Constructing the Socialist Way of Life (Paperback)

Inha Jung

ISBN 10: 3869226862 / ISBN 13: 9783869226866

Published by DOM Publishers, Berlin, 2023

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Paperback. What Architectural Drawings Reveal about North Korea Housing and urban planning constitute a key element of the material foundation of North Korea. In the post-war era, the country attempted to socialize all types of living spaces based on political ideology, from small apartment rooms to urban set- tings. The idea that North Korea's political forces are brainwashing their people is, as the testimonies of many defectors reveal, superficial. Exploring domestic culture and daily life, this book aims to capture the actual lives of North Koreans, who have largely supported the unique political system of the country. To this end, it uses drawings, maps, and diagrams obtained from various archives. While these are neutral forms of communication, they also convey the actual intentions of North Korean architects and planners hidden behind the claims of political leaders. Exploring home culture and daily life of North Koreans to capture the actual life of those who have largely supported the countrys unique but dictatorial political system. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Constructing the Socialist Way of Life (Paperback)
• Publisher: DOM Publishers, Berlin
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3869226862
• ISBN 13: 9783869226866
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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What Architectural Drawings Reveal about North Korea

Housing and urban planning constitute a key element of the material foundation of North Korea. In the post-war era, the country attempted to socialize all types of living spaces based on political ideology, from small apartment rooms to urban set- tings. The idea that North Korea’s political forces are brainwashing their people is, as the testimonies of many defectors reveal, superficial.

Exploring domestic culture and daily life, this book aims to capture the actual lives of North Koreans, who have largely supported the unique political system of the country. To this end, it uses drawings, maps, and diagrams obtained from various archives. While these are neutral forms of communication, they also convey the actual intentions of North Korean architects and planners hidden behind the claims of political leaders.