A thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in the field. The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture serves as a convenient and authoritative reference for anyone exploring the region and seeking to better understand the history, events, peoples, and geopolitical details of this unique area of the world. It explores the geography and details of the demographics, discusses relevant historical events, and addresses…mehr
A thorough and detailed resource that describes the history, culture, and geography of the Himalayan region, providing an indispensable reference work to both general readers and seasoned scholars in the field. The Himalayas: An Encyclopedia of Geography, History, and Culture serves as a convenient and authoritative reference for anyone exploring the region and seeking to better understand the history, events, peoples, and geopolitical details of this unique area of the world. It explores the geography and details of the demographics, discusses relevant historical events, and addresses socioeconomic movements, political intrigues and controversies, and cultural details as to give an overarching impression of the region as a coherent and cohesive whole. Readers will come away with a vastly heightened understanding of the geographical region we recognize as the Himalayas, and grasp the issues of geography, history, and culture that are central to contemporary understandings of the human culture in the region. The alphabetically arranged and succinct entries provide easy access to detailed, authoritative information. Additionally, sidebars throughout the book relate compelling facts that point readers to new and interesting avenues of exploration. The volume also includes a chronological overview of the region, ten primary source documents, and a comprehensive bibliography of supporting works.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
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Autorenporträt
Andrew J. Hund, PhD, was professor of sociology at the United Arab Emirates University. James A. Wren, PhD, retired as professor of Asian and comparative literature from San Jose State University.
Inhaltsangabe
Preface Acknowledgments Chronology Part I: Thematic Essays Cave People of the Himalayas Climate Change in the Himalayas Cultural Changes in the Himalayas Hindu Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage in the Himalayas History of the Himalayas LGBTQ Communities and Issues Migration in the Himalayas Non-Government Organizations in the Himalayas Religious Syncretism Resource Management in the Himalayas Spiritual and Religious Tapestry of the Himalayas Part II: Topical Entries Afghan Literature and Film Afghanistan Altitude Sickness Annapurna Conservation Area Annapurna Mountain Range Antonov AN-12 Crash of 1968 Archery in Bhutan Aufschnaiter, Peter (1899-1973) Avalanche of 2014 Ayurvedic Medicine Bactrian Hoard Badrinath Temple Bailey, Frederick Marshman (1882-1967) Baltoro Glacier Barrett, Robert LeMoyne (1871-1969) and Katherine Ruth Ellis (1879-1961) Bernier, François (1620-1688) Beyul Bhutan Biafo Glacier Black-Necked Crane Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna (1831-1891) British Mount Everest Expeditions (1921-1953) Buddhas of the Bamiyan Buddhism Cacella and Cabral's Expedition (1627) Chinese 1960 Expedition to the North Face Chitwan National Park Chöpel, Gendün (1903-1951) Dalai Lama Darjeeling de Andrade, Padre Antonio (1580-1634) Dharahara Tower Dharamsala Dhon Cholecha Diwali Everest, Sir George (1790-1866) Fermented Beverages of the Himalayas Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin Ganges River Ganges River Dolphin Garden of Fidelity Goji Berry Golden Langur Graham, William Woodman (1859-1932) Great Game Gross National Happiness Gurkhas Harrer, Heinrich (1912-2006) Hedin, Sven Anders (1865-1952) Heron, Alexander Macmillan (1884-1971) Hijra ("Third Sex") Hillary, Sir Edmund (1919-2008) Himalayan Gold Himalayan Griffon Vulture Himalayan Toad Himalayan Yak Hinduism Hispar Glacier Hoh Xila (Kokuxili) Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton (1817-1911) Hosseini, Khaled (1965-) Humayun's Tomb and Gardens India Indus Basin Indus River Islam Joshimath Kailash Kanchenjunga Karakoram Range Kashmir Kashmiri Muslims in Lhasa Khumbu Icefall Landai Leh and Jammu Lhasa Lhasa Express Markhor Morshead, Henry Treise (1882-1931) Mount Everest Mughal Gardens Nepal Norgay, Tenzing (1914-1986) Nubra Valley Pakistan Pandas, Red and Giant Potala Queer Politics in Tibet Rawat, Nain Singh (1830-1895) Reincarnation Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947) Rongbuk Monastery Shambhala and Shangri-La Sherpa, Nilu Domu (1985-2017) Sherpas of Nepal Shipton, Eric (1907-1977) Shiva Siachen Glacier Snow Leopard Spread of Buddhism in Tibet Steck, Ueli (1976-2017) Stoliczka, Ferdinand (1838-1874) Swiss Mount Everest Expeditions of 1952 Tabei, Junko (1939-2016) Taliban Tharkay, Ang (1907-1981) Tibet (Autonomous Region) Tibetan Book of the Dead Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Literature and Film Tibetan Sky Burial Tilman, Bill (1898-1977) Valley of Flowers National Park van Ruysbroeck, Willem (1220?