VOL.74/2024.09

 

#Sea

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2024.08.05

 

A MARITIME HISTORY

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A MARITIME HISTORY
Subtitle | Humanity’s Great Journey
Author | Jou KyungChul
Publisher | Humanist Publishing Group Inc.
Publication Date | 2022-01-24
ISBN | 9791160807844
No. of pages | 976
Dimensions | 140 * 210

 

2. Book Intro

 

Reinterpreting the entire human journey from prehistoric times to the near future from the perspective of the sea, this book reveals aspects of human history that cannot be covered from the point of view of continental civilization alone. It infinitely expands our landlocked gaze through the understanding of “maritime mankind” who spread out over the sea, lived by the sea, and fought on the sea.
History so far has focused too much on continental and agricultural civilizations. Was the ocean, which covers 71% of the Earth’s surface, merely a deep and quiet darkness, a barrier to human life? In fact, humans have actively used the sea from the very beginning of its spread throughout the world. In the process of migration of Homo sapiens from its origins in Africa to the numerous islands of continents and oceans around the world, sea routes played a key role just as much as land routes did. Sailing ability was a very important factor for humans to become the dominant species on Earth.
Furthermore, from the expansion of the ancient civilization of the Mediterranean coast, exchanges between Muslim merchants and the Tang and Song empires, economic and cultural mediation between Southeast Asian and Indian states, the maritime power development in Mongolia and Ming’s expeditions to the South China Sea, and the connection and growth of the world economy through steamships and canals, to imperialist invasions through powerful battleships, it is impossible to describe the decisive scenes of world history without mentioning the sea. This book, which vividly and meticulously describes the amazing role of the sea, restores the position of the sea that has long been missing from history books.
Equipped with a maritime perspective, readers will understand the formation and development of civilization anew. This book presents a new interpretation of history, covering the long sweep from the dawn of civilization to the age of great voyages and modern sea travel. In particular, the sea vividly testifies to the multitude of connections, that is, economic and cultural exchanges and trade, so you can comprehensively understand the huge network of trade that runs through the entire history of mankind.
This book contains the latest research results from the global academic discipline of history, and also reflects trends in various adjacent disciplines such as military science, economics, and marine science to deal with the modern and contemporary history of the sea. In addition, 200 plates and maps are included to help bring to life the changing maritime world.

 

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Haeundae Beachcombing

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Haeundae Beachcombing
Subtitle | Eco Echo Cooperative Goes to the Beach
Author | Duk Hun Hua
Publisher | SANZINI
Publication Date | 2017-07-31
ISBN | 9788998079215
No. of pages | 144
Dimensions | 152 * 223

 

2. Book Intro

 

Haeundae Beach, one of Busan’s main attractions, now boasts a souvenir shop offering products upcycled from beachcombing. Haeundae Beachcombing, the book, documents the process of how the shop came to be and the mission statement of the cooperative Eco Echo behind it, so named in hopes of ‘extending ecological values throughout the world like an echo.’ The souvenirs on offer at the Hauendae Beachcombing shop are upcycled from discarded parasols, glass, and other waste products that are transformed into exciting new designs. The book argues the case for not just enjoying natural attractions but paying attention to the flip side of such places that is often overlooked. Haeundae Beachcombing stays true to its beach theme. Used parasols destined for the landfill at the end of the holiday season are repurposed as bags, pouches, and other accessories. Logos that once adorned these parasols such as ‘Think Haeundae,’ ‘Green Start Haeundae,’ ‘Cool Down at Haeundae’ emblazon messenger bags and baseball caps. Next in the lineup: ‘Art Haeundae,’ ‘Family Haeundae,’ ‘Hot Haeundae’ and more slogans await being turned into new products.

 

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The Sea Is Well

1. Publication Details

 

Title | The Sea Is Well
Author | Lee Byungryul
Publisher | Moonji Publishing Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2017-09-20
ISBN | 9788932030395
No. of pages |  144

 

2. Book Intro

 

This is Lee Byungryul’s fifth book of poetry that shakes the boundaries of our minds with deep poems of the inexplicable urgency of life that stares into the abyss of sorrow. It consists of 60 poems written after Snowman Motel (2013), which garnered attention through clear, heated moments of awareness that brought about self-reflection and discovery of others while being entirely preoccupied with being alone.

