25.03.2007
BOOKSHELF
88 Years History of Burmese Students' Movement
Chiang
Mai, Thailand (13 March, 2007) – 88 Years History of Burmese Students' Movement
(Hardcover)
by Aung
Tun, the first book published presenting a historical account of the student
movement in Burma, has been scheduled for release in early April. The title
tells of "88 years", but this book contains the drafts and writings of Aung
Tun from 1903 to 1962 (59 years). The book contains the historical details of
the RUSU constitution, the ABFSU constitutions, and information on the
relationships between the groups with both inter- and intra- organizational
documents in Burmese & English. It also includes current updates on
historically important student leaders and ethnic student leaders.
Although not conceived as an academic history, as it is written by student activist Aung Tun, the book serves as a valuable record of the spirit of the student movement. In the book's foreword, he mentions that he has tried to capture the reflection of students in general during those eras. The subjects of his history, the people, all 23 of them including himself, have been and are in prisons, some of them having met their end inside those 4 walls. His own journey saw 17 years in the gaol for his dedication and work.
Aung Tun was honoured with a Hellman/Hammett grant in 1999 and was made an honorary member of PEN Centres in Norway, Canberra, Australia and Canada respectively. He has dedicated the book to the students and youth of past and present Burma, to researchers and other people who are interested in Burmese affairs.
Approximately 7.375 by 10.375 inches. 896 pages. More than 400 images & illustrations. Hard cover plus jacket. Price: US $30 or 1000 baht (within Thailand) plus postal charges.
Copyright April, 2007, First edition. Published by Foreign Affairs Committee, All Burma Federation of Student Unions.
There will also be an e-book version available on the ABFSU website: www.abfsu.net and on CD.
Please send orders and inquirys to the following address or e-mail the provided contacts.
Contact Person: Zin Maung (+6686 9233547)
E-mail: zinmaung96@gmail.com , kyaw2005@gmail.com ,
lay_phyu@yahoo.com, bakatha@loxinfo.co.th
Address: Union Publishing
P.O Box (102), Mae Ping Post Office,
Chiang Mai (50301),
Thailand
ISBN 9 7 8 - 9 7 4 - 7 1 7 8 - 0 1 - 2
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