-1293?) Vedic Fire Temple of Patan Wilson, Maurice (1898-1934) Yamuna Yarsagumba Young, Adelaide Su-Lin (1911-2008) Yousafzai, Malala (1997-) Part III: Primary Documents Document 1: The Formation of the Himalayas According to the Mahabharata Document 2: Herodotus's Account of "Gold-Digging" Ants (The Histories, 3.102-105) Document 3: The Tale of Songtsän Gambo and Princess Wencheng Document 4: William of Rubruck's Account of the Mongols (1253-1255) Document 5: Excerpt from Father Estêvão Cacella's Report on Bhutan in 1627 Document 6: Excerpt from François Bernier's "The Death of Dara Shukoh," Travels in the Mogul Empire, 1656-1668 Document 7: "Tungu Village," Excerpt from Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's Voyage to the Himalayas and India, 1847-1851 Document 8: The Story of Dhon Cholecha: A Newar Folktale Document 9: Excerpts from the 2015 Constitution of Nepal Document 10: Excerpt from Social Media: "Plateau Redness and the Politics of Beauty in Contemporary Tibet" Selected Bibliography About the Editors and Contributors Index
Preface Acknowledgments Chronology Part I: Thematic Essays Cave People of the Himalayas Climate Change in the Himalayas Cultural Changes in the Himalayas Hindu Sacred Sites and Pilgrimage in the Himalayas History of the Himalayas LGBTQ Communities and Issues Migration in the Himalayas Non-Government Organizations in the Himalayas Religious Syncretism Resource Management in the Himalayas Spiritual and Religious Tapestry of the Himalayas Part II: Topical Entries Afghan Literature and Film Afghanistan Altitude Sickness Annapurna Conservation Area Annapurna Mountain Range Antonov AN-12 Crash of 1968 Archery in Bhutan Aufschnaiter, Peter (1899-1973) Avalanche of 2014 Ayurvedic Medicine Bactrian Hoard Badrinath Temple Bailey, Frederick Marshman (1882-1967) Baltoro Glacier Barrett, Robert LeMoyne (1871-1969) and Katherine Ruth Ellis (1879-1961) Bernier, François (1620-1688) Beyul Bhutan Biafo Glacier Black-Necked Crane Blavatsky, Helena Petrovna (1831-1891) British Mount Everest Expeditions (1921-1953) Buddhas of the Bamiyan Buddhism Cacella and Cabral's Expedition (1627) Chinese 1960 Expedition to the North Face Chitwan National Park Chöpel, Gendün (1903-1951) Dalai Lama Darjeeling de Andrade, Padre Antonio (1580-1634) Dharahara Tower Dharamsala Dhon Cholecha Diwali Everest, Sir George (1790-1866) Fermented Beverages of the Himalayas Ganges-Brahmaputra Basin Ganges River Ganges River Dolphin Garden of Fidelity Goji Berry Golden Langur Graham, William Woodman (1859-1932) Great Game Gross National Happiness Gurkhas Harrer, Heinrich (1912-2006) Hedin, Sven Anders (1865-1952) Heron, Alexander Macmillan (1884-1971) Hijra ("Third Sex") Hillary, Sir Edmund (1919-2008) Himalayan Gold Himalayan Griffon Vulture Himalayan Toad Himalayan Yak Hinduism Hispar Glacier Hoh Xila (Kokuxili) Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton (1817-1911) Hosseini, Khaled (1965-) Humayun's Tomb and Gardens India Indus Basin Indus River Islam Joshimath Kailash Kanchenjunga Karakoram Range Kashmir Kashmiri Muslims in Lhasa Khumbu Icefall Landai Leh and Jammu Lhasa Lhasa Express Markhor Morshead, Henry Treise (1882-1931) Mount Everest Mughal Gardens Nepal Norgay, Tenzing (1914-1986) Nubra Valley Pakistan Pandas, Red and Giant Potala Queer Politics in Tibet Rawat, Nain Singh (1830-1895) Reincarnation Roerich, Nicholas (1874-1947) Rongbuk Monastery Shambhala and Shangri-La Sherpa, Nilu Domu (1985-2017) Sherpas of Nepal Shipton, Eric (1907-1977) Shiva Siachen Glacier Snow Leopard Spread of Buddhism in Tibet Steck, Ueli (1976-2017) Stoliczka, Ferdinand (1838-1874) Swiss Mount Everest Expeditions of 1952 Tabei, Junko (1939-2016) Taliban Tharkay, Ang (1907-1981) Tibet (Autonomous Region) Tibetan Book of the Dead Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Literature and Film Tibetan Sky Burial Tilman, Bill (1898-1977) Valley of Flowers National Park van Ruysbroeck, Willem (1220?-1293?) Vedic Fire Temple of Patan Wilson, Maurice (1898-1934) Yamuna Yarsagumba Young, Adelaide Su-Lin (1911-2008) Yousafzai, Malala (1997-) Part III: Primary Documents Document 1: The Formation of the Himalayas According to the Mahabharata Document 2: Herodotus's Account of "Gold-Digging" Ants (The Histories, 3.102-105) Document 3: The Tale of Songtsän Gambo and Princess Wencheng Document 4: William of Rubruck's Account of the Mongols (1253-1255) Document 5: Excerpt from Father Estêvão Cacella's Report on Bhutan in 1627 Document 6: Excerpt from François Bernier's "The Death of Dara Shukoh," Travels in the Mogul Empire, 1656-1668 Document 7: "Tungu Village," Excerpt from Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker's Voyage to the Himalayas and India, 1847-1851 Document 8: The Story of Dhon Cholecha: A Newar Folktale Document 9: Excerpts from the 2015 Constitution of Nepal Document 10: Excerpt from Social Media: "Plateau Redness and the Politics of Beauty in Contemporary Tibet" Selected Bibliography About the Editors and Contributors Index
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