The state of Tibetan culture within contemporary China is a highly politicized topic on which reliable information is rare. But what is Tibetan culture and how should it be developed or preserved? The Chinese authorities and the Tibetans in exile present conflicting views on almost every aspect of Tibetan cultural life.Ashild Kolas and Monika Thowsen have gathered an astounding array of data to quantify Tibetan cultural activities--involving Tibetan language; literature; visual arts; museums; performing arts; festivals; and religion. Their study is based on fieldwork and interviews conducted in the ethnic Tibetan areas surrounding the Tibetan Autonomous Region--parts of the Chinese provinces of Sichuan; Gansu; Yunnan; and Qinghai. Aware of the ambiguous nature of information collected in restricted circumstances; they make every effort to present a complete and unbiased picture of Tibetan communities living on China's western frontiers.Kolas and Thowsen investigate the present conditions of Tibetan cultural life and cultural expression; providing a wealth of detailed information on topics such as the number of restored monasteries and nunneries and the number of monks; nuns; and tulkus (reincarnated lamas) affiliated with them; sources of funding for monastic reconstruction and financial support of clerics; types of religious ceremonies being practiced; the content of monastic and secular education; school attendance; educational curriculum and funding; the role of language in Tibetan schools; and Tibetan news and cultural media.On the Margins of Tibet will be of interest to historians and social scientists studying modern China and Tibetan culture; and to the many others concerned about Tibet's place in the world.
#1047709 in Books Ingramcontent 2017-03-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.02 x .63 x 5.98l; #File Name: 0295741449224 pagesThe Propeller Under the Bed A Personal History of Homebuilt Aircraft
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good read; particularly for folks in the experimental aviation ...By mark t donahueA good read; particularly for folks in the experimental aviation world. Eileen does a really good job of explaining the particulars of this field without getting mired in detail; and using her dad's experience as a thread thru out makes it a really enjoyable book. For those that may have an interest in building your own airplane; this book inspires. And from a person that has built two; it is a indescribable feeling of accomplishment to make that first flight in an airplane that you have built.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A must read!By ADA great read! Eileen is truly inspirational! Thank you for sharing your story!
