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The hidden people of North Korea : everyday life in the hermit kingdom / Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh.

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010.Description: xii, 300 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cmISBN:
  • 9780742567184 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • 9780742567207 (electronic)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 951.9305 22
LOC classification:
  • DS932.7 .H37 2010
Contents:
The illusion of unity : despite appearances, North Koreans are not all of one mind, united around their leader -- The life of the leader : given the opportunity, dictators dictate -- The economic system : command socialism does not work -- The economy of everyday life : most people find a way to make a living -- The information environment : propaganda is everywhere, but other news is creeping in -- Hidden thoughts : reality and ideology are in conflict -- The law, political class, and human rights : the law is made to protect the leader, and only he enjoys full human rights -- Defectors : sometimes running away is the best option -- The end comes slowly : for all its problems, the Kim regime appears to be stable.
Holdings
Item type Current library Shelving location Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book NMC Library Stacks DS932.7 .H37 2010 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 33039001114056

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The illusion of unity : despite appearances, North Koreans are not all of one mind, united around their leader -- The life of the leader : given the opportunity, dictators dictate -- The economic system : command socialism does not work -- The economy of everyday life : most people find a way to make a living -- The information environment : propaganda is everywhere, but other news is creeping in -- Hidden thoughts : reality and ideology are in conflict -- The law, political class, and human rights : the law is made to protect the leader, and only he enjoys full human rights -- Defectors : sometimes running away is the best option -- The end comes slowly : for all its problems, the Kim regime appears to be stable.

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