Buddhism, politics and political thought in myanmar
Auteur :
Walton, Matthew J.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107155695
Date de publication :
17 nov. 2016
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 x 1,4 cm
Poids :
490 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Matthew J. Walton provides the first broad overview of the ways in which Buddhist ideas have influenced political thinking and politics in Myanmar. He explains multiple Burmese understandings of notions such as 'democracy' and 'political participation' that are crucial to understanding political dynamics in the country's current remarkable transition.