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The hidden people of North Korea : everyday life in the hermit kingdom
- Title
- The hidden people of North Korea : everyday life in the hermit kingdom / Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh.
- Author
- Hassig, Ralph C.
- Publication
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009.
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Details
- Additional Authors
- Oh, Kong Dan.
- Description
- xii, 300 p., [8] p. of plates : ill.; 24 cm.
- Subjects
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 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.
- Call Number
- JFE 10-486
- ISBN
- 9780742567184 (cloth : alk. paper)
- 0742567184 (cloth : alk. paper)
- LCCN
- 2009029786
- OCLC
- 428895721
- Author
- Hassig, Ralph C.
- Title
- The hidden people of North Korea : everyday life in the hermit kingdom / Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh.
- Imprint
- Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009.
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Added Author
- Oh, Kong Dan.
- Research Call Number
- JFE 10-486