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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.

The Tibetans

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 12/10/2006
    ISBN13: 9780631225744, 978-0631225744
    ISBN10: 0631225749

    Number of Pages: 386

    Non Fiction , Dictionaries, Reference & Language

    Description

    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.

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