Tawang, Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism in Transition - Life and Society along the India-China Borderland (Paperback, 1st ed. 2020)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	June 2021
First published:	2020
Editors:	M. Mayilvaganan • Nasima Khatoon • Sourina Bej
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
Edition:	1st ed. 2020
ISBN-13:	978-981-15-4348-7
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Development studies Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > International relations > General
LSN:	981-15-4348-8
Barcode:	9789811543487

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