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Tibetan Democracy

By Trine Brox

Tibetan Democracy

By Trine Brox

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How do you govern 130,000 people from exile? Tibet - and the struggles of diaspora Tibetans - are elements of an ongoing and highly debated issue. The Dalai Lama's democratisation process during his time in India from 1959-2011, and the subsequent election of Lobsang Sangay as prime minister-in-exile, marked to the Tibetan people the move away from a seemingly feudal societal structure and traditional theocratic governance. Central to these Tibetan democracy aspirations is the 'freedom struggle' in which Tibetans dream of an ideal politics which includes both Tibetans residing in Tibet and those in exile, with the ultimate goal of returning to a self-ruled Tibet. However, some have questioned whether the fight for democracy has helped or hindered a united and free Tibet. To elucidate this complex debate Trine Brox has undertaken extensive fieldwork investigating how democracy is viewed and practised amongst Tibetans in exile. In so doing, she explores how the Tibetans living in India imagine, organise and negotiate governance that is modern and democratic, but uniquely Tibetan. This is an important book for those with an interest in Tibet, diaspora communities and democracy.
Product details
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
402
Release Date:
2016-06-10
Publication Date:
2016-06-10
Publisher:
Bloomsbury 3PL
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1784536016
ISBN13:
9781784536015
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
635 g
Height:
145 cm
Width:
222 cm
Thickness:
25 cm
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