Freedom from Fear: And Other WritingsViking, 1991 - 338 pàgines "Aung San Suu Kyi, human rights activist and leader of Burma's National League for Democracy, was detained in 1989 by SLORC, the ruling military junta, following a spontaneous uprising that swept a nation silenced by more than 25 years of political repression. Today she remains under house arrest in Rangoon, a prisoner of conscience, separated from her family and friends. Although her party won an overwhelming victory in May 1990, the military has refused either to release her or transfer power in accordance with its earlier promise. This collection of writings, edited by her husband, Michael Aris, reflects Aung San Suu Kyi's beliefs, hopes and fears for her people. Composed before her incarceration, it ranges from a portrait of her father, Aung San, the revered leader of the nationalist movement in the 1930s and 1940s, to essays on the literature and cultural heritage of her country, a comparative study of intellectual development in Burma and India under colonialism and a selection of essays, speeches, letters and interviews resulting from her involvement in the struggle for democracy. Together with reminiscences by two people who know her well and two independent assessments of her role in politics and the human rights movement, these writings give a voice to Burma's 'woman of destiny', an individual whose spirit, courage and ideals were internationally recognized when, in 1990, she was awarded the Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought and in 1991 the Nobel Peace Prize."--Publisher's description |
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Pàgina 284
... demonstrations began in August 1988. At first an instinctive reaction to a quarter - century of official repression and gratuitous military violence , the demonstrations formed part of a truly widespread popular movement , as tens and ...
... demonstrations began in August 1988. At first an instinctive reaction to a quarter - century of official repression and gratuitous military violence , the demonstrations formed part of a truly widespread popular movement , as tens and ...
Pàgina 285
... demonstrations and other popular expressions - for example , in 1962 , 1974 and 1976 - with gunfire . When the period of mass demonstrations began in 1988 , the government adopted a policy of intimidation and severe restrictions on ...
... demonstrations and other popular expressions - for example , in 1962 , 1974 and 1976 - with gunfire . When the period of mass demonstrations began in 1988 , the government adopted a policy of intimidation and severe restrictions on ...
Pàgina 305
... demonstrations . At the same time she called for the release of those arrested in connection with them . She reportedly said that although some NLD supporters had been involved in the gatherings and speech- making , the party leadership ...
... demonstrations . At the same time she called for the release of those arrested in connection with them . She reportedly said that although some NLD supporters had been involved in the gatherings and speech- making , the party leadership ...
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My Father | 3 |
My Country and People | 39 |
Intellectual Life in Burma and India under Colonialism | 82 |
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Freedom from Fear: And Other Writings Aung San Suu Kyi,Philip Kreager Visualització de fragments - 1991 |
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