Blood, Dreams and Gold by Richard Cockett
The best single-volume analysis of Burma, its checkered history, and its attempts to reform
"This is as much a popular introduction to Myanmar history, politics and culture, as an in-depth academic studyRichard Cockett nevertheless provides a number of important insights . . . and along the way develops an important hypothesis."—Ashley South, Journal of Contemporary Asia
"[An] admirably clear-sighted account."—John Keay, Literary Review
"Blood, Dreams and Gold is a beautifully written, evocative and informative . . . it provides a valuable explanation of Burma’s journey so far. It is an important counterweight to the voices of those who might be tempted to think that simply because of the election result all is now well. Cockett shows that Burma’s path to democracy is only just beginning."—Benedict Rogers, The Tablet
"The best accessible introduction and overview of contemporary Myanmar that I've read."—Bill Hayton, author of The South China Sea
"[An] admirably clear-sighted account."—John Keay, Literary Review
"Blood, Dreams and Gold is a beautifully written, evocative and informative . . . it provides a valuable explanation of Burma’s journey so far. It is an important counterweight to the voices of those who might be tempted to think that simply because of the election result all is now well. Cockett shows that Burma’s path to democracy is only just beginning."—Benedict Rogers, The Tablet
"The best accessible introduction and overview of contemporary Myanmar that I've read."—Bill Hayton, author of The South China Sea
Richard Cockett has reported from Latin America, Africa and Asia for The Economist, and was Southeast Asia correspondent from 2010–14. He is the author of several books, the most recent being Sudan: Darfur and the Failure of the African State. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780300204513 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300204515 |
| Title | Blood, Dreams and Gold |
| Author | Richard Cockett |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 2015-09-25 |
| Number of pages | 296 |
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