{"product_id":"the-koreas-hardcover","title":"The Koreas - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMary E. Connor\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsia in Focus: The Koreas\u003c\/i\u003e is the most complete, accessible, and up-to-date resource available on both North Korea and South Korea.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAsia in Focus: The Koreas\u003c\/i\u003e presents an authoritative and unprecedented look at the contrasts and similarities between the history, geography, politics, economy, culture, and society of North Korea and South Korea. It offers a wealth of new insights into North Korean life, as well as extensive explorations of Korean music, arts, language, cuisine, and popular culture, including the \"Korean wave,\" which began with the export of Korean television dramas to other parts of Asia and has spread South Korean culture around the world. Also included are sections on women's history and roles, class and ethnicity, and a wide range of contemporary issues. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor a deeper understanding of one of the most closely watched regions of the globe, this volume is a must.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMary E. Connor\u003c\/b\u003e is president and co-founder of the Korea Academy for Educators, San Marino, CA. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's \u003ci\u003eThe Koreas: A Global Studies Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714448199743,"sku":"9781598841602","price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/9831f57f81c2e2ce70d4a896f7377d5a.webp?v=1765068203","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/the-koreas-hardcover","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}