The Tibetans |
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| Author:
| Kapstein, Matthew T. |
| Series title: | Peoples of Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-118-72538-2 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Tibet, its culture and history.
- A clear and comprehensive overview of Tibet, its culture and history.
- Responds to current interest in Tibet due to continuing publicity about Chinese rule and growing interest in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Explains recent events within the context of Tibetan history.
- Situates Tibet in relation to other Asian civilizations through the ages.
- Draws on the most...
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This book provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to Tibet, its culture and history.
- A clear and comprehensive overview of Tibet, its culture and history.
- Responds to current interest in Tibet due to continuing publicity about Chinese rule and growing interest in Tibetan Buddhism.
- Explains recent events within the context of Tibetan history.
- Situates Tibet in relation to other Asian civilizations through the ages.
- Draws on the most recent scholarly and archaeological research.
- Introduces Tibetan culture - particularly social institutions, religious and political traditions, the arts and medical lore.
- An epilogue considers the fragile position of Tibetan civilization in the modern world.