Monasteries and Cultural Change in Inner Mongolia
Author : Robert James Miller
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 28,98 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Buddhist monasteries
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Author : Robert James Miller
Publisher :
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 28,98 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Buddhist monasteries
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Author : Robert James Miller
Publisher :
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 39,53 MB
Release : 1959
Category : Buddhist monasteries
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Author : Ole Bruun
Publisher : Nordic Institute of Asian Studies
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 37,97 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Business & Economics
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This volume examines the process of cultural change in Mongol societies since the early 20th century by considering the interaction of the basic structural features of pastoral nomadism in Mongolia with larger economies, both communist and capitalist; the effect of deliberate cultural reconstruction (ranging from changes to the education system to purges and outright cultural destruction) on the conduct of the pastoral economy; and the efforts of Mongols themselves to develop aspects of their own cultural identity under conditions of territorial partition, episodes of intense political repression, and (in the Russian and Chinese regions) very substantial immigration by non-Mongol groups. In particular, this volume will examine those modernization processes entailed in urbanization, secularization, industrialization, democratization and national identity formation. A central question is to what extent these take a different shape in a pastoral society as compared to an "ordinary" sedentary agricultural society.
Author : David Sneath
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 15,44 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
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Since the Chinese Communists took control of Inner Mongolia, very little has been written about that region, the vast steppeland of northern China. This book charts the recent history of the pastoral Mongolian minority there. It examines the effects of five decades of social engineering by the Chinese state, and explores the role of economic forms, ritual, symbolism, and ideology in the transformations and continuities of life on the inner Mongolian steppe.
Author : Shirin Akiner
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 35,60 MB
Release : 2023-10-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1003809359
First published in 1991 Mongolia Today presents a collection of essays by leading scholars in the field and gives important insights into the economic, political, legal and military systems of Mongolia. The Mongolian People's Republic, formerly known as ‘Outer Mongolia’, is three times the size of France but has population of just two million. Sandwiched between Russia and China, this remote heartland of Asia has long been one of the most inaccessible places in the world, its isolation preserved by political as well as geographical barriers. The modern history of Mongolia has been dominated by its two great neighbours: strong economic and political ties with the erstwhile Soviet Union and problematic relations with China. Relations with the West have been slow to develop. Post-cold war, Mongolia is willing to explore new relationships with other parts of the world and transform this once isolated land into a trading partner of international potential. This is an essential read for scholars and researchers of Central Asian studies, Asian politics, and Chinese studies.
Author : Hermann Consten
Publisher :
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 42,41 MB
Release : 1939
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Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 231 pages
File Size : 42,6 MB
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 030904684X
This volume describes one of the most extensive grassland ecosystems and the efforts of Chinese scientists to understand it. Leading Chinese scientists attribute the decline in China's grasslands to overgrazing and excessive cultivation of marginal areas and discuss measures to limit the damage. The book gives its view on the Chinese approach to the study of grasslands and the relevance of this activity in China to global scientific concerns.
Author : Carl Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 419 pages
File Size : 25,52 MB
Release : 2021-07-15
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1538130246
Moving beyond the original bodhi tree where the historical Buddha attained enlightenment, Buddhism spread throughout Asia and in more recent history has become ubiquitous in America and other Western nations as it marches into the status of a major global religion. During its history westward, it has changed, adapted to new cultures, and offered spiritual help to those looking for answers to the problems of life. Buddhism is studied in institutions of higher education, practice by many people worldwide, and its literature is translated in numerous languages. Historical Dictionary of Buddhism, Second Edition contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities as well as complex theological concepts, significant practices, and basic writings and texts. This book is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Buddhism.
Author : Etats-Unis. Department of State. Bureau of Intelligence and Research
Publisher :
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,87 MB
Release : 1960
Category : Area studies
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Author : Peter Clarke
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 694 pages
File Size : 47,3 MB
Release : 2004-01-14
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1136851925
* Gives an account of the history, the theological basis, the practice and the current state of the study of religion and religions throughout the world * Combines a clear and non-technical style of presentation with a structure and range of contributions which reflect the richness and complexity of religion itself, of the religions of the world and the study of religions * Comprehensive index, bibliographies and suggestions for further reading `Intriguing philosophical questions are raised about the nature of religion and the qualities needed for studying it.' - Times Higher Education Supplement `Excellent book ... remarkably successful, impressive as much for the sheer scale of the undertaking as for its consistent standard of analysis. It is a fine achievement which will serve both as a very suitable textbook for students and a reliable guide to the state of scholarship in the History and Study of Religions.' - Heythrop Journal