From Burma To Myanmar

Download or read book Burma/Myanmar written by David I. Steinberg and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The crises that are Burma/Myanmar -- Important residues form the Precolonial period -- The Colonial Era's importance in understanding Burma/Myanmar today -- Independence and the civilian government (1948-1962) : mixed heritages -- The military coup, the Socialist Period (1962-1988), and the perpetuation of military rule -- The SLORC/SPDC Era (1988-present) : continuation of military power -- The nature of Burmese politics -- Issues in Myanmar's future.