Political Culture, Communism - General & Miscellaneous, Political Sociology, North & South Korea - Politics & Government, Psychological Self-Help - General & Miscellaneous, North Korea - History, Success, Motivation & Self-Esteem

North Korea

Name: North Korea
Author: Han S. Park
ISBN: 9781588260505

by Park, Han S.

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Park (political science, U. of Georgia) considers the surprising resilience and stability of the socialist state of North Korea as it has faced extreme economic difficulties. Central to his thesis is an explanation of the North Korean ideology of , or self- reliance, which informs political behavior at all levels. Drawing on personal interviews and observations, he describes a political belief system that is comparable to a theology and a society that exhibits characteristics of a religious community. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)