Burma's path to democracy : the military, aung san suu kyi and the rohingya / / TinTin Delphin

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910807771203321
• Autore: Delphin TinTin <1948->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, United States of America : , : Algora Publishing, , 2020
• ISBN: 1-62894-421-8
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations
• Disciplina: 959.105
• Soggetti: Rohingya (Burmese people); Personal narratives.; Burma History 1962-1988; Burma History 1988-
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Royal kingdom to British colony to independence -- Military coup -- General Ne Win era 1962-88 -- Burmese way to socialism -- The Than Shwe era 1992-2011 -- Pro-democratic leaders -- The transition -- 2015 democratic government -- Frontier opportunities and threats -- Face of the stateless -- The exodus -- The civil war -- Burmese way to democracy.
• Sommario/riassunto: "Burma is a country in transition: from monarchy to British colony, from independence to military dictatorships, and from the Generals to the Lady, Aung San Suu Kyi. This book traces one of the longest civil wars in history. It's about the Rohingya, one of the most persecuted people on earth. It's about pro-democracy uprisings, about sacrifice, and above all, the human resilience and capacity for hope. The book is based on true events and provides unique firsthand insights into key players in this enigmatic and troubled nation"--