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The "other" Karen in Myanmar
The "Other" Karen in Myanmar looks at the "other" or "quiet" minorities, who are members of ethnic groups associated with well-known armed resistance organizations, but who pursued non-violent approaches to promote their individual and collective interests. This is the first in-depth study to uncover the existence and activities of the "other" Karen and analyze the nature of relationships with their "rebel" counterparts and the state authorities. It also discusses other ethnic armed organizations that have experienced similar situations and assesses their implications for inter-ethnic relations, negotiations with state authorities and political reform. Most previous studies have focused on v...
Top Student, Top School?
Most of us think that valedictorians can write their own ticket. By reaching the top of their class they have proven their merit, so their next logical step should be to attend the nation’s very best universities. Yet in Top Student, Top School?, Alexandria Walton Radford, of American Institutes for Research, reveals that many valedictorians do not enroll in prestigious institutions. Employing an original five-state study that surveyed nine hundred public high school valedictorians, she sets out to determine when and why valedictorians end up at less selective schools, showing that social class makes all the difference. Radford traces valedictorians’ paths to college and presents damning...
Burma and the Karens
In "Burma and the Karens," Dr. San C. Po C.B.E. explores the intricate dynamics of the Karen people within the broader context of Burmese history and culture. The book delves into the sociopolitical landscape of Burma, weaving together a rich tapestry of historical narratives, ethnographic studies, and personal anecdotes. Po's literary style is both engaging and accessible, skillfully blending scholarly rigor with vivid storytelling. Set against the backdrop of colonialism and the struggles for identity and autonomy, this work highlights the resilience of the Karen community and their enduring quest for recognition. Dr. San C. Po, an esteemed scholar and dedicated activist, draws upon his ow...
Baptist Missionary Magazine
Volumes 7-77, 80-83 include 13th-83rd, 86th-89th annual report of the American Baptist missionary union.
American Baptist Missionary Magazine and Missionary Intelligencer
Volumes 7-77, 80-83 include 13th-83rd, 86th-89th annual report of the American Baptist missionary union.
