Myanmar: The state, community and the environment (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780731538119)

Despite deteriorating economic and developmental conditions, worsening environmental problems, and troubles arising from the unresolved status of its ethnic minorities, Myanmar seems no closer to a political resolution. Myanmar's economy continues to stagnate, with severe implications for its people. Low levels of international assistance have exacerbated the situation. Myanmar-the state, community and the environment examines the missed opportunities by government and opposition groups to find a way out of the political impasse and improve the standard of living of the people of Myanmar. This collection provides insights into the country's economic development, in particular the vital rice-marketing sector and the attempts to expand existing industrial zones. It focuses, for the first time, on Myanmar's environmental governance with in-depth case studies, and on the increasing need for effective environmental protection and sustainability.

Author: Monique Skidmore
ISBN-10: 0731538110
ISBN-13: 9780731538119
Publisher: Anu Press
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2007
Pages: 322
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 8.27h x 5.83w x 0.88d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 08/01/2008 pg. 59