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A Brief History of Korea
Mark Peterson
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Description for A Brief History of Korea
Hardcover. A history of Korea from the origins of its people in prehistoric times to the economic and political situation in North and South Korea at the beginning of the 21st century. The book provides a detailed overview of the cultural and historical influences that have shaped Korean society. Series: Brief History. Num Pages: 318 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPK; GBC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 161 x 28. Weight in Grams: 596.
With tensions escalating between the United States and North Korea over the North's resumption of its nuclear weapons program, Korea has recently become a focus of media attention. Home to more than 60 million people today, North Korea and South Korea have been divided along the 38th parallel since the defeat of Japan (Korea's former colonial ruler) at the end of World War II. Outside of Korea, South Korea is better known than its neighbour to the north is, and it has prospered over the last few decades as a model democratic regime. North Korea remains a secretive society, struggling ... Read more
With tensions escalating between the United States and North Korea over the North's resumption of its nuclear weapons program, Korea has recently become a focus of media attention. Home to more than 60 million people today, North Korea and South Korea have been divided along the 38th parallel since the defeat of Japan (Korea's former colonial ruler) at the end of World War II. Outside of Korea, South Korea is better known than its neighbour to the north is, and it has prospered over the last few decades as a model democratic regime. North Korea remains a secretive society, struggling ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Facts on File
Condition
New
Series
Brief History
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780816050857
SKU
V9780816050857
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Ref
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About Mark Peterson
Mark Peterson is Associate Professor and current Director of the Korean Studies Department at Brigham Young University. He received his Ph.D. in East Asian Studies from Harvard University and served as the Executive Director of the Fulbright program in Korea from 1978 to 1983. Phillip Margulies is a professional writer and editor. He has written more than a ... Read more
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