Culture and Politics in Indonesia is a landmark scholarly volume edited by Claire Holt with contributions from leading Indonesia specialists such as Benedict Anderson and James Siegel. Published by Cornell University Press, the book explores the intricate relationship between cultural expression and political power in Indonesia from the colonial period through the post-independence era. The …
This book is divided into four parts, following the course of China's social development. The first part looks back at how New China was founded, covering mainly the period from October 1949 to December 1956. The second part describes political and economic issues between January 1957 and April 1966. The third part gives an overall, systematic and accurate description of the ten-year "cultural…
This book presents an account of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea as observed by journalist Ishikawa Sho. Published in 1988 by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang, the work describes the social, political, and ideological landscape of North Korea, focusing particularly on the Juche ideology and its influence on the country’s development. Through the author’s persp…
This history of the People's Republic of China (1949-1976), the third and final volume in a major new history of modern China since 1840, offers a sweeping and penetrating account of a singular historical era During these pivotal decades, the Chinese struggled to find an alternative to the Soviet model of industrialization and to confront the awesome problems. of bureaucratization under the gu…
New China: Friend or Foe? by Alun Falconer examines the political, economic, and strategic transformation of the People’s Republic of China in the modern era and evaluates its implications for the international community. The book explores China’s rapid economic growth, technological advancements, military modernization, and evolving global ambitions. Falconer analyzes how domestic policies…
Modern China: A Topical History by Su Kaiming provides a concise and accessible overview of China’s political, social, and cultural development in the modern era. Written for international readers, the book discusses key historical events, major political transformations, and influential figures that shaped China from the late Qing dynasty to the period of modernization. Organized by themes r…
This book provides an overview of the modern history of Korea, focusing on political, social, and historical developments from the late nineteenth century to the twentieth century. Written by Prof. & Dr. Kim Han Gil and published by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang in 1979, the work discusses major historical events, foreign interventions, national struggles, and the evolutio…
This condensed biography presents a summarized account of the life and revolutionary career of Kim Il Sung, the founding leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The book outlines his role in the anti-Japanese struggle, the establishment of the DPRK, and the development of the Juche idea. Published in 2001 by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang, it provides an offi…
This volume, The Benevolent Sun: 1. Mt. Paekdu-san Tells, published in 1980 by the Foreign Languages Publishing House in Pyongyang, presents ideological narratives centered around Mt. Paektu, a symbolic site in the revolutionary history of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. The book offers accounts intended to highlight the historical, political, and cultural significance of the mount…
This book presents the full text of the Socialist Constitution of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, adopted at the First Session of the Fifth Supreme People’s Assembly on December 27, 1972. It outlines the fundamental political principles, state structure, rights and duties of citizens, and the ideological foundations of the DPRK. Published by the Foreign Languages Publishing House…