The emotions of justice :

Kim, Jisoo M.,

The emotions of justice : gender, status, and legal performance in Choson Korea / Jisoo M. Kim. - 1 online resource (238 pages). - Korean Studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies . - Korean studies of the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Kings of the Chosŏn Dynasty -- The Confucian state, law, and emotions -- Gender, writing, and legal performance -- Women's grievances and their gendered narrative of wŏn -- Seeking vindication or begging pardon on behalf of the living -- In search of justice on behalf of the dead.

9780295806174 (e-book)


Law--History.--Korea
Women--Legal status, laws, etc.--History.--Korea


Korea--History--Chosŏn dynasty, 1392-1910.


Electronic books.

KPA120 / .K56 2016eb

342.519/080903