Language: English
Published by Monash Asia Institute., Melbourne., 2010
ISBN 10: 1876924772 ISBN 13: 9781876924775
Seller: Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Black and white photographic illustrations, viii + 188 pages, bibliography, glossary, paperback, as new. This wide-ranging book brings new and fresh visions of important aspects of Tibetan culture. It considers fields as diverse as power in Lhatok in Eastern Tibet, the dynamics and politics of lattice window design in Rebgong (Amdo), humour in old Tibetan verse, and concepts of the self in modern testimonia. The authors approach their topics with verve and insight, employing novel and often ground-breaking ways of dealing with their respective fields. "This is an innovative collection of scholarly articles, well-researched and well-written. All of the articles are based on new textual research or recent fi eldwork experiences. This book significantly enlarges the range of materials available to people interested in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies." Karen C. Lang Professor and Director, Center for South Asian Studies University of Virginia.
Language: English
Published by Monash Asia Institute., Melbourne., 2010
ISBN 10: 1876924772 ISBN 13: 9781876924775
Seller: Asia Bookroom ANZAAB/ILAB, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Black and white photographic illustrations, viii + 188 pages, bibliography, glossary, paperback, upper corner half title lightly damaged where label has been removed, a good copy. This wide-ranging book brings new and fresh visions of important aspects of Tibetan culture. It considers fields as diverse as power in Lhatok in Eastern Tibet, the dynamics and politics of lattice window design in Rebgong (Amdo), humour in old Tibetan verse, and concepts of the self in modern testimonia. The authors approach their topics with verve and insight, employing novel and often ground-breaking ways of dealing with their respective fields. "This is an innovative collection of scholarly articles, well-researched and well-written. All of the articles are based on new textual research or recent fi eldwork experiences. This book significantly enlarges the range of materials available to people interested in Tibetan and Himalayan Studies." Karen C. Lang Professor and Director, Center for South Asian Studies University of Virginia.