 

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World History of Lighthouse

 

Title | World History of Lighthouse
Subtitle | The lighthouse comes across the sea, across time.
Author | Joo Kanghyun
Publisher | Booksea Publishing Co.
Publication Date | 2018-06-05
ISBN | 9788974839369
No. of pages | 376
Dimensions | 140 * 225

 

2. Book Intro

 

The history of human civilization seen through lighthouses, the most excellent handiwork created by port cities. Lighthouses have been analogous to human destiny since the beginning of the history of voyages, and they have traveled with us across time from the beginning of human civilization to where we are today. The most important purpose of a lighthouse is to protect navigators using light, and the most basic form of a lighthouse is a high vertical structure with a shining light on the top. The purpose and form of lighthouses have remained intact at least for the last 2000 years. Numerous lighthouses have disappeared due to wild waves, wind, and war but human determination toward the sea has been expressed through the ceaseless construction of lighthouses. In addition, one thing that has not been changed is the emotion that lighthouses give us. A road to a lighthouse is a road to an abyss. But, the romance of a lighthouse can be interpreted not only as literary inspiration but also a kind of history of mentality.
Included here and there within this book are the world’s oldest lighthouse, the most beautiful lighthouse, and the most symbolic lighthouse, including those such as Pharos of Alexandria, the most shining icon of Alexandria; the Tower of Hercules of Spain, which is 1900 years old and still active; the Derby della Lanterna of Italy, which helped fight for supremacy in the Mediterranean; the Hook Lighthouse of Ireland, which has solemnity with its 1200-year history; the Eddystone Lighthouse of England, which heralded the birth of modern lighthouses; the Corduan Lighthouse of France, which transformed the history of lighthouses with the first Fresnel lens rotating system; and the lighthouses of Korea, which reveal the painful history of Japanese colonial rule.
Now, we will set out on an exploration trip of the world heritage of lighthouses from the Eurasian Continent to the end of East Asia and hear stories that are hospitable, beautiful, and sometimes even brutal in the history of marine culture.

 

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Sailing the Northeast Asian Sea in the Boat of the Humanities

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Sailing the Northeast Asian Sea in the Boat of the Humanities
Author | Pukyung National University HK+ business group
Publisher | SANZINI
Publication Date | 2020-05-20
ISBN | 9788965456568
No. of pages | 288
Dimensions | 152 * 225

 

2. Book Intro

 

The sea routes in Northeast Asia were pioneered by merchants from the West in an attempt to engage in trade with East Asian countries. The Opium Wars, which signaled the beginning of the modern era in the region, were also the result of trade-related frictions between merchants. Chapter 1 of this book investigates the opening of ports that began the human and cultural networks, as well as the “instances of contact” before that.
Chapter 2 introduces the first intellectuals to utilize these networks in the Northeast Asian seas. Missionaries as mediators between eastern and western civilizations; Sugita Genpaku, who led the development of modern medicine in Japan after adopting rangaku; and students who went to the West to learn about modern studies… This chapter provides everything about the interesting networks that intellectuals had through the modern Northeast Asian seas. It also discusses the unfortunate fact that Western studies failed to blossom in the 17th century Joseon Dynasty due to disinterest among intellects, and that the country could have been ushered into the modern era faster if it had not been for the hesitant attitude of Susinsa (Joseon’s diplomatic corps).
Intellectuals were not the only people who used the Northeast Asian sea routes. There were other networks among those who settled in foreign lands, carrying dreams of their own and of their families. Chapter 3 covers diverse episodes related to the diaspora in the region. The story of Korean residents in Japan, in particular, is worth taking a look at as a classic example of the diaspora that happened across the Northeast Asian seas.
People’s exchanges leave behind cultures. Chapter 4 delves into languages, food, and entertainment passed through exchanges in the region. Pork cutlets and bread were brought to Korea from the West through Japan, and the Japanese and Korean languages reveal traces of other countries. As such, the book demonstrates how the human and cultural networks in the Northeast Asian waters is still closely related to our everyday life.
Chapter 5 offers colorful stories of Shanghai, one of the most vibrant coastal cities in Northeast Asia. As the most dynamic city in the area during modern times, it provided the backdrop to the Opium Wars, the independence army, and martial arts novels and movies. The chapter looks back on the modern history of the region by studying the fatally charming city, where maritime and continental civilizations clashed. It also goes over the geological and historical significance of “islands” such as Hansan-do, Wan-do, and Jeju-do, all of which play an important role in determining maritime boundaries but are easily neglected in studies.

