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This book traces the origins of socialist thought and planning in
Burma and shows how socialist ideology has had to be tempered with
pragmatism to make economic development possible. It points out the
difficulties with political succession brought by the military
regime's preoccupation.
This book concentrates on the process of economic growth, for which
Korea today is renowned. It examines some of the salient forces
that helped to produce Korea's remarkable change and explores the
evolution of the class structure in Korea and the changes it is now
experiencing.
A liberalization of economic policies has inspired considerable
economic growth and encouraged the development of Burma's natural
resources, but, according to David Steinberg, the current military
government is akin to previous civilian governments in its
commitment to socialism as a vehicle for development. The economic
flexibility demonstrated by the government has not been matched by
political liberalization, and as a result, economic growth remains
a captive of administrative and policy constraints. Steinberg
traces the origins and acceptance of socialist thought and planning
in Burma and shows how socialist ideology has had to be tempered
with pragmatism in order to make economic development possible.
Looking to Burma's future, he also points out two central problems
facing the country: strained minority relations, which have kept
the nation from developing a sense of unity, and difficulties with
political succession brought on by the military regime's
preoccupation with perpetuating its own leadership.
This book concentrates on the process of economic growth, for which
Korea today is renowned. It examines some of the salient forces
that helped to produce Korea's remarkable change and explores the
evolution of the class structure in Korea and the changes it is now
experiencing.
This is the first book length work in English dealing with the
crucial and troubled relationship between Korea and the United
States. Leading scholars in the field examine the various
historical, political, cultural, and psychological, aspects of
Korean-American relations in the context of American global and
East Asian relationships, especially with Japan.
This is the first book-length work in English dealing with the
crucial and troubled relationship between Korea and the United
States. Leading scholars in the field examine the various
historical, political, cultural, and psychological aspects of
Korean-American relations in the context of America's global and
East Asian relationships, especially with Japan.
What issues will Myanmar need to address as it moves beyond the
immediate complexities of a transition from an authoritarian state
to a more pluralistic polity? How will the new government navigate
the challenges - some new, some old - of increasing public
participation, persistent coercive forces, economic transformation,
ethnic tensions,varying conceptions of the role of law, and more?
The authors of this forward-looking volume offer a careful, timely
analysis of the kaleidoscopic array of changes occurring in Myanmar
and consider the potential long-term impact of those changes for
both the country and the region.
Long isolated by rigid military rule, Burma, or Myanmar, is one of
the least known, significantly sized states in the world. Possessed
of a rich cultural history yet facing a range of challenges to
stability and growth, it has struck the imaginations of those
concerned not only with geopolitical or trade affairs but also with
poverty, health, and human rights. David I. Steinberg sheds new
light on this reclusive state by exploring issues of authority and
legitimacy in its politics, economics, social structure, and
culture since the popular uprising and military coup of 1988.
Exploring the origins of that year's tumultuous events, Steinberg
analyzes a generation of preceding military governments and their
attempts to address the nation's problems. He focuses on the role
of the military, the effects of Burma's geopolitical placement, the
plight of the poor, the destruction of civil society, and rising
ethnic tensions. While taking into account the importance of
foreign observers as counterpoints to official views, suppliers of
economic aid, and advocates of reform, Steinberg contends that
ultimately, the solutions to Myanmar's varied problems lie with the
Burmese themselves and the policies of their government. This
paperback edition includes a postcript that reveals the most
current and critical issues facing Burma since the publication of
the original hardcover in March 2001. Steinberg brings readers up
to date on the recent release of political prisoners, economic and
military conditions, United Nations actions, and the complex,
ever-changing relationship between Thailand and Myanmar.
This volume examines the changing relations between China and
Burma/Myanmar since Burmese independence in 1948 and the formation
of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Drawing on hitherto
unavailable Chinese sources, it documents the negotiations and
settlement of outstanding issues such as the border demarcation,
the Chinese Nationalist forces in Burma, the status of the overseas
Chinese residents, and the Burma Communist Party. The study
documents the Sino-Burmese riots of 1967, the improvement of
relations, culminating in the close bilateral association since
1988-89. It analyses in detail Myanmar's changing role in Chinese
strategy, concentrating on trade and investment relations, oil,
gas, hydroelectric power, natural resources and improved
transportation. It outlines military cooperation, narcotics
control, and migration while emphasizing Indian and ASEAN concerns
and responses. The volume outlines a set of policy dilemmas facing
the central and provincial Chinese authorities, the Myanmar
government and Burmese ethnic minorities, while analysing dilemmas
for the United States, India, ASEAN and Japan in responding to the
changed interdependent Sino-Burmese relationship.
This volume examines the changing relations between China and
Burma/Myanmar since Burmese independence in 1948 and the formation
of the People's Republic of China in 1949. Drawing on hitherto
unavailable Chinese sources, it documents the negotiations and
settlement of outstanding issues such as the border demarcation,
the Chinese Nationalist forces in Burma, the status of the overseas
Chinese residents, and the Burma Communist Party. The study
documents the Sino-Burmese riots of 1967, the improvement of
relations, culminating in the close bilateral association since
1988-89. It analyses in detail Myanmar's changing role in Chinese
strategy, concentrating on trade and investment relations, oil,
gas, hydroelectric power, natural resources and improved
transportation. It outlines military cooperation, narcotics
control, and migration while emphasizing Indian and ASEAN concerns
and responses. The volume outlines a set of policy dilemmas facing
the central and provincial Chinese authorities, the Myanmar
government and Burmese ethnic minorities, while analysing dilemmas
for the United States, India, ASEAN and Japan in responding to the
changed interdependent Sino-Burmese relationship.
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