Dynasty : the hereditary succession politics of North Korea

Dynasty : the hereditary succession politics of North Korea / by Kim Hakjoon.

Author/creator	Kim, Hak-chun, 1943- author.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Stanford, CA : The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center, 2015.
Copyright Notice	©2015
Description	xvi, 270 pages ; 23 cm
Subject(s)	Kim, Il-sŏng, 1912-1994. Kim, Chŏng-il, 1942-2011. Kim, Chŏng-ŭn, 1984- Heads of state--Succession --Korea (North) --History. Heads of state--Family relationships --Korea (North) --History. Political culture--Korea (North) --History. Korea (North)--Politics and government --20th century. Korea (North)--Politics and government --21st century.

Contents	Introduction: Research methods; Research materials; How the study is organized -- The rise of Kim Il Sung, 1931-67 : from guerrilla leader to the DPRK's "unitary leader" -- Kim Jong Il's rise to succession, 1967-80 -- Joint regime of the two Kims, 1981-94 -- Kim Jong Il's unitary leadership from his father's death to the initial decision to designate a successor, 1994-200 -- Kim Jong Il's designation of Kim Jong Un as his successor, 2002-12 -- The death of Kim Jong Il and advent of Kim Jong Un's leadership, 2011-12 -- Is Kim Jong Un's future promising.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN	2015010175
ISBN	9781931368308
ISBN	1931368309 paperback alkaline paper

Library	Location	Call Number	Status	Item Actions
Joyner	General Stacks	DS935.55 .K488 2015	✔ Available	Place Hold