The Hidden People of North Korea : : Everyday Life in the Hermit Kingdom
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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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PUBLISHED
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, c2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: xii, 300 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0742567184
9780742567184
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Oh, Kong Dan.
SUBJECTS
Kim, Chŏng-il, -- 1942- -- Influence.
Political culture -- Korea (North)
Korea (North) -- Economic conditions.
Korea (North) -- Politics and government -- 1994-
Korea (North) -- Social conditions.
Korea (North) -- Social life and customs.