한국출판문화사의 시대구분에 관한 연구

Abstract

This study is to examine the discussions on the periodization in the history of Korean publishing culture and to recommend a new way of periodization. Before the discussion of the periodization in the history of Korean publishing culture, this study examines the previous studies on several topics: the periodization of the history in general, areas of study in publishing, and the characteristics of the history of publishing culture. This study also examines the periodization in the study of the history of Korean journalism and that of Korean literature, which are associated with the history of Korean publishing culture. This study then examines the previous studies on the periodization in the history of Korean publishing culture in particular. On the basis of these discussions mentioned so far, this study attempts to recommend a new way of the periodization in the history of Korean publishing culture. In doing this, it is emphasized that the history of Korean publishing culture is closely associated with the spiritual history of the Korean people. The two criteria are given for the periodization in this study. First, the role of publishing in each period and its relations with the society. Secondly, the culture-consciousness of the two groups: the publishers and the readers. Based on these criteria the history of Korean publishing culture is categorized into these five periods. The 1st period (before the second half of the 14th century) : beginning of the Korean cultural history The 2nd period (from the second half of the 14th century till the 16th century) : growth of culture-consciousness of the elite intellectuals and the use of metal printing The 3rd period (from the 17th century till 1883) : growth of the common people's consciousness of equality and the expansion of reading culture The 4th period (from 1883 till 1945) : enlightenment of the people and growth of nationalism (1) 1883~1910: beginning of the campaign for the enlightenment of the people and the appearance of modern publishing (2) 1910~1945: growth of nationalism and publishing The 5th period (1945-present) : growth of people's consciousness in democracy and the expansion of publishing industry (1) 1945~1960s: liberalization and overcoming of the aftermath of the Korean war (2) 1970s~1980s: appearance of the Korean alphabet generation and the expansion of publishing industry (3) 1990s~present: development of digital publishing and the globalization of publishing Further studies and more discussions are needed to use the recommended periodization discussed so far. This study shows the new beginning of the ongoing discussions on this area.