The Sprit of Korean Cultural Roots

Astronomy: Traditional Korean Science <The Spirit of Korean Cultural Roots 22>

도서관련문의

책 소 개: Korean science history has mostly focused on the achievements of scientists, frequently interpreted from historical or political viewpoints, rather than the basic scientific value of their research. This book reviews the general stream of astronomical studies in Korea through historical objects, observation records and life stories of individual scientists, as well as the theory of universe, the mythological universe and relevant popular beliefs and customs.

The Spirit of Korean Cultural Roots
“The Spirit of Korean Cultural Roots” is a bilingual project aimed at explaining the origin and evolution of Korean culture in a series of compact books. The series, published in Korean and English, began in 2005. Among the topics covered so far are literature, history, music, fine arts, handicrafts, furniture, food, costumes, architecture and theater. A rich assortment of visual material accompanies each comprehensive survey, making the subjects more accessible to general readers. The English editions are significantly contributing to international understanding of Korean culture.

저자소개: 지은이 : Changbom Park
Graduated from the Department of Astronomy, Seoul National University
Obtained Ph.D. m Science, Astrophysical Sciences, Princeton University
Research Fellow, Physics Department, California Institute of Technology
Professor, Department of Astronomy, Seoul National University (1992-2003)
Professor, School of Physics, Korea Institute foe Advanced Study (2003-present)
Member of the board of directors of Sohnam Institute of Korean History of Astronomy
Since 1985 the author, has been studying the large scale structure of the universe and cosmology,
writing over 80 papers on the subject. Starting from 1993 he has been pioneering new fields of study,
carrying out research in astronomical history, archaeoastronomy, and astronomical sciences using historical records
and remains.

Published Works
Human Beings and the Universe, Garam Publishing Co., 1995
Korean Star Charts, Co-authored with Yu Kyung Loh, Space and Astronomy, 1995
Maps of Solar Eclipses In East Asia, Seoul National University Press, 1999
History of Korea Engraved In the Sky;. Gimm-Young Publishers Inc., 2002

Translated Books
Richardson, Hazel. How lo Build a Time Machine, Science Books, 1999
Mitten, Simon and Jacqueline. The Young Oxford Book of Astronomy, Biryongso, 2005

차 례: Preface

I. Traditional Korean Astronomy
Science of the Heavens
The Origin of Traditional Korean Astronomy

II. Astronomy of the Three Kingdoms Period
Astronomical Charts in Goguryeo Tomb Murals
Records of Celestial Phenomena and Astronomical Observatories
Conception of the Heavens

II. Astronomy of the Goryeo Dynasty
Astronomical Records
Astronomical Relics

IV. Astronomy of the Jpsep Dynasty
Overview
Astronomical Records
Astronomical Charts and Books
Astronomical Observatoroes and Instruments
Astronomy System and Caledars
Astronomical Design in the Lives of Koreans

Bibliography
Index