The disciplining discourse of unity in Burmese politics
A concern with unity has been a consistent theme in modern Burmese politics. This article examines a particularly problematic conception of unity that I argue draws strength from its resonance with Buddhist moral notions of the self and overcoming self-centeredness. As a moral concept, this narrativ...
Main Author: | Walton, M |
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Format: | Journal article |
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Northern Illinois University
2015
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