Living Silence: Burma under Military Rule FROM THE PUBLISHER
Burma remains the odd man out in South East Asia. It is a military dictatorship, not part of the region's still-dynamic economy, and has a troubled relationship with the outside world, including that fact that it is the second largest supplier of heroin. This exceptionally readable account of Burma gives a graphic, often moving, and always insightful picture of what life under military rule is like for ordinary Burmese. This survey takes in a wide diversity of ordinary people and communities.
Author Biography: Christina Fink was the Editor of BurmaNet News (1995-1998) and is based in Thailand.
FROM THE CRITICS
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Anthropologist Fink (affiliation not cited) discusses the impact of military rule on the people of Burma (Myanmar) and examines the factors which have allowed the military to remain in control despite a failing economy and widespread dissatisfaction with the regime. Drawing upon interviews conducted both inside and outside the country, she considers how individuals have felt compelled to acquiesce to military rule and how, at times, they have resisted. The text is accompanied by black and white photographs. Distributed in the US by Palgrave. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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