The Shan of Burma : memoirs of a Shan exile

In this highly personal account, the author, Chao Tzang Yawnghwe, a son of the first President of the Union of Burma, tells of his youth and involvement in the Shan resistance movement. He gives his version of Shan history and explains the complexity of Shan politics covering the issues of autonomy, Shan-Burmese relations, opium, and other contraband trade. He discusses the personalities involved in the war that is now more than twenty years old. The final part of this book is a compendium of who's who in Shan history and politics. The author passed away in July 2004.

From China to Facebookistan, the Internet has transformed global commerce. A cyber-law expert argues that we must free Internet trade while simultaneously protecting consumers.

On the ancient Silk Road, treasure-laden caravans made their arduous way through deserts and mountain passes, establishing trade between Asia and the civilizations of Europe and the Mediterranean. Today’s electronic Silk Roads ferry information across continents, enabling individuals and corporations anywhere to provide or receive services without obtaining a visa. But the legal infrastructure for such trade is yet rudimentary and uncertain. If an event in cyberspace occurs at once everywhere and nowhere, what law applies? How can consumers be protected when engaging with companies across the world?

In this accessible book, cyber-law expert Anupam Chander provides the first thorough discussion of the law that relates to global Internet commerce. Addressing up-to-the-minute examples, such as Google’s struggles with China, the Pirate Bay’s skirmishes with Hollywood, and the outsourcing of services to India, the author insightfully analyzes the difficulties of regulating Internet trade. Chander then lays out a framework for future policies, showing how countries can dismantle barriers while still protecting consumer interests.

Contents Foreword In Memorium Preface Acknowledgements PART ONE. AN AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL INTRODUCTION 1 A Native of the Shan Hills PART TWO: SHAN-BURMESE RELATIONS 2 An Overview of Shan-Burmese Relations 3 The Development of Shan-Burmese Relations 4 Shan-Burmese Relations from 1948 PART THREE: WHOʼS WHO IN SHAN POLITICS 5 Historical and Political Personalities (A Personal Perspective) APPENDICES Appendix I. HISTORIC DECISIONS AND AGREEMENTS PRIOR TO INDEPENDENCE Appendix II. SHAN PROPOSALS TO TERMINATE THE OPIUM TRADE IN THE SHAN STATE Appendix III. NOTES ON THE FILM, OPIUM WARLORDS Abbreviations Glossary Bibliography Index THE AUTHOR Ahoms (Indic people)—Burma—History.Ahoms (Indic people)—Burma—Politics and government.Shan State (Burma)—History.