| North Korea: A History 2018 Edition Contributor(s): Seth, Michael J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1352002183 ISBN-13: 9781352002188 Publisher: Red Globe Press OUR PRICE: $36.05 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Korea - History | World - General |
| Dewey: 909 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.8" W x 8.25" (0.90 lbs) 300 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In this key textbook, Michael J. Seth offers an excellent synthesis of existing scholarship, including a thorough examination of contemporary sources. Seth masterfully traces how North Korea gradually transformed itself from a Soviet-style socialist state to an ultra-nationalist, dynastic one, illuminating this journey with an engaging understanding of the political, ideological, economic and social forces at play. Throughout, Seth adds a rich dimension by placing North Korean history into broader global perspective and considering the implications for the future of the country. With a helpful glossary and an exhaustive bibliography, this clear and accessible overview is an ideal text for students of North Korean history, and for anyone with an interest in the evolution of this uncommon nation. |