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Aung San Suu Kyi

Myanmar's freedom fighter
Profiles the life and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.
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Aung San Suu Kyi

Burmese politician and activist for democracy
A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

The Mexican shock

its meaning for the United States
1995
Explores recent economic, political, and social changes in Mexico as a result of emigration, the Chiapas rebellion, and NAFTA. Also looks at the changing perception of Mexico in the United States and the campaign for Proposition 187 in California.

Prayer of peace

relief & resistance in Burma's war zones
2008
Looks at the struggles of the Karen people of Southeast Asia, particularly their displacement as a result of actions by the Burmese military.

For us surrender is out of the question

a story from Burma's never-ending war
2010
Mac McClelland draws on her travels in Thailand and her interactions with the associates of a United States-designated terrorist organization to explore the origins, impact, and implications of the war against Burma's dictatorship.

Pakistan

in the shadow of jihad and Afghanistan
2002
Examines the political history of Pakistan, including its relationship with Afghanistan, its move toward militant Islam, and the roles played by Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and Generals Pervez Musharraf and Mohammed Zia ul-Haq.

Perfect hostage

a life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma's prisoner of conscience
2007
Chronicles the life of Nobel Peace-prize recipient, pro-democracy activist, and leader of the National League for Democracy in Burma Aung San Suu Kyi; and includes photographs.

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