The Cleanest Race: How North Koreans See Themselves - and Why It Matters

by B.R. Meyers

Paperback

Published February 12, 2012

Reviews

[Adrienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

read this for class. loved br meyers writing style

[Witoldzio · Rating 4 out of 5]

The thesis, which is successfully presented and defended, is that North Korea is a fascist (not communist) regime, based in deep conviction of racial superiority of the Korean people. The book contains a fascinating analysis of N. Korean propaganda materials from the last 60 years. The book si somewhat outdated not, but not much has changed at all. I was particularly interested in the comparisons between Soviet and N. Korean models of propaganda. The racial superiority myth was pl;anted so successfully in N. Korean citizens, it remains a powerful foundation of the entire country and it even echoes well in S. Korea, while its models are actually copied from Imperial Japan.

[Cesar Colon Torres · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have you ever wanted insight on North Korea? What is their drive, motive, and pride?

This book has a deep insight on all of it. I thoroughly enjoyed this read and recommend it to anyone who wants to see behind the scenes of a country secluded to most of the world.