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Satirical Tibet

By Timothy Thurston

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Satirical Tibet

By Timothy Thurston

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"Humor has long been a vital, if underrecognized, component of Tibetan life. In recent years, alongside well-publicized struggles for religious freedom and cultural preservation, comedians, hip-hop artists, and other creatives have used zurza, the Tibetan art of satire, to render meaningful social and political critique under the ever-present eye of the Chinese state. Here, Timothy Thurston offers the first-ever look at this powerful tool of misdirection and inversion. Focusing on the region of Amdo, Thurston introduces the vibrant and technologically innovative comedy scene that took shape following the death of Mao Zedong and the rise of ethnic revival policies. He moves decade by decade to show how artists have folded zurza into stage performances, radio broadcasts, televised sketch comedies, and hip-hop lyrics to criticize injustices, steer popular attitudes, and encourage the survival of Tibetan culture"--
Product details
Number of Pages:
238
Release Date:
2024-12-24
Publication Date:
2025-03-11
Publisher:
University of Washington Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0295753102
ISBN13:
9780295753102
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
543 g
Height:
157 cm
Width:
235 cm
Thickness:
19 cm
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