Divided Korea: United Future? (Headline Series) (Headline Series)
by Bruce Cumings
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Korea's recorded history extends back before the birth of Christ. Through their long history, the Koreans have endured a variety of social, political, and economical crises. Confucianism has long been one of the most popular religions by which the Korean people have lived. However, Koreans also have embraced Buddhism and Christianity while maintaining Confucian ideals. Forms of aristocracy have been part of Korea's fabric through most of its history. At the turn of the 20th century, Japan's show more power in Asia allowed them to control Korea as a colony. In the 1950's, following the Korean War, Korea was divided into North and South. North Korea followed a communist form of government while the South maintained a democratic, capitalistic style of government. Since the end of the Korean War, the United States has maintained a presence in South Korea for its protection against the North. However, in recent years, there have been attempts by both sides to seek reunification. A series of discussion questions and an annotated reading list conclude this volume. (JAG) show lessTags
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Bruce Cumings is a writer, educator, and expert on Asian history and international relations. He earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1975. Cumings taught history and politics at Northwestern University and served as director of Northwestern's Center for International and Comparative Studies. His studies of Korea resulted in several books, show more including Korea's Place in the Sun and a two-volume set, The Origins of the Korean War. Cumings served as a historical consultant to a Thames Television production, Korea: The Unknown War. He recounted censorship problems the production faced from the Public Broadcasting System upon its release in the book War and Television. Cumings is the Norman and Edna Freehling Professor of History at the University of Chicago. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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