The hidden people of North Korea everyday life in the hermit kingdom

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 mak...

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1. Verfasser: Hassig, Ralph C. (VerfasserIn)
Weitere Verfasser: Oh, Kong Dan (VerfasserIn)
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Sprache:eng
Veröffentlicht: Lanham, Boulder, New York, Toronto, Plymouth, UK Rowman & Littlefield 2009
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Zusammenfassung: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.
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Beschreibung:xii, 300 Seiten
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ISBN:9780742567184
978-0-7425-6718-4