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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780742557031
- Book Title
- No Time for Dreams : Living in Burma under Military Rule
- Book Series
- Asian Voices Ser.
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.4 in
- Publication Year
- 2009
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Political Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, History
- Topic
- Women, Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Asia / Southeast Asia, Journalism, World / Asian
- Item Weight
- 17.8 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 256 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0742557030
ISBN-13
9780742557031
eBay Product ID (ePID)
70196160
Product Key Features
Book Title
No Time for Dreams : Living in Burma under Military Rule
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Women, Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Asia / Southeast Asia, Journalism, World / Asian
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, Language Arts & Disciplines, Biography & Autobiography, History
Book Series
Asian Voices Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
17.8 Oz
Item Length
9.4 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2008-040850
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
From Burma, ruled by the gun for the past five decades by a xenophobic military regime, authentic voices only occasionally escape. Tin's is one such voice., No Time for Dreams is one person's story of surviving, and searching, behind [Burma's] closed doors. . . . Well written and provocative., San San Tin's beautiful and intricate narrative vividly and intimately describes her personal feelings and family life, the state of the community, and her struggles against the oppressive political system and the chauvinistic traditions of her culture. Above all, she unfolds her fight for dignity and freedom amid the heart of darkness that is military-ruled "Myanmar." The book captures the sights, the sounds, the scents, and the atmosphere of the country in such delicate detail that it feels like reading an epic poem one wants to return to again and again., From Burma, ruled by the gun for the past five decades by a xenophobic military regime, authentic voices only occasionally escape. Tin "s is one such voice., San San Tin's beautiful and intricate narrative vividly and intimately describes her personal feelings and family life, the state of the community, and her struggles against the oppressive political system and the chauvinistic traditions of her culture. Above all, she unfolds her fight for dignity and freedom amid the heart of darkness that is military-ruled 'Myanmar.' The book captures the sights, the sounds, the scents, and the atmosphere of the country in such delicate detail that it feels like reading an epic poem one wants to return to again and again., The book is written as Tin's memoir in the hopes of providing a glimpse through the eyes of one woman into what is perhaps the most closed society in the world. . . . Few such writings exist. . . . Thus such a memoir achieves importance under these conditions. . . . Tin provides a candid and readable account of her own ideological and emotional journey. . . . Along her journey, she provides evocative word-pictures of places and people . . . and gives us glimpses of the diversity of Burmese society in terms of social classes, religious groups, ethnicities, and sexual minorities., No Time for Dreams is one persone(tm)s story of surviving, and searching, behind [Burma's] closed doors. . . . Well written and provocative., Engaging and fluid. Most importantly, No Time for Dreams provides the reader with a truly intimate view of Burmese culture, which is based not only on historical knowledge but also on lived experience., Danke Li's Echoes of Chongqing: Women in Wartime China is highly sensitive to how women's varying socioeconomic conditions and political affiliations create significant differences in their experiences and memories of war., San San Tine(tm)s beautiful and intricate narrative vividly and intimately describes her personal feelings and family life, the state of the community, and her struggles against the oppressive political system and the chauvinistic traditions of her culture. Above all, she unfolds her fight for dignity and freedom amid the heart of darkness that is military-ruled "Myanmar." The book captures the sights, the sounds, the scents, and the atmosphere of the country in such delicate detail that it feels like reading an epic poem one wants to return to again and again., No Time for Dreams is one person "s story of surviving, and searching, behind [Burma's] closed doors. . . . Well written and provocative., "The detailed narrative provides a rich education about Burmese life." -- Kirkus Reviews "In elegant prose colored by vivid--but not precious--descriptions of her homeland, Burmese journalist Tin relates with great effect the insidious erosion of freedoms that occurred in her country, beginning in the 1950s with the installation of military rule and the imposition of socialism. . . . Her quiet but powerful story deserves a wide audience." -- Publishers Weekly "A compelling personal account of living under successive regimes of mounting incompetence and oppression." --Jim Andrews, Irrawaddy "From Burma, ruled by the gun for the past five decades by a xenophobic military regime, authentic voices only occasionally escape. Tin's is one such voice." -- Booklist "Engaging and fluid. Most importantly, No Time for Dreams provides the reader with a truly intimate view of Burmese culture, which is based not only on historical knowledge but also on lived experience." -- Wellesley Centers For Women " No Time for Dreams is one person's story of surviving, and searching, behind [Burma's] closed doors. . . . Well written and provocative." -- Mizzima "This personal account of one person's life in Burma is written for anyone who is interested in how a journalist manages his/her role, particularly in an atmosphere of heavy censorship. . . . [A] vivid description of Tin's attempt to navigate a difficult professional and personal life in an environment that not only does not support her goals but also almost restricts her every move." -- Southeast Review of Asian Studies "The book is written as Tin's memoir in the hopes of providing a glimpse through the eyes of one woman into what is perhaps the most closed society in the world. . . . Few such writings exist. . . . Thus such a memoir achieves importance under these conditions. . . . Tin provides a candid and readable account of her own ideological and emotional journey. . . . Along her journey, she provides evocative word-pictures of places and people . . . and gives us glimpses of the diversity of Burmese society in terms of social classes, religious groups, ethnicities, and sexual minorities." -- Feminist Formations "San San Tin's journey reflects the despair and tragedy that is modern Burma, but it is also a testament to the ways personal integrity and courage can overcome the stifling conformity and unrelenting banality of one of the world's most enduring and irrational dictatorships. Beautifully written and evocative of what was and what could be again, this memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in this oft-forgotten land and, indeed, in the universal struggle for truth and freedom." --Sean Turnell, Macquarie University "San San Tin's beautiful