| Contemporary North Korea: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments Contributor(s): Jeffries, Ian (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415478677 ISBN-13: 9780415478670 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $161.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in North Korea since late 2005. Key topics covered include: the succession; family visits; human rights; nuclear capability and intentions; recent initiatives in international relations, and relations with the United States; and adverse economic and social conditions. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics - History | Asia - Korea - Political Science |
| Dewey: 951.930 |
| LCCN: 2009006351 |
| Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia |
| Physical Information: 1.31" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (2.25 lbs) 608 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in North Korea since late 2005, continuing the overview of developments which were covered in the author's North Korea: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (Routledge 2006). Key topics covered include: the succession; family visits; human rights; nuclear capability and intentions; recent initiatives in international relations, and relations with the United States; and adverse economic and social conditions. Overall, the book demonstrates the degree to which North Korea's international position is changing. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current political and economic situation in North Korea today, and is an important resource for all those interested in this country's recent development. |