The Tibetans
Matthew T. Kapstein
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.
Категории:
Година:
2006
Издание:
1
Издателство:
Wiley-Blackwell
Език:
english
Страници:
384
ISBN 10:
0631225749
ISBN 13:
9780631225744
Серия:
Peoples of Asia
Файл:
PDF, 19.77 MB
IPFS:
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english, 2006