The TibetansISBN: 978-0-631-22574-4
Hardcover
386 pages
October 2006, Wiley-Blackwell
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- A clear and comprehensive overview of Tibet, its culture and
history.
- Responds to current interest in Tibet's relations with China
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.