Developments are arranged chronologically by sector, and there is a generous introduction and summary background information to set developments in context
A lot of interest in North Korea due to speculation about the countries nuclear weapon capabilities and being part of Bush's axis of evil
'Professor Jeffries' new book provides ample sources of information for recent events including refugee and nuclear issues in North Korea.' - Journal of Asian Economics
'Jeffries' book is an invaluable resource to any scholar of North Korea's political, diplomatic and economic development after the collapse of the Soviet Union.' - Christopher Griffin, Pacific Affairs, Vol. 80, No. 3, Fall 2007
'[This book makes] fascinating reading... The largely chronological approach makes individual chapters a useful reference source for those interested in a particular problem, and this is the great strength of the book... For those interested in a particular field, this collection can be helpful.' - Korean Studies Review, 2007, no. 7
1. An Overview of Political and Economic Developments 2. Historical, Political and Demographic Aspects 3. The Economy. Appendix 1: The Soviet (Stalinist) Economic System. Appendix 2: General Issues in the Transition from Command to Market Economies