학술논문

The Self-Conscious Censor: Censorship in Burma under the British, 1900-1939
Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Journal of Burma Studies. 8(1):64-101
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2010-314X
Abstract
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.

Online Access