Kapstein, Matthew T.
The Tibetans
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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- Author(s)
- Kapstein, Matthew T.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
- Publication year
- 2006
- Language
- en
- Edition
- 1
- Series
- Peoples of Asia
- Page amount
- 384 pages
- Category
- Geography, Travel
- Format
- Ebook
- eISBN (ePUB)
- 9781118725375
- Printed ISBN
- 9780631225744