Authenticating Tibet- Answers to China's 100 Questions

Author Edited by: Anne-Marie Blondeau and Katia Buffetrille Publisher University of California Press Format Paperback Condition like new Summary "Authenticating Tibet: Answers to China's 100 Questions" is an insightful and meticulously researched work that addresses the complex narratives surrounding Tibet's history, culture, and politics. Edited by renowned scholars Anne-Marie Blondeau and Katia Buffetrille, this volume serves as a comprehensive response to the Chinese government's 1989 publication, 100 Questions about Tibet, which sought to present China's official stance on Tibetan issues. The book is structured around these 100 questions, each accompanied by scholarly analyses that provide nuanced perspectives, challenging oversimplified narratives. The editors have assembled contributions from international Tibetologists, ensuring a balanced and historically grounded discourse. The topics covered are extensive, ranging from human rights and religious freedoms to economic developme