1st Edition
Narrating Democracy in Myanmar The Struggle Between Activists, Democratic Leaders and Aid Workers
By Tamas Wells
Copyright 2021
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
212 Pages
by
Routledge
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This book analyses what Myanmar’s struggle for democracy has signified to Burmese activists and democratic leaders, and to their international allies. In doing so, it explores how understanding contested meanings of democracy helps make sense of the country’s tortuous path since Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy won historic elections in 2015. Using Burmese and English language... Read more
Abbreviations, Acknowledgements, 1 Introduction, 2 Elucidating the meaning of democracy through narrative, 3 Toward the 'Ocean of Democracy'?, 4 Burma after independence, 5 A liberal narrative, 6 A benevolence narrative, 7 An equality narrative, 8 Exposing the political use of narratives, 9 Beyond an 'ideal type', 10 Playing different games, Index
Biography
Tamas Wells is a Research Fellow in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne. His research focuses on meanings of democracy, governance, freedom and accountability in Southeast Asia and the role of international aid agencies. Before entering academia, he worked in Myanmar for six years with various NGOs - including Save the Children - on governance, public health and civil society strengthening programs.
