This paper attempts to look into some of Samuel Johnson＇s Lives of the English Poets （1925） and find out the common feature these biographical texts share. The close reading and detailed analysis demonstrate that S...This paper attempts to look into some of Samuel Johnson＇s Lives of the English Poets （1925） and find out the common feature these biographical texts share. The close reading and detailed analysis demonstrate that Samuel Johnson manages to redeem and restore the biographical subjects＇ （the poets＇） life, honor, and status in their different but similar biographies; that is, each biography is a redemptive text in its own way. In specific, the credible life story is re-presented with selected biographical materials, the poets＇ lives together with their achievements are reevaluated under Johnson＇s corrective observation, and Johnson＇s empathy with the poets reestablishes the reader＇s understanding of the poets＇ literary careers.展开更多
This study examines long work hours and work-life balance in relation to wage level, workaholism, and consumerism in both Korea and Japan. Findings of this study can be summarized as follows. First, the hypothesis tha...This study examines long work hours and work-life balance in relation to wage level, workaholism, and consumerism in both Korea and Japan. Findings of this study can be summarized as follows. First, the hypothesis that the wages and working hours have positive but differential effects depending on wage level categories are supported. Second, effects of cultural factors, such as workaholism and consumerism, on long work hours, however, are not significant in both countries. Third, for Korean manual workers, the probability of working long hours is high, but the level of time scarcity is low; but the effect of union membership on long work hours is not significant in both Korea and Japan. Fourth, the hypothesis that negative effects of long work hours and time scarcity on satisfaction with work-life balance are supported. These findings suggest that an increase in wage for non-regular workers and a minimum wage are required to reduce working hours. In addition, they also suggest that reducing working hours, overtime work in particular, and wage gap are crucial to raising the level of satisfaction with work-life balance in both Korea and Japan.展开更多
文摘This paper attempts to look into some of Samuel Johnson＇s Lives of the English Poets （1925） and find out the common feature these biographical texts share. The close reading and detailed analysis demonstrate that Samuel Johnson manages to redeem and restore the biographical subjects＇ （the poets＇） life, honor, and status in their different but similar biographies; that is, each biography is a redemptive text in its own way. In specific, the credible life story is re-presented with selected biographical materials, the poets＇ lives together with their achievements are reevaluated under Johnson＇s corrective observation, and Johnson＇s empathy with the poets reestablishes the reader＇s understanding of the poets＇ literary careers.
文摘This study examines long work hours and work-life balance in relation to wage level, workaholism, and consumerism in both Korea and Japan. Findings of this study can be summarized as follows. First, the hypothesis that the wages and working hours have positive but differential effects depending on wage level categories are supported. Second, effects of cultural factors, such as workaholism and consumerism, on long work hours, however, are not significant in both countries. Third, for Korean manual workers, the probability of working long hours is high, but the level of time scarcity is low; but the effect of union membership on long work hours is not significant in both Korea and Japan. Fourth, the hypothesis that negative effects of long work hours and time scarcity on satisfaction with work-life balance are supported. These findings suggest that an increase in wage for non-regular workers and a minimum wage are required to reduce working hours. In addition, they also suggest that reducing working hours, overtime work in particular, and wage gap are crucial to raising the level of satisfaction with work-life balance in both Korea and Japan.
