Description: The Hidden History of Burma: Race, Capitalism, and Democracy in the 21st Century Product Description Product Description A New York Times Critics' Top Book of 2019 A Foreign Affairs Best Book of 2020 “An urgent book.” ―Jennifer Szalai, New York Times During a century of colonialism, Burma was plundered for its natural resources and remade as a racial hierarchy. Over decades of dictatorship, it suffered civil war, repression, and deep poverty. Today, Burma faces a mountain of challenges: crony capitalism, exploding inequality, rising ethnonationalism, extreme racial violence, climate change, multibillion dollar criminal networks, and the power of China next door. Thant Myint-U shows how the country’s past shapes its recent and almost unbelievable attempt to create a new democracy in the heart of Asia, and helps to answer the big questions: Can this multicultural country of 55 million succeed? And what does Burma’s story really tell us about the most critical issues of our time? Review "Provides a microcosm of the forces shaping twenty-first century politics.… An essential guide to the world we are in." ― David Runciman, author of How Democracy Ends "At once absorbing, illuminating, and humane.… Invaluable in helping us understand the complexities not just of contemporary Burma but of our postcolonial world." ― Kwame Anthony Appiah, author of The Lies That Bind: Rethinking Identity "An engrossing new account, elegantly written by one of the people who knows the country best." ― John Reed, Financial Times "A must-read book, not just for those interested in Burma, but for those interested in national identity and democracy in our twenty-first-century world." ― Ian Bremmer, author of Us vs. Them: The Failure of Globalism "[Thant Myint-U’s] most impressive title to date. It features anecdotes from the author’s own extraordinary life." ― Jeffrey Wasserstrom, Wall Street Journal "The book on Burma I’ve been waiting to read―a riveting behind-the-scenes account of the country’s political and social transition over recent years, a brave unravelling of well-worn myths, and an urgent plea to imagine a new story and better future for Burma." ― Emma Larkin, author of Finding George Orwell in Burma "To much of the outside world, the story of modern Burma is both a disappointment and a mystery. The hoped-for happy ending in which Aung San Suu Kyi, released from house arrest, would lead the country to peace and prosperity failed to materialize. Instead, there have been horrifying human-rights abuses inflicted on the Rohingya community. This superb account explains what happened and why, drawing out the wider lessons for the world." ― Gideon Rachman, Financial Times "Thant Myint-U’s fascinating The Hidden History of Burma is a timely reminder of the importance of intelligent social history." ― Martin Chilton, Independent (UK) "Thant Myint-U is the one indispensable author on Burma. This is an accessible, understated but powerful story of modern Burma’s journey from hope to tragedy. Thant combines insider knowledge with an admirably objective assessment to tell the story of a nation whose promise has been subverted by political betrayal, ethnic conflict, and economic folly. A well-written narrative that dwells on important themes of authoritarianism and identity." ― Pratap Bhanu Mehta, author of The Burden of Democracy and former vice-chancellor, Ashoka University "An engrossing new book about Myanmar’s troubled, unfinished transition from dictatorship to democratic rule.… The Hidden History of Burma should become a guiding reference work for how we view the new Myanmar." ― John Reed, Financial Times From the Publisher This paperback edition includes a revised epilogue. About the Author Thant Myint-U is an award-winning writer, historian, and conservationist. He lives in Rangoon, where he currently heads U Thant House and the Yangon Heritage Trust. Shipping Shipping for this item is free in the 48 continental United States. We do not offer shipping to Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, US Territories, APO & FPO. After your order has been shipped, you will receive an e-mail with the name of the carrier and the tracking number. Returns We permit returns if you are not satisfied with your purchase. Your return request must be initiated within 30 days of the purchase date. To initiate a return, please contact us through the eBay Message Center. You will receive an RMA number to ensure proper handling of the return. We do not provide refunds for a return WITHOUT an RMA number. You will be refunded in full, minus the shipping and handling expenses incurred at time of purchase. Payment We accept payments through PayPal. You may use a major credit card via PayPal. For all “Buy It Now” items, immediate payment is required.
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Book Title: Hidden History of Burma : Race, Capitalism, and Democracy in the 21st Century
Number of Pages: 320 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Norton & Company, Incorporated, w. w.
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2021
Topic: Asia / India & South Asia, World / Asian
Genre: Travel, Political Science, History
Item Weight: 8.9 Oz
Item Length: 8.3 in
Author: Thant Myint-U
Item Width: 5.5 in
Format: Trade Paperback