 

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A Fish Expert’s Amazing Sea Story

1. Publication Details

 

Title | A Fish Expert’s Amazing Sea Story
Author | Jung-gu Myung
Publisher | SANZINI
Publication Date | 2021-03-25
ISBN | 9788965457145
No. of pages | 256
Dimensions | 152 * 225

 

2. Book Intro

 

The seas-the place where the species harboring the secrets of proto-Earth live and where the feast of various life phenomena such as the evolution, extinction, and birth of new species is held. The seas of the polar regions, temperate climate regions, and tropical regions are full of diverse marine life, and there the uncharted waters wait for humans to research.
Professor Jung-gu Myung, a recognized fish expert, has traveled seas all around the world encountering diverse species of fish with underwater investigations and has studied the underwater world. The author, who has dedicated his entire life to studying fish, marine ecosystem, and fishery resources, has gathered the stories of his own into a book as he wraps up his research career. He vividly tells stories about the ecology of fish that he has discovered through aquanautics and delivers his philosophy about the sea and life as well as the process of his growth from a marine boy who dreamed about the sea into a marine biologist.
Do fish have good eyesight? Which senses do they have? Is it true that there is a fish that can change its sex? What is the biggest fish? What is the smallest fish in the world? In the first chapter, the fish expert provides mysterious and amazing ecological knowledge about fish. He covers the basic information such as shapes, sizes, sensing organs, breeding strategies, parasitism, symbiosis, and handling of fish with much expertise. The author claims that the senior member of the Earth is fish. What should human beings that live on the land learn from fish? Humans have been destroying not only the land environment but also the marine ecosystem by encroaching upon it. However, marine life including fish has been keeping the order of the ecosystem for billions of years. In the underwater world there live predators such as sharks and whales and small fishes like anchovies, sardines, and mackerels, forming an ecological balance. The author shows how humans break the food chain under the sea by capturing millions of sharks in order to cook Shark Fin soup and overfishing other marine species and insists that humans learn from fish, how to live a harmonious and moderate life.

 

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Ocean Explorers

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Ocean Explorers
Subtitle | Science Poems for Children by Kim Lee Sak
Author | Kim Leesak, Eom Seong-mi, Jeong Da-yeon
Publisher | SANZINI
Publication Date | 2021-07-15
ISBN | 9788965457374

 

2. Book Intro

 

OCEAN EXPLORERS is the sixteenth book in the “Dreaming Falcon” series, created to make reading fun for children. This book features professional knowledge and scientific information on the living things in the ocean—presented in verse form!
In OCEAN EXPLORERS, all sorts of seabirds, crustaceans, fish, and deep-sea dwellers are described using the poetic meter. Fully illustrated to aid the imagination, readers will have no trouble taking in the exotic names of each sea creature. The text is also accompanied by explainers, aiding comprehension of the science poems.
The poet-author uses fun expressions to familiarize the reader with the most unfamiliar creatures and makes the reading experience an enjoyable undersea trip. The book is divided into four sections that creatively describe all sorts of critters. There is a glossary explaining the more difficult scientific nomenclature, and side panels imparting handy bits of extra information. There is also a special section on mudflats, with photos and information pertaining to this valuable type of marine ecology.
Thus using this professional knowledge and information, the book helps readers learn about the world of the ocean in a fun and easy way.
As the poet-author describes marine ecology in a fun way, they also express their hope for the preservation of the marine environment, as well as their deep affection for it. “People pollute oceans and catch too many fish.” “The living beings of the oceans are being endangered.” Giving voice to the suffering of the ocean, they add that “We must keep our oceans clean so our friends who live in it do not perish.”
OCEAN EXPLORERS, which was written in the spirit of desperation and love for our ocean environment, is the poet’s loving gaze towards our oceans as well as a fun way of learning scientific facts about ocean life.

