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Behind the teak curtain : authoritarianism, agricultural policies, and political legitimacy in rural Burma/Myanmar / Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung.
- Title
- Behind the teak curtain : authoritarianism, agricultural policies, and political legitimacy in rural Burma/Myanmar / Ardeth Maung Thawnghmung.
- Author
- Thawnghmung, Ardeth Maung.
- Publication
- London ; New York : Kegan Paul, 2004.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | JQ751.A91 T539 2004 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xiii, 263 p.; 24 cm.
- Series Statement
- Studies in anthropology, economy and society
- Uniform Title
- Studies in anthropology, economy and society.
- Subject
- Agriculture and state > Burma
- Authoritarianism > Burma
- Autoritarisme > Birmanie
- Birmanie > Conditions rurales
- Birmanie > Politique et gouvernement > 1948-
- Burma > Politics and government > 1948-
- Burma > Rural conditions
- Legitimacy of governments > Burma
- Légitimité des gouvernements > Birmanie
- Politique agricole > Birmanie
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (p. [239]-248) and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- 1. Authoritarianism and political legitimacy -- 2. The rise of authoritarianism and the foundations of rural support for the revolutionary council -- 3. Local administration : understanding divergences in policies and practices -- 4. A view from below : who is responsible for our sufferings? -- 5. The roots of silence : paddy farmers and rural grievance -- 6. The Burmese experience in comparative perspective.
- ISBN
- 071030935X
- 9780710309358
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library