Hassig, Ralph C. <br/><br/>
The hidden people of North Korea :  everyday life in the hermit kingdom / 
Ralph Hassig and Kongdan Oh. 
 - Lanham, Md. :  Rowman & Littlefield Publishers,  2010. 
 - xii, 300 p., [8] p. of plates :  ill. ;  24 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The illusion of unity : despite appearances, North Koreans are not all of one mind, united around their leader -- The life of the leader : given the opportunity, dictators dictate -- The economic system : command socialism does not work -- The economy of everyday life : most people find a way to make a living -- The information environment : propaganda is everywhere, but other news is creeping in -- Hidden thoughts : reality and ideology are in conflict -- The law, political class, and human rights : the law is made to protect the leader, and only he enjoys full human rights -- Defectors : sometimes running away is the best option -- The end comes slowly : for all its problems, the Kim regime appears to be stable. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780742567184 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780742567207 (electronic) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2009029786 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Personal Names: </label><br/>Kim, Chòng-il, 1942- --Influence.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Political culture--Korea (North)
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>Korea (North)--Social life and customs.<br/>Korea (North)--Social conditions.<br/>Korea (North)--Economic conditions.<br/>Korea (North)--Politics and government--1994-
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>DS932.7  / .H37 2010 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>951.9305