The Division of Heaven and Earth - On Tibet's Peaceful Revolution

Author was "disappeared" from Tibet after publishing this book, and the situation in Tibet continues to capture the world's imagination.

About the author

Tagyal, who uses the pen name Shokdung, is the author of several books and until his arrest in 2010 was employed by a Chinese publishing house.

Summary

The Division of Heaven and Earth is one of the most influential and important books from Tibet in the modern era -- a passionate indictment of Chinese policies and an eloquent analysis of protests that swept Tibet from March 2008 as a re-awakening of Tibetan national consciousness and solidarity.

Product details

• Authors: Matthew Akester, Shokdung
• Assisted by: Matthew Akester (Translation), Akester Matthew (Translation)
• Publisher: Hurst Publishers