and intricate narrative vividly and intimately describes her personal feelings and family life, the state of the community, and her struggles against the oppressive political system and the chauvinistic traditions of her culture. Above all, she unfolds her fight for dignity and freedom amid the heart of darkness that is military-ruled 'Myanmar.' The book captures the sights, the sounds, the scents, and the atmosphere of the country in such delicate detail that it feels like reading an epic poem one wants to return to again and again." --Pascal Khoo-Thwe, author of From the Land of Green Ghosts: A Burmese Odyssey, San San Tin's journey reflects the despair and tragedy that is modern Burma, but it is also a testament to the ways personal integrity and courage can overcome the stifling conformity and unrelenting banality of one of the world's most enduring and irrational dictatorships. Beautifully written and evocative of what was and what could be again, this memoir is essential reading for anyone interested in this oft-forgotten land and, indeed, in the universal struggle for truth and freedom., This personal account of one person's life in Burma is written for anyone who is interested in how a journalist manages his/her role, particularly in an atmosphere of heavy censorship. . . . [A] vivid description of Tin's attempt to navigate a difficult professional and personal life in an environment that not only does not support her goals but also almost restricts her every move., From Burma, ruled by the gun for the past five decades by a xenophobic military regime, authentic voices only occasionally escape. Tine(tm)s is one such voice., In elegant prose colored by vivid--but not precious--descriptions of her homeland, Burmese journalist Tin relates with great effect the insidious erosion of freedoms that occurred in her country, beginning in the 1950s with the installation of military rule and the imposition of socialism. . . . Her quiet but powerful story deserves a wide audience., In elegant prose colored by vivid "but not precious "descriptions of her homeland, Burmese journalist Tin relates with great effect the insidious erosion of freedoms that occurred in her country, beginning in the 1950s with the installation of military rule and the imposition of socialism....Her quiet but powerful story deserves a wide audience., The book is written as Tin's memoir in the hopes of providing a glimpse through the eyes of one woman into what is perhaps the most closed society in the world....Few such writings exist....Thus such a memoir achieves importance under these conditions....Tin provides a candid and readable account of her own ideological and emotional journey....Along her journey, she provides evocative word-pictures of places and people...and gives us glimpses of the diversity of Burmese society in terms of social classes, religious groups, ethnicities, and sexual minorities., A compelling personal account of living under successive regimes of mounting incompetence and oppression., In elegant prose colored by vivide"but not preciouse"descriptions of her homeland, Burmese journalist Tin relates with great effect the insidious erosion of freedoms that occurred in her country, beginning in the 1950s with the installation of military rule and the imposition of socialism....Her quiet but powerful story deserves a wide audience.
Dewey Decimal
959.105/3092 B
Table Of Content
Chapter 1: Strangers in the Night Chapter 2: Turning Point Chapter 3: Spreading Socialism Chapter 4: Lessons in Literacy Chapter 5: Inside the Bureaucracy Chapter 6: Signs of Unrest Chapter 7: Cleaning the Ranks Chapter 8: Reporting as a Woman Chapter 9: Mounting Costs Chapter 10: Political Training Chapter 11: Confrontation Chapter 12: Bullets at the Pagoda Chapter 13: Reprisals Chapter 14: Displacement Chapter 15: Relocation Chapter 16: Corruption
Synopsis
Compelling images of cinnamon-robed monks confronting the guns and clubs of Burma's military junta outraged the world in September 2007. Then communications links were cut, and curfews, interrogations, midnight raids, beatings, and arrests crushed the remnants of defiance. Tragically, it had all happened before. No Time for Dreams narrates a remarkable woman's search over four decades for independence and purpose as repression spreads throughout her country, once known as the Golden Land.Inspired by the legacy of her father, Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, San San Tin infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and, briefly, to businesswoman with an unbroken spirit of resistance. Offering a compassionate insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family during nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of a once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society., Compelling images of cinnamon-robed monks confronting the guns and clubs of Burma's military junta outraged the world in September 2007. Then communications links were cut, and curfews, interrogations, midnight raids, beatings, and arrests crushed the remnants of defiance. Tragically, it had all happened before. No Time for Dreams narrates a remarkable woman's search over four decades for independence and purpose as repression spreads throughout her country, once known as the Golden Land. Inspired by the legacy of her father, Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, San San Tin infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and, briefly, to businesswoman with an unbroken spirit of resistance. Offering a compassionate insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family during nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of a once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society., No Time for Dreams narrates a remarkable woman's search for independence and purpose over four decades while repression spreads in Burma and the shadow of military rule lengthens. Inspired by the legacy of her father Ba Tin's struggle against British colonialism beginning in the 1930s, San San Tin infuses her journey from school girl to journalist and poet with an unbroken spirit of resistance. Offering the first insider's view of politics, culture, religion, and family over nearly half a century of unrelenting dictatorship, this riveting personal story traces an arc of decline to reveal the bitter fate of the once-prosperous and cosmopolitan society known in the past as the Golden Land.
LC Classification Number
DS530.53.T56W34 2009
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- e***r (10)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseYou can’t always be sure when an item is listed “like new” but this seller delivered a book that is just that. I’m very pleased with the condition of the book and the pricing was excellent compared to other sellers online. It was packaged extremely well and arrived with no wrinkles or folded areas. I made a great purchase and I now look forward to purchasing additional items by this author from this seller. 10/10 satisfaction!The Power of A Praying Wife Omartian, Stormie paperback Used - Like New (#276668989218)
- y***w (96)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat seller. Book arrived within a reasonable time frame and was packaged in a protective wrapping. The condition of the book was "Very Good," as was described and includes a "Very Good" dust jacket with award stickers. Great value, extremely fair price. I'm always happy to do business with this trusted seller.