Publisher's Synopsis
This book offers a look at seowon (private institutions) that were dedicated to higher learning: the educational institution that eventually became the crowning glory of Neo-Confucianism. This book examines the role these schools had on society during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) while also taking a closer look at their architecture, which were constructed environmentally friendly, as well as its historical background. It also describes eight seowon sites that still remain in the country.
