North Korea: State of Paranoia (Asian Arguments) - Softcover

Paul French

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1780329474 ISBN 13: 9781780329475

Publisher: Zed Books Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

xviii 462p large paperback with photographic cover, red lettering to spine, an excellent copy, like new

About this title

Review:

`North Korea's ability to worry and shock remains perhaps the only predictable aspect of the country's behaviour. Paul French's no-nonsense approach to understanding the country's history, political system, ideology and what remains of its decimated economy is one of the best introductions to a country that does all it can to resist outside inspection and comprehension. This is the most accessible starting point for anyone wanting to understand the hermit kingdom.'
Kerry Brown, Director, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney

'This clear-eyed overview to North Korea s modern history is packed full of fascinating detail. French [...] outlines the hermit kingdom s ideology, economic system and haphazard efforts at reform, while simultaneously revealing why pickpockets target Kim Il-sung badges, what the North Korean cabinet s position is on lice and why smoking can be a small act of resistance.'
--Louisa Lim, Beijing correspondent, NPR

About the Author:

Born in London and educated there and in Glasgow, Paul French has lived and worked in Shanghai for many years. As a leading expert on North Korea he is a widely published analyst and commentator on Asia and has written a number of books dealing with China's pre-1949 history, Asian politics and current affairs. His previous books include a history of North Korea, a biography of Shanghai adman and adventurer Carl Crow, and a history of foreign correspondents in China. Paul was awarded the 2013 Edgar for best fact crime for his international best-seller Midnight in Peking.

About this edition

• Publisher: Zed Books Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1780329474
• ISBN 13: 9781780329475
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480