Tibetans

von Kapstein

386 Seiten, Hardcover

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

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.

• Reihe: John Wiley & Sons
• ISBN: 9780631225744
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.09.2006
• Größe: 235 x 157 mm
• Verlag: John Wiley & Sons