Description:
It is often assumed that censorship was not used to any great
degree by British authorities in Burma. Yet, by looking at the
way the British colonial government reacted to a variety of
media including traditional Burmese drama, western
blockbuster movies, and Burmese political pamphlets agitating
against colonial rule, it is possible to see that censorship was
very much a part of the British administration. British
authorities censored pamphlets, books, dramas, and movies not
only to contain political thought contrary to colonialism, but
also to control the image of British officials as seen in the eyes
of the Burmese.
Source/publisher:
"Journal of Burma Studies" Vol. 8, 2003
Date of Publication:
2003-00-00
Date of entry:
2009-01-01
Grouping:
- Individual Documents
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Language:
English