Table of Contents

Introduction
1. The Crises That Are Burma/Myanmar
2. Important Residues from the Precolonial Period
3. The Colonial Era's Importance in Understanding Burma/Myanmar Today
4. Independence and the Civilian Government (1948-1962)
5. The Military Coup, the Socialist Period (1962-1988), and the Perpetuation of Military Rule
6. The SLORC/SPDC Era (1988-Present)
7. The Nature of Burmese Politics
8. Issues in Myanmar's Future
9. The Process of Positive Change
Coda

About the Author

David I. Steinberg is a specialist on Burma/Myanmar, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and U.S. Policy on Asia. He is Distinguished Professor of Asian Studies, at the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service.

Reviews

"[A] pointed briefing."--Foreign Affairs
"Steinberg is well qualified to shed light in a balanced fashion on the complex issues that plague the country ... [The book's] extended question-and-answer format makes this a handy quick reference source for those wanting to cut straight to the main points. VERDICT This is a top choice for students and those with a probing interest in world affairs. Whatever we call it, we are certain to be hearing more about this country."--Library Journal