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Kapstein, Matthew T.

The Tibetans

Kapstein, Matthew T. - The Tibetans, ebook

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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.

Keywords: past; geographical; largely; reasons; tibet; rest; world; country; meant; shrouded; mystery; misunderstood; grown; scholarship; expectation; beyond; topics; narrow; consideration; book; substantial; broad; tibetans; view, Asian & Australasian History, Comparative & World Religions, Asian & Australasian History, Comparative & World Religions

Author(s)
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

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