This book, the 25th in the spirit of korean cultureal roots series, is an historical examination of the background to the formation of traditional korean villages along with their functions and characteristics. in some cases the tradition of a village is continued in harmony with historical development but in other cases it changed and sometimes disappears. belief in the superiority of western civilization resulting from rapid modernization has led to negative assessment of traditional elements and thus accelerated the decline of traditional villages. under recognition of the unquestionable value of tradition, this book explore human settlements with along history that have continued to the present time, shedding light on their nature and compositional characteristics according to their location, form, and function.

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