Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition Life and Society along the India-China Borderland
This book presents various facets of border life in the strategic eastern sector of the India-China frontier, i.e. the Monpas of Tawang. It addresses the history of the Monpas' transnational cultural and religious interaction. The respective chapters cover diverse topics such as culture, religi...
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| Otros Autores: | , , |
| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Singapore :
Springer Singapore
2020.
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| Edición: | 1st ed |
| Colección: | Springer eBooks.
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| Acceso en línea: | Conectar con la versión electrónica |
| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b43236236*spi |
| Sumario: | This book presents various facets of border life in the strategic eastern sector of the India-China frontier, i.e. the Monpas of Tawang. It addresses the history of the Monpas' transnational cultural and religious interaction. The respective chapters cover diverse topics such as culture, religion, the environment, border management, and social activism. The book offers a compelling analysis of Mon identity, their lifestyles in transition, and the reach of development politics in the Tawang borderland. It maximizes reader insights into development works in borderlands. This book is an essential guide for students, scholars, activists, policy makers, and anyone interested in learning about this unique geographical borderland of Monpa. |
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| Descripción Física: | XI, 176 p. : 21 il., 18 il. col |
| Formato: | Forma de acceso: World Wide Web. |
| ISBN: | 9789811543463 |
