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Fotoboek - Reisgids - Opruiming Bhutan: Mountain Fortress of the Gods | Serindia publications (9780906026540)
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- ISBN / CODE: 9780906026540
- Editie: 2000
- Aantal blz.: 298
- Uitgever: Serindia publications
- Soort: Fotoboek, Reisgids, Opruiming
- Taal: Engels
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Beschrijving
The Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, a country the size of Switzerland with a population of around 600,000, is presented in this book through the eyes of nine western and Bhutanese academics. The text first presents the heritage of this last-surviving Mahayana Buddhist kingdom, its topography, fauna and flora, and its ethnic and linguistic diversity.
Traditional arts and crafts, and architecture, as well as Bhutan's state and popular religion are also described. The book endorses the view that many Bhutanese have of their own country as a small independent nation between powerful neighbours where Buddhist values guide everyday life, and those in power have a special relationship with gods and saints. Despite the worldwide tendencies towards cultural homogenization and globalization, Bhutan is today in a strong position to survive as an integral culture.
From a detailed historical survey that takes the reader up to the present day, the book then introduces the challenges Bhutan faces while trying to keep its cultural heritage and environment intact. Three decades of development have had an impact on the kingdom which has moved rapidly into the 21st century, leading many Bhutanese to conclude that economic development is no substitute for a sense of cultural and national identity to guarantee the country's independence.
Part 1 The country and its heritage: the lay of the land, Gerald Navara; ethnic mosaic - peoples of Bhutan, Francoise Pommaret; from fortress to farmhouse - a living architecture, Marc Dujardin; a village in central Bhutan, Martin Brauen; the 13 traditional crafts, Barry Ison. Part 2 Bhutanese Buddhism: religion and rituals, Mynak Tulku; gods and sacred mountains, Christian Schicklgruber. Part 3 History and nationhood: the birth of a nation, Francoise Pommaret; the way to the throne, Francoise Pommaret. Part 4 A nation on the move: tradition and development, Karma Ura; women in the city, Kunzang Choden
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