Library of Congress Catalog
Library of Congress Catalog

Author: Library of Congress

Publisher:

Published: 1972

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13:

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Beginning with 1953, entries for Motion pictures and filmstrips, Music and phonorecords form separate parts of the Library of Congress catalogue. Entries for Maps and atlases were issued separately 1953-1955.

The Tibetans
The Tibetans

Author: Matthew T. Kapstein

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-06-05

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 1118725379

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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.