Myanmar : the dynamics of an evolving polity / edited by David I. Steinberg.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Steinberg, David I., 1928-2024, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Burma--Politics and government--21st century.

Burma.

Burma--Economic conditions--21st century.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (384 p.)

Place of Publication:

Boulder, Colorado ; London, [England] : Lynne Rienner Publishers, 2015.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

A thorough, timely analysis of the kaleidoscopic array of changes occurring in Myanmar and of their potential long-term impact for both the country and the region.

Contents:

1. Contemporary Myanmar : setting the stage / David I. Steinberg

Part 1. The Political Realm: 2. Myanmar's coercive apparatus : the long road to reform / Andrew Selth; 3. The persistence of military dominance / David I. Steinberg; . 4. Emerging patterns of parliamentary politics / Renaud Egreteau; 5. Conceptions of justice and the rule of law / Elliott Prasse-Freeman; 6. Buddhism, politics, and political change / Matthew Walton; 7. Ethnic politics in a time of change / Martin Smith; 8. Governance and political legitimacy in the peace process / Ashley South

Part 2. Issues of Socioeconomic Development: 9. Planning for social and economic development / Lex Rieffel; 10. Economic reforms : expectations and realities / Moe Thuzar and Tin Maung Maung Than; 11. Re-envisioning land rights and land tenure / Christina Fink

Part 3. Myanmar's International Relations: 12. China and Myanmar : moving beyond mutual dependence / Yun Sun; 13. US-Myanmar relations : development, challenges, and implications / Jürgen Haacke

Part 4: Conclusion: 14. The road toward change and development / David I. Steinberg.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781626372429

162637242X

OCLC:

1334344460