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1 online resource |
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Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- About the Editors -- 1 Life and Society on the Edge of Tibet -- Tawang: The Land of Monpas -- Life and Society in Transition -- Alienated Borderland to Fortified Borderland -- The Core of the Book-The Subject Focus -- What are the Chapters all about? -- 2 Situating the Sino-Indian Border of Tawang in the Border Studies Discourse -- Introduction -- Tracing the Border Discourse: An Interdisciplinary Narrative -- Locating Tawang in the India-China Border -- Conclusion -- References |
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3 Tawang and the Mon in their Borderlands: A Historical Overview -- Introduction -- In Search of the Mon -- Mon Studies and Linguistic Affinities -- Tawang and Bhutan Before the Tawang Gompa -- Tibetan Invasions of Bhutan -- Monpas and the British Government -- Tawang Monpas Greet Major Bob Khating -- As History Repeats Itself -- Conclusion -- References -- 4 Standing at the Himalayan Crossroads -- Introduction -- A Prelude to the Takeover of Tawang -- The Rising Chinese Pressure -- The Report of the Himmatsinghji Committee -- Taking the Side of India -- The Takeover of Tawang |
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The Romantic View -- Conclusion -- 5 Monpas, Tawang Monastery and Tibetan Buddhism: Ethno-Religious Links -- Introduction -- Contour of Tibetan Culture Area -- Monpas and Tibetan Buddhism -- Tawang Monastery-Ethno-Religious and Sociopolitical Edifice -- Repository of Buddhist Literature and Other Literary Works -- Today's Sociopolitical Edifice -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Lifestyle and Health Issues among the Monpas of Tawang -- Introduction -- Lifestyle and Sociocultural Profile of Monpas -- Food and Drinks Culture -- Eating and Drinking Habit -- Health Issues -- Lifestyle Diseases |
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Monpa Monks and Anni -- Dermatological Disorder -- Dental Problems -- Women and Child Health Issues -- Mental Health and Addictions -- Animal Bites and Stings -- Sanitation and Disposal of Sewage -- Health-Seeking Behaviour -- Traditional Healthcare Systems and Tibetan Medical Practices -- Government (Modern) Health Care -- Human Resource Position -- Conclusion -- 7 Natural Resources and Biodiversity Conservation Practices in Tawang -- Introduction -- A Biodiversity Profile of Tawang -- The Factors Affecting the Biodiversity in Tawang: A Critical Understanding -- Collection of Timber and Firewood |
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Loss of Grazing Lands -- Hunting of Wild Animal and Avifauna -- Forest Fire -- Demand for Autonomy and Control Over Ecosystem -- Conservation Process -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Infrastructuring Arunachal Pradesh Borderlands: A Case of Tawang Borderland -- Introduction -- Situating Arunachal Pradesh Within the Indian Nation State -- Scorched Earth to Development Corridors: Local Perceptions of Infrastructure -- Sacred Spaces and Infrastructure Development in Arunachal Pradesh Borders -- Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
This book presents various facets of border life in the strategic eastern sector of the India-China frontier, i.e. the Monpas of Tawang. It addresses the history of the Monpas' transnational cultural and religious interaction. The respective chapters cover diverse topics such as culture, religion, the environment, border management, and social activism. The book offers a compelling analysis of Mon identity, their lifestyles in transition, and the reach of development politics in the Tawang borderland. It maximizes reader insights into development works in borderlands. This book is an essential guide for students, scholars, activists, policy makers, and anyone interested in learning about this unique geographical borderland of Monpa |
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Borderlands -- China
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Borderlands -- India
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Biotechnology.
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Development studies.
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Anthropology.
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Science -- Biotechnology.
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Social Science -- Developing Countries.
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Social Science -- Anthropology -- General.
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Borderlands
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Social conditions
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| SUBJECT |
Tawang (India) -- Social conditions
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China
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India
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India -- Tawang
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mayilvaganan, M., editor.
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Khatoon, Nasima, editor
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Bej, Sourina, editor
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| ISBN |
9789811543463 |
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9811543461 |
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