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CURIOUS ENCOUNTERS OF THE HUMAN KIND - MYANMAR (BURMA) IBD

EXPLORER?S EYE PRESS
10 / 2015
9782940573011
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Sinopsis

What do jumping cats have to do with Buddhism&rsquo,s Middle Path? Did Orwell really hate everyone in Burma? How did Myanmar',s ruling junta use white elephants to consolidate their power? Will a synagogue caretaker&rsquo,s improbable dream ever come true? What arrogance drives western travelers to seek the &ldquo,unknown&rdquo,? And why should you never disrespect the nat spirits who guard a sacred forest? This is Myanmar as you&rsquo,ve probably never imagined, full of curious people, startling happenings, and unexpected moments of humanity and introspection, giddiness and solemnity, avarice and ambition.