Human remolding in North Korea
Subtitle: a social history of education
By: Hyung-chan Kim with Dong-kyu Kim.
Contributors: Kim, Tong-gyu.
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Lanham, Maryland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
Subjects: Education -- Korea (North) -- History
Description: "Human Remolding in North Korea offers a comprehensive overview of the historical development of education in North Korea from 1945 through 2004. This study examines major developments in North Korean education within the context of political, economic, social and cultural changes that have influenced education. It also probes into the nature and characteristics of the indoctrination programs offered at various levels in the educational system. Especially, it provides content analysis of major textbooks used in North Korean kindergartens, elementary, and secondary schools. Finally, Human Remolding in North Korea exposes how school children are being indoctrinated to hate America and American political and military leadership."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.