Burma

Insurgency and the Politics of Ethnicity

By: Martin Smith

Write A Review

Paperback | 15 June 1999 | Edition Number 2

At a Glance

Paperback
544 Pages

Edition Type
Revised

Dimensions(cm)
23.5 x 16 x 3.5

Paperback

RRP $74.99

$70.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $17.69 with

Ships in 3 to 5 business days

Burma remains a land in deep crisis. The popular uprising of 1988 swept away 26 years of military rule under General Ne Win in name only. The National League for Democracy of Aung San Suu Kyi won a landslide victory in the 1990 election. But, as this book relates, the military remained in control and the future of Burma looks more problematic than ever.

With unparalleled command of largely inaccessible Burmese sources and interviews with many of the leading participants, Martin Smith charts the rise of modern political parties and unravels the complexities of the long-running insurgencies waged by opposition groups, including the Communist Party of Burma, the Karen National Union and a host of other ethnic nationalist movements. It is essential reading for those interested in the conditions giving rise to guerrilla warfare, the character of national liberation movements, and the impact of ethnicity on political conflict.

Industry Reviews

'An extremely detailed and well-organized look at the country's civil war.' Times Literary Supplement

'Outstanding. Smith has woven a seamless narrative which interrelates the modern history of the heartland with the hills and finally makes sense of the complex history of the country. He has set a new standard in field research.' Josef Silverstein, Rutgers University

'Smith's book, with its mass of original information on the post-independence history of the country's regional and ethnic movements, is a landmark.' Peter Carey, Oxford University

'Smith's book fills a void in Burma studies which will make it the basic reference work for years to come.' Far Eastern Economic Review

'A masterful documentary history.' Journal of Asian Studies

'The definitive work on what is indeed the central problem in Burma.' Pacific Affairs

'For an understanding of Burma's prolonged, continuing and largely unknown crisis no better work is available than this detailed, well-written and informative book.' Choice

'Reportage at its best: expansive in concept, detailed in execution, passionate in its search for truth. An exceptional book.' Current History

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $89.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.