This book discusses the constitution of Burma (now Myanmar), presenting a legal and historical analysis of the country's constitutional system. The author, Maung Maung, a barrister and legal expert, offers insights into the structure of government, citizens' rights, and the legal principles that underpin the 1959 Burmese constitution. The book also discusses the process of drafting the cons…
This is a book on contemporary Burma, a vivid and interesting account based on material from Burmese sources and on the author's own rich experience. It is not a formal history; it just looks back and reminisces. In her more than two decades of freedom, Burma has come through much trial and tribulation, and General Ne Win, who once again leads the country, has been an important figure in her h…
The central focus of the book is the states efforts to industrialize Myanmar, first through direct intervention and planning under a socialist economic framework as interpreted by the state leaders (1948-88) and lately (1989 onwards) through state-managed outward orientation. In examining developments during the 1948-88 period, this study situates the Myanmar case within the developmental state…
Tribute to Aung San (1945-47) in the form of documents selected and edited by Dr. Maung Maung from Aung San's own speechs and writings, together with the memories and appreciative essays by Burmese and Western cotemporaries of Aung San, with a who's who.