Beal, Tim creator text London Ann Arbor, MI Pluto Press 2005 monographic ix, 342 p.: ill., map; 23 cm. Introduction -- Part I: Fulcrum of geography, anvil of history : DPRK in historical perspective -- Introduction to part I : time and place, from past to present -- The roots of modern Korea : from Tangun to liberation -- Years of struggle, years of hope : Korean War to first nuclear crisis -- Creation of the Agreed Framework and the flowering of datente -- Crisis reignited : economic reform, regional accord, Washington discord -- Part II: The pillars of confrontation -- Introduction to part II -- The human rights record : complexities, causes, solutions -- Drugs and generals : some surprising facts on narcotics, missiles, terrorism and military confrontation -- The nuclear confrontation -- On the precipice : options, positions and dangers at the start of the second Bush administration. Tim Beal Includes bibliographical references (p. 304-325) and index. Nuclear Weapons Korea (North) World Politics Korea (North) Politics and Government Korea (North) Military Policy Korea (North) Foreign Relations United States United States Foreign relations Korea (North) 951.93043 BEA/N 0745320147 (hbk.) 0745320139 (pbk.)