Contested Civil Society in Myanmar: Local Change and Global Recognition (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781529230543)

ePDFs of chapters 4, 5 and 7 are available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence This book centres on various contestations in Myanmar society and illustrates the ways in which these are reflected in civil society. The book offers a concise overview of recent political developments in the country, from the short-lived attempts at democratization to the 2021 military coup, and analyses the involvement of various civil society actors, as well as their international supporters. It incorporates multiple identities and fault lines in Myanmar society and explains how these influence diverse perceptions, framing and agenda setting as political developments unfold. The book provides an up-to-date overview of the main identities and contestations within Myanmar's civil society and, by extension, within Myanmar society as a whole. It also gives recommendations to donors, policy makers and researchers wishing to better understand and support local civil society actors operating in repressive environments.

Author: Maaike Matelski
ISBN-10: 1529230543
ISBN-13: 9781529230543
Publisher: Bristol University Press
Language: English
Published: 12/19/2023
Pages: 212
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.50d