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This book presents an overview of important historical maps that eloquently reflect the changing social and political fortunes of India. ,
The monograph is a first-ever attempt at reconstructing on paper the monastery of Tho.ling, the most important religious site of West Tibet. Part 1 assesses the history of Tho.ling from its foundation in 996 by the monk-king Ye shes'od and the translator Rin chen bzang po, up to the 19th century. Part 2 uses hitherto unknown documents belonging to Tho.ling to identify all its temples chapels, stupas and other buildings composing the monatic complex.
Presents the current status of India's development in terms of environmental health & human development. The underlying theme is how to achieve sustainable development in the present millennium. The book not only provides a comprehensive analysis of our environmental problems, but also many concrete suggestions for practical and innovative solutions. It contributes to development that is economically desirable, socially equitable and environmentally sustainable.
This is the latest in an important series of reviews going back to 1928. The book contains 28 chapters, written by experts in their field, and reviews developments in the principal aspects of British librarianship and information work in the years 2011-2015.
Questioning the conventional depiction of India as a nation divided between religious communities, Gottschalk shows that individuals living in India have multiple identities, some of which cut across religious boundaries. The stories narrated by villagers living in the northern state of Bihar depict everyday social interactions that transcend the simple divide of Hindu and Muslim.
Covers the period, 4 Jan. 1912-25 April 1912.