Selective Annotated Bibliography of Books, Theses and Dissertations on Myanmar Ethnic Groups

247 Pages·2016·1.49 MB·English

by  Ni Ni Naing

Selective Annotated Bibliography of Books,
Theses and Dissertations on Myanmar
Ethnic Groups (Shan and Kayin)

Compiled by

Ni Ni Naing

The Library
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Kyoto University
Kyoto, Japan
2016
Selective Annotated Bibliography of Books, Theses and Dissertations
on Myanmar Ethnic Groups (Shan and Kayin)

Compiled by
Ni Ni Naing

Published by
The Library
Center for Southeast Asian Studies
Kyoto University
46, Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida
Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 660-8501, Japan

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Ni Ni Naing
Librarian, Universities’ Central Library, University of Yangon, Myanmar
Visiting Research Fellow, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
Selective Annotated Bibliography of Books,
Theses and Dissertations on Myanmar
Ethnic Groups (Shan and Kayin)
Map of Myanmar
Source: Own draft based on http://www.freemap.jp/
Author’s Introduction

Ni Ni Naing, Librarian, Universities’ Central Library, University of Yangon, Myanmar.
In 1993, B.Sc (Mathematics), Yangon University of Distance Education, Yangon.
In 1997, DLIS (Diploma of Library and Information Studies), University of Yangon.
In 2000, M.A. (Library and Information Studies), University of Yangon, Myanmar.
In 2002, MRes (Library and Information Studies),University of Yangon, Myanmar.
In 2006, MACS (Master of Art Christian Studies),Myanmar Institute of Theology, Yangon.
In 2010, Diploma in English, University of Yangon, Myanmar.

Universities’ Central Library, University of Yangon, Myanmar
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to express my sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to the
Professor Dr. Yasuyuki Kono, Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies
(CSEAS), Kyoto University, for giving me a great chance as a visiting research
scholar of CSEAS to compile the Selective Annotated Bibliography of Books, Theses
and Dissertations on Myanmar Ethnic Groups (Shan and Kayin). Special thanks to Dr.
Mikiko Ohno, Chief Librarian/Assistant Professor of CSEAS and all the staff at the
library, namely, Imai Yoshiko, Furuta Yasuko, Nakano, Hirako, Suga Megumi,
Nishioka Yoshiko and Wada Michihiro for their kindness, great help and cooperation.
I am deeply grateful to all the staff at the International Office, General Affair
Section and Accounting Section for their valuable assistance to make my life easier in
Kyoto. Thanks are due to those individuals and institutions that availed their personal
documents and allow me to use their libraries. I particularly acknowledge the
Universities’ Central Library, University of Yangon Library, University of Mandalay
Library and National Library and CSEAS Library in Kyoto, Japan.
I am indebted to Sayagyi Dr. Thaw Kaung, retired Librarian, Universities’
Central Library, who encouraged me to do this bibliography and Daw Ah Win, Vice
President (1), Myanmar Library Association, who has recommended me to participant
in the fellowship.
I am thankful to the Minister of the Ministry of Education and Chief Librarian
and Librarians from Universities’ Central Library for granting me to participate in the
fellowship. This bibliography could not have undertaken without the hardwork of my
colleges; Daw Cho Cho Myint, Daw Yin Win Htike, Daw Phyo Zar Chi Oo, Daw
Khin La Pyayt Win and all my staff of circulation section at Universities’ Central
Library and the generous support of my friends at Universities’ Central Library and
the University of Yangon Library in Myanmar. Finally, I would like to all the staff of
CSEAS in Kyoto for their friendliness, care and concern, made my stay in Kyoto a
very pleasant and memorable one.

