Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition

Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 9789811543463
ISBN-13 : 9811543461
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Book Synopsis Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition by : M. Mayilvaganan

Download or read book Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition written by M. Mayilvaganan and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-06-11 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 the reader's 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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