The Two Koreas. Ed. By Jennifer Peloso. New York: H. W. Wilson, 2004. 1 vol. 181 p. $50.00. ISBN 0-8242-1034-4.

Understanding the two Koreas will help students discuss and debate why President George W. Bush included North Korea as one of his three "Axis of Evil" countries. They can begin to understand the problems that the U.S. military has in policing this region. And, while maintaining a presence in Afghanistan and Iraq, this has become very costly in many ways. The growing nuclear capabilities of North Korea continue to threaten the globe because they have told the world they will use their nuclear power, if necessary. Section titles include "History and Leadership," "Life on the Peninsula," "Foreign Relations," "Economy" and "Military Strategies." The bibliography includes books, Web sites and additional periodical articles and abstracts. These well-written articles chosen from the media and periodicals provide an excellent analysis of the problems. Highly recommended.