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ABSTRACT

The purpose of this research is to inform the reader and researchers for the relevance,
accuracy of the sources on Myanmar ethnic groups. There are a large number of
sources on various ethnic groups in Myanmar, such as Shan, Kayin, Mon, Rakhine,
Kachin, etc. Among them, Shan and Kayin ethnic groups are the largest in Myanmar.
So, this research provides access to scholars who are studying and doing research on
these two ethnic groups. The selective annotated bibliography of books, theses and
dissertations on these two Myanmar ethnic groups collected the records of their
geography, history, politics, economics, religion, social affairs and their culture and
customs. This paper collected required data from Universities’ Central Library,
University of Yangon Library, National Library and CSEAS (Center for Southeast
Asian Studies) Library. The study will also review reliable information of each ethnic
group for all users. It will also become a useful reference source to all students,
researchers and historians who are interested in their research needs.

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CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ii
ABSTRACTS iii
LISTS OF ABBREVIATIONS v
Chapter 1
1 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background History 1
1.2 Aims of the Research 6
1.3 Scope of the Research 6
1.4 Method of the Research 7
1.5 Arrangement of the Research 7
2 THESES / DISSERTATIONS 9
2.1 Kayin (Karen) 9
2.1.1 Diploma 9
2.1.2 Master 11
2.1.3 Master of Research 21
2.1.4 Dissertations 24
2.2 Shan 29
2.2.1 Diploma 29
2.2.2 Master 30
2.2.3 Master of Research 53
2.2.4 Dissertations 56
3 BOOKS 72
3.1 Kayin (Karen) 72
3.2 Shan 126
4 CONCLUSION 181
BIBLIOGRAPHY 182
INDEX 183
Author 183
Title 196
Subject 214

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ABBREVIATIONS

AFPFL Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League
BIA Burma Independence Army
CSEAS Center for Southease Asian Studies
diss. Dissertation
et.al. and others
Fig. Figure
Govt. Government
KCO Karen Central Organization
KMT Kuo-Min-Tang
KNDO Karen National Defense Organization
KNU Karen National Union
KYO Kayin Youth Organization
M.A Master of Arts
MRes Master of Research
n.d. no date
NL National Library (Myanmar)
Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
s.l. no place (of publication)
s.n. no name (of publisher)
SSPO Shan States Peasants Organization
UCL Universities’ Central Library
UYL University of Yangon Library
- - - The same

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background History

As Myanmar is one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. It is
composed of various ethnic nationalities each with its own history, culture and
language. Various groups of people migrated south into the Irrawaddy-
Chindwin, Sittang and Salween (Thanlwin) valleys from the China-Tibet region in
the latter part of the first millennium, the Mon followed by the Tibeto-Burman
and Tai - Shan races. There are 135 categories of national races in Myanmar. The
main groups are Barmar, Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan.1
Among them, the Mon, Bamar, Shan and Rakhine, established their own kingdoms.
The largest ethnic group, the Burmans, represents 68% of the population. The two
second largest ethnic groups, the Shan and the Karen, make up 9% and 7%
respectively. The remaining ethnic groups together represent 16% of the population.

Burman
The Bamar, or Burman, people are the majority ethnic group of Myanmar.
They are of Sino-Tibetan origin and reside predominantly in the central plains near
the Irrawaddy and Sittang rivers. According to population estimates, they compose
68% of the country’s total population.2 The Bamar are predominately Theravada
Buddhists. Their native language (Myanmar) is the official language of the country,
and they dominate the government and military. Due to the ethnic group’s
predominance, its members are often believed to have a social and political advantage
over the country’s minority populations.

Chin (or Zomi)
The Chin people comprising many different sub-groups, is one of the major
ethnic groups in Myanmar. They are of Tibeto-Burman origin and live in the north-

1 . U Shwe Ohn, Nyaung Shwe. Ma prui kvai nuiṅʻ so praññʻ thoṅʻcu . (Yangon, Nerīrī
cā’aupʻ tuikʻ, 2014). 39 (hereafter cited as Shwe Ohn,)
2Ethnic Nationalities of Burma. (accessed 28.4.2016) available fromwww.oxfordburmaallian
ce.org/ethnic-groups.html, (hereafter cited as Ethnic Nationalities of Burma.)