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An insight into the notoriously difficult country.

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This book traces the origins of socialist thought and planning in Burma and shows how socialist ideology has had to be tempered with pragmatism to make economic development possible. It points out the difficulties with political succession brought by the military regime's preoccupation.

In his 1982 endorsement of the first edition of this book, the late Benigno Aquino Jr., noted that "anyone wanting to understand the Philippines and the Filipinos today must include this book in his 'must' reading list." His recommendation holds equally true for the fourth edition of this widely praised work. The new edition has been updated through the final years of the Ramos presidency, and contains a new section on the impact of President ...

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Most people intuitively understand the nature of morality, this tends to belie the fact that morality is more complex, controversial and interesting than generally appreciated. This book provides a comprehensive overview of morality from various disciplines and perspectives. These include ethics and evolution, moral psychology, morality and culture, morality and religion and morality and the law. A chapter on evil illustrates the vulnerability...

The world of comedy and comedians of the last five decades, by the man the New York Times calls "a comic institution himself, " the only comedian (twenty-six years in stand-up) to have made Elie Wiesel laugh, as well as having appeared on The Tonight Show (140 times, second only to Bob Hope, but who's counting), director of TV comedy series Mad About You, Seinfeld, Friends, Weeds and Curb Your Enthusiasm.From David Steinberg, a rabbi's son fro...

Most people intuitively understand the nature of morality, this tends to belie the fact that morality is more complex, controversial and interesting than generally appreciated. This book provides a comprehensive overview of morality from various disciplines and perspectives. These include ethics and evolution, moral psychology, morality and culture, morality and religion and morality and the law. A chapter on evil illustrates the vulnerability...

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What issues will Myanmar need to address as it moves beyond the immediate complexities of a transition from an authoritarian state to a more pluralistic polity? How will the new government navigate the challenges of increasing public participation, economic transformation, ethnic tensions, and more? The authors of this volume offer a timely analysis of the array of changes occurring in Myanmar and consider the potential long-term impact of tho...

Psycholinguistics is the psychology of language as it relates to learning, mind and brain. This book covers crucial areas such as how children learn language, the deaf and language, animals and language learning, second language learning and bilingualism. A core area of linguistic study, this updated new edition is written in an engaging and accessible manner, leading students on from basic concepts to more complex and abstract matters.

This paperback edition includes a postscript that reveals the most current and critical issues facing Burma since the publications of the original hardvoer in March 2001. Steinberg brings readers up to date on the recent release of political prisoners, economic and military conditions, United Nations actions, and the complex, ever-changing relationship between Thailand and Myanmar.

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A concise introduction to the long-obscured Southeast Asian country struggling to emerge from a half-century of military rule

Sheldon S. Steinberg and David T. Austern focus on the ethical and unethical behavior of elected and appointed government officials. The authors discuss the various types of ethical dilemmas that confront public sector managers, offer ways to analyze them, and describe management strategies designed to prevent unethical behavior. A series of ethical dilemmas which force the reader to examine his or her own ethical standards is followed by answ...

This volume focuses on the ethical and unethical behavior of elected and appointed government officials. Steinberg and Austern discuss the various types of ethical dilemmas that confront public sector managers, offer ways to analyze them, and describe a series of management strategies designed to prevent unethical behavior.

First book to examine the increasingly important and dynamic relationship between China and Myanmar. Using hitherto unavailable Chinese sources, it documents the shifting relationship over the years and highlights the policy dilemmas facing both actors as well as other external parties like India, ASEAN and the United States.

First book to examine the increasingly important and dynamic relationship between China and Myanmar. Using hitherto unavailable Chinese sources, it documents the shifting relationship over the years and highlights the policy dilemmas facing both actors as well as other external parties like India, ASEAN and the United States.