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BL
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1011303
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b765673
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| Main Entry
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Beal, Tim
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| Title & Author
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North Korea : : the struggle against American power /\ Tim Beal.
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| Publication Statement
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London ;Ann Arbor, MI :: Pluto Press,, 2005.
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1 online resource (ix, 342 pages) :: illustrations, maps
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| ISBN
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1435661265
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: 184964182X
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: 6611725385
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: 9781435661264
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: 9781849641821
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: 9786611725389
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0745320139
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0745320147
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1281725382
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9780745320137
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9780745320144
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9781281725387
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 304-325) and index.
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| Contents
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Part I: Fulcrum of geography, anvil of history: DPRK in historical perspective -- 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 dätente -- Crisis reignited: economic reform, regional accord, Washington discord -- Part II: The pillars of confrontation -- The human rights record: complexities, causes, solutions -- Drugs and generals -- The nuclear confrontation -- On the precipice: options, positions and dangers at the start of the second Bush administration.
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| Abstract
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Explores North Korea's political (and military) relations with the rest of the world, particularly South Korea and the United States, and examines North Korea's alleged 'nuclear threat' and its consequences. This study discusses key controversies, and provides the historical basis to understanding today's tensions.
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Nuclear weapons-- Korea (North)
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World politics-- 21st century.
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Armes nucléaires-- Corée du Nord.
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Politique mondiale-- 21e siècle.
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Außenpolitik
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Diplomatic relations.
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HISTORY.
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Militärpolitik
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Military policy.
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Nuclear weapons.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE-- General.
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Politics and government
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World politics.
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Korea (North), Foreign relations, United States.
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Korea (North), Military policy.
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Korea (North), Politics and government.
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United States, Foreign relations, Korea (North)
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Corée du Nord, Politique et gouvernement.
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Corée du Nord, Politique militaire.
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Corée du Nord, Relations extérieures, États-Unis.
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États-Unis, Relations extérieures, Corée du Nord.
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Korea (North)
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Nordkorea
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United States.
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USA.
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| Dewey Classification
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951.9304/3
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| LC Classification
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DS935.5.B43 2005
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