North Korea : the struggle against American power / Tim Beal.

Author/creator Beal, Tim
Format Book
Publication InfoLondon ; Ann Arbor, MI : Pluto Press, 2005.
Descriptionix, 342 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Nuclear weapons--Korea (North).
World politics--21st century.
Korea (North)--Politics and government.
Korea (North)--Military policy.
Korea (North)--Foreign relations. --United States.
United States--Foreign relations. --Korea (North).

Contents Introduction -- Part I: Fulcrum of geography, anvil of history : DPRK in historical perspective -- Introduction to part I : time and place, from past to present -- The roots of modern Korea : from Tangun to liberation -- Years of struggle, years of hope : Korean War to first nuclear crisis -- Creation of the Agreed Framework and the flowering of datente -- Crisis reignited : economic reform, regional accord, Washington discord -- Part II: The pillars of confrontation -- Introduction to part II -- The human rights record : complexities, causes, solutions -- Drugs and generals : some surprising facts on narcotics, missiles, terrorism and military confrontation -- The nuclear confrontation -- On the precipice : options, positions and dangers at the start of the second Bush administration.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 304-325) and index.
LCCN 2005008411
ISBN0745320147 (hbk.)
ISBN0745320139 (pbk.)

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Joyner General Stacks DS935.5 .B43 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold