Security and Sustainable Development in Myanmar

Helen James

ISBN 10: 0415355591 / ISBN 13: 9780415355599

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2009

About this Item

Using the ideas put forward in the United Nations Development Programme's 1994 report, this book considers security in Myanmar/Burma. It argues that freedom from want, and freedom from fear (of the regime) are mutually supportive ideas, and that the security of the people and security of the state are in a symbiotic relationship with each other. Series: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series. Num Pages: 252 pages, 26 black & white illustrations, 26 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: GT; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 554. . 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Security and Sustainable Development in Myanmar
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415355591
• ISBN 13: 9780415355599
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Helen James considers security in Myanmar/Burma. She uses the ideas put forward in the United Nations Development Programme's 1994 report, of human, as opposed to state and security, going on to argue that freedom from want, and freedom from fear (of the regime) are in fact mutually supportive ideas, and that the security of the people and the security of the state are in fact in a symbiotic relationship with each other.

Presenting new and significant information of the security concept of Myanmar/Burma, James’ original work considers economic development, health, education, environmental issues, the drugs trade, human rights, minority peoples and political, social and economic reforms, arguing that improved governance, the development of civil society and economic development would both strengthen the state and ensure the security and well-being of its citizens.

About the Author

Helen James is a Visiting Fellow with the Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University. She researches Thai and Myanmar history, politics and international relations with particular attention to civil society, human security, governance and sustainable development.