Burma [microform] : The Struggle for Democracy and Freedom. A Resource Guide for Teachers
- Bib ID:
- 5630619
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC
- Description:
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- [Washington D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1999
- 185 p.
- Summary:
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This resource guide for teachers contains readings, investigative sources, and first-hand accounts of the actions of the present military regime in Burma, a regime which retained power even after it lost the 1990 national elections, and which sponsors repression of pro-democracy forces in the country. The first section, an introduction, includes articles pertaining to the background of the conflict in Burma between the National League of Democracy (NLD) and the Burmese government, as well as a historical overview of Burma. The guide is divided into the following sections: (1) "Aung San Suu Kyi (Biography, Speeches, and Writings)"; (2) "8-8-88"; (3) "Human Rights Violations"; (4) "Child Abuse"; (5) "Harsh Prison Conditions"; (6) "Women's Rights Violations"; (7) "Education in Burma"; (8) "Environmental Destruction"; (9) "Drugs in Burma"; (10) "Refugees from Burma"; (11) "Personal Testimony from Burmese People"; (12) "SLORC/SPDC Defends Itself"; (13) "Recent Military Crackdown"; (14) "Trade Sanctions: Pro/Con"; (15) "Sample Letters to the Editor and to Political Representatives and Classroom Activities"; and (16) "Resources" (reading list, videos, and websites). (BT)
- Notes:
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- Availability: American Federation of Teachers, 555 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001-2079 ($5, Item No. 297).
- ERIC Note: Photographs and a map will not reproduce well.
- Practitioners.
- Teachers.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
- Other authors/contributors:
- American Federation of Teachers, Washington, DC
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2069 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1999
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