North Koreans In Japan: Language, Ideology, And Identity

by Sonia Ryang

Book Overview

This fascinating ethnography provides unique insights into the history, politics, ideology, and daily life of North Koreans living in Japan. Because Sonia Ryang was raised in this community, she was able to gain unprecedented access and to bring her personal knowledge to bear on this closed society. In addition to providing a valuable view of the experience of ethnic minorities in what is believed to be an implacably homogeneous culture, Ryang offers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0813330505
• ISBN13: 9780813330501
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.2"