 

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Sea Waste that Swallowed the Whale

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Sea Waste that Swallowed the Whale
Author | Yoo Da-jeong, Lee Kwang Ick
Publisher | Weizmann Books
Publication Date | 2019-09-23
ISBN | 9791187513827
No. of pages | 40
Dimensions | 190 * 235

 

2. Book Intro

 

A baby rabbit, who is the main character, meets his new teacher, who is a bear. From the perspective of the baby rabbit, the teacher is as big as a mountain, has a loud and resonant voice, and is strong. The rabbit’s classmates are so self-centered that the baby rabbit often gets into a fight with them. The baby rabbit throws a tantrum every morning, refusing to go to his kindergarten, but gets scolded by his mother. This is a common experience among families with a child who goes to a daycare center or kindergarten.

 

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“The Blue” in the Deep Blue Sea

1. Publication Details

 

Title | “The Blue” in the Deep Blue Sea
Author | Noh Hee-Joon, Kim Seo Yoon
Publisher | Jaeum & Moeum Publishing Co., Ltd.
Publication Date | 2016-04-11
ISBN | 9788954435857
No. of pages | 360
Dimensions | 128 * 188

 

2. Book Intro

 

“The Blue” is a submarine that survives a massive nuclear explosion. In it are two males and one female who could be the last members of the human race. The three survivors, Fisher, Celline, and Isaac suspect one of the others is a member of ALICE, a terrorist organization and possibly the cause of the nuclear explosion. Still, they must rely on one another to survive in the deep sea. Despite the dire situation, where nobody knows what the future will hold for mankind, Fisher worries about a deep-sea fish, Lucy. Lucy is the only fish they found in the deep sea. It lives on small pieces of organic matter that reach the deep sea, and it emits light by itself. The fate of “The Blue” is like the fate of Noah’s Ark. Like puzzle pieces created by God, the members of “The Blue” feel at loss and frustrated not to know the big picture of their future. Will their lives end in the submarine? Is there really nowhere to return to? Yet, Fisher believes that the three survivors on the submarine are the healthiest human beings left on earth. He also thinks that the three survivors of the human species have to be protected as much as Lucy has to be protected. Fisher is determined to survive to record the ongoing history of human beings. Fisher, Celline, and Isaac decide to construct a water tank for the future of mankind and their own survival. They manage to breed sea plants and animals, and in so doing, they secure sustainable sources of air, water, and food. Moreover, Fisher thinks a child must be born if the vast history of mankind is to continue. And that, of course, is the duty of young Celline and Isaac. However, no one in “The Blue” knows how their story will end.

 

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Manage like a haenyeo

1. Publication Details

 

Title | Manage like a haenyeo
Subtitle | 48 management wisdom learned from haenyeo, the manager of the sea
Author | Kyeongil Jeon
Publisher | Kindssoft Inc. Da vinchi Books
Publication Date | 2010-12-30
ISBN | 9788996305248
No. of pages | 255
Dimensions | 145 * 210

 

2. Book Intro

 

In the mist of economic crisis, there are things to be learned from ‘haenyeo’: the immutable principles of management and the outstanding leadership skills!
Just like seaweed that never let go of the rock regardless of wave, there are people who firmly hold on to the roots of life. Those who never let any hardship to take away their autonomy! Those who have to endure uncertainty in the open sea everyday! Those who dredge up hope from the sea of life! We call them ‘haenyeo,’ whom the book takes a careful look on in pursuit of the true 21st century ‘sea management.’ Let’s sail across the vast blue ocean, following our true leaders!

 

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