section, Short covers the period from
Japanese colonial control of Korea to the present day and
demonstrates how some of the tumultuous events of the past hundred
years are recorded and contested in maps. He also explores recent
cartographic controversies regarding the naming of the East Sea/Sea
of Japan and claims of ownership of the island of Dokdo. A common
theme running throughout Short's study is how the global flow of
knowledge and ideas affects mapmaking, and Short reveals how Korean
mapmakers throughout history have embodied, reflected, and even
contested these foreign depictions of their homeland.
General
Imprint: |
University of Chicago Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
May 2012 |
First published: |
May 2012 |
Authors: |
John Rennie Short
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Dimensions: |
260 x 185 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
160 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-226-75364-5 |
Categories: |
Books >
Earth & environment >
Geography >
Historical geography
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LSN: |
0-226-75364-6 |
Barcode: |
9780226753645 |
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