North Korea: Another Country

Hardback

Main Details

Title North Korea: Another Country
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Bruce Cumings
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:264
Dimensions(mm): Height 194,Width 124
Category/GenreAustralia, New Zealand & Pacific history
ISBN/Barcode 9781565848733
ClassificationsDewey:327.7305193
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational
General

Publishing Details

Publisher The New Press
Imprint The New Press
Publication Date 1 January 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

From Bruce Cummings, historian and analyst of Korea, comes this timely look at North Korea and its troubled relations with the United States. American commentary has positioned North Korea as a hated member of the "Axis of Evil" with an insane, Stalinist leader, but also as a mysterious and unknown adversary. Utilizing an expensive array of formerly secret documents, Cummings demonstrates that we know a considerable amount about North Korea and that the situation is more complex than the media or leaders allow.

Author Biography

Bruce Cumings is the author of North Korea, Korea's Place in the Sun, and Parallax Visions. He teaches at the University of Chicago.

Reviews

"Cumings counters the hype with an instructive history." -The New York Times "Few books of political commentary are as insightful, outspoken, and even personable, as this one." -Booklist "America's leading historian and political analyst of contemporary Korea." —Chalmers Johnson, Author of Blowback