Book

Nomads of western Tibet: the survival of a way of life

University of California PressBerkeley • Published In 1990 • Pages:

By: Goldstein, Melvyn C., Beall, Cynthia M.

Abstract
This is primarily a study of post-collectivization era pastoral life in Western Tibet, documenting resurgence of local cultural and class system. It includes some history of the collectivization and cultural revolution periods. Over one hundred photographs are included.
Subjects
Topography and geology
Pastoral activities
Dairying
Cooperative organization
Animal transport
Political movements
culture
Tibetans
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Central Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard; 2009
Field Date
1986-1988
Coverage Date
1981-1988
Coverage Place
Changtang, Tibet
Notes
photography and text by Melvyn C. Goldstein and Cynthia M. Beall
Includes bibliographical references (p. 185) and index
LCCN
90010892
LCSH
Nomads--China--Tibet--Social life and customs
Nomads--China--Tibet--Economic conditions
Nomads--Government policy--China--Tibet
Tibet (China)--Social life and customs