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Book Synopsis
Presents the study of ancestor worship which has an eminent pedigree in two disciplines: social anthropology and folklore (Goody 1962: 14-25; Newell 1976; Fortes 1976; Takeda 1976).

Trade Review
"Valuable reading for anyone interested in learning about South Korea corporate culture, and also for those interested in the issues of how culture is maintained and remade in a rapidly changing society. The book represents first-rate scholarship with meticulous description based onparticipant observation and insightful analysis of the findings."—Journal of Asian Studies
"The brilliance of Janelli's study lies in its intellectual debunking of the prevailing view of organizational behavior."—Economic Development and Cultural Change

Table of Contents
Introduction 1. The Twisongdwi lineage 2. Families of the Twisongdwi lineage 3. Becoming an ancester 4. Domestic rituals 5. Lineage rituals 6. Shamans and ancestors 7. Ancestor cults in East Asia compared Bibliography Character list Index.

Ancestor Worship and Korean Society

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      Publisher Stanford University Press
      Published 1 August 1992
      ISBN-13 9780804721585
      978-0804721585
      ISBN-10 0804721580

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Presents the study of ancestor worship which has an eminent pedigree in two disciplines: social anthropology and folklore (Goody 1962: 14-25; Newell 1976; Fortes 1976; Takeda 1976).

      Trade Review
      "Valuable reading for anyone interested in learning about South Korea corporate culture, and also for those interested in the issues of how culture is maintained and remade in a rapidly changing society. The book represents first-rate scholarship with meticulous description based onparticipant observation and insightful analysis of the findings."—Journal of Asian Studies
      "The brilliance of Janelli's study lies in its intellectual debunking of the prevailing view of organizational behavior."—Economic Development and Cultural Change

      Table of Contents
      Introduction 1. The Twisongdwi lineage 2. Families of the Twisongdwi lineage 3. Becoming an ancester 4. Domestic rituals 5. Lineage rituals 6. Shamans and ancestors 7. Ancestor cults in East Asia compared Bibliography Character list Index.

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