Road News from Tibet

ISBN-13: 9783540569657 / Angielski / Miękka / 1993 / 227 str.

Richard Langlais

Opis

A first-hand account of current conditions in an isolated region of Tibet. The author emphasizes the interaction between native Tibetans and the current holders of power, the Chinese. The areas described, eastern Tibet and western Sichuan, are historical sites of intense and continual conflict.

Spis treści

Chengdu: The Centre is the Edge.- Chengdu to Kangding: The First Pass.- Kangding to Garzê: The Valleys of Resistance.- Garzê to Dêgê: Propositions.- Dêgê to Jomda: Beyond the Yangtze.- Jomda to Chamdo: Ancient Hot Springs.- Chamdo to Riwoqê: “We know where we are, but not where we’re going.”.- Riwoqê to Dêngqên: “Do you want to buy my Buddha?”.- Dêngqên to Sendo: Caterpillar Economy.- Sendo to Baqên: “In the middle of the Nowhere.”.- Baqên to Nagchu: Science City.- Lhasa: The Edge is the Centre.- Selected Bibliography.