The Snow Lion and the Dragon

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China, Tibet, and the Dalai Lama

By Melvyn C. Goldstein

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The Snow Lion and the Dragon by Melvyn C. Goldstein explores the complex relationship between Tibet and China from a historical perspective. The book delves into the geopolitical dynamics, cultural interactions, and the implications of China's policies on Tibet. Through its detailed narrative, it provides insight into the evolving and often contentious ties between the two nations.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in the complex and nuanced historical relationship between Tibet and China. With a focus on diplomacy and politics, it provides detailed insights into the interplay between these two regions, making it ideal for those passionate about history, international relations, and East Asian studies.

The Snow Lion and the Dragon

Tensions over the 'Tibet Question' - the political status of Tibet - are escalating everyday. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it. This title presents a view of the conflict and a proposal for the future.

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Tensions over the political status of Tibet are escalating every day. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it.

What is the history of the conflict? Can the two sides come to an acceptable compromise? In this thoughtful analysis, distinguished professor and longtime Tibet analyst Melvyn C. Goldstein presents a balanced view of the conflict as well as a proposal for the future.

Clearly written and carefully argued, The Snow Lion and the Dragon will become the source for anyone seeking to understand the "Tibet Question" during this dangerous turning point in its turbulent history.

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The Snow Lion and the Dragon by Melvyn C. Goldstein is praised as an excellent introduction to the complex history of Tibet. The book is noted for its insightful and balanced perspective, particularly on the political interplay between Tibet and China.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780520219519

Publisher: University of California Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 April 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: University of California Press

Illustration: 16 black-and-white photos.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 227g

Pages: 165

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Asian History Education & Reference History & Military Melvyn C. Goldstein Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

Melvyn C. Goldstein is John Reynolds Harkness Professor and Chair of the Department of Anthropology at Case Western Reserve University as well as Director of the University's Center for Research on Tibet. He is author or coauthor of over eighty articles and books on Tibet, including A History of Modern Tibet, 1913-1951 (California, 1989), Essentials of Modern Literary Tibetan: A Reading Course and Reference Grammar (California, 1991), and The Struggle for Modern Tibet: The Autobiography of Tashi Tsering (1997).

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