Burma: A Special Supplement

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A look back at a 70-page supplement on Burma—covering arts, culture, politics, and more—written mostly by Burmese and published by The Atlantic in 1958.... Burma An introduction by The Honorable U Kyaw Nyein, Deputy Prime Minister of the Union of Burma... Building a Nation Goals for the future by The Honorable U Thant... Burma's Socialist Democracy Some problems of practical politics by U Law Yone... Continuity in Burma The survival of historic forces by U Kyaw Thet... People of the Golden Land Burmese character and customs by Daw Mi Mi Khaing... Burmese Names A guide by Daw Mi Mi Khaing... The Public Weal Excerpts from speeches by the honorable U Nu, Prime Minister of the Union of Burma by Daw Mi Mi Khaing... The Women of Burma A tradition of hard work and independence by Daw Mya Sein... Burmese Music A partnership in melodic sounds by U Khin Zaw... Burmese Entertainment Drama, dance, and film by U Myo Min... The Early Art of Burma Surviving traditions from pagan and Mandalay by Thaw Ka... Contemporary Burmese Art A modern perspective by U Thein Han... Burma's Economy An eye toward growth by U Tun Thin... Indians and Chinese in Burma Notes on immigration by U Myay Kyaw... Modern Burmese Literature Its background in the independence movement by U On Pe... The Burmese Language An overview by U Wun... The Meaning of Buddhism Fundamental principles of the Theravada doctrine by Bhikkhu U Thittila... Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism Alchemy, spirits, and ancient rituals by Maung Htin Aung... The Concept of Neutralism What lies behind Burma's foreign policy by James Barrington... The Concept of Neutralism What lies behind Burma's foreign policy by James Barrington... The 13-Carat Diamond A story by Daw Khin Myo Chit... The Prince of the Prison A story by Dagon Shwe Hmyar.

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The Atlantic

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1958-02-00

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2008-11-12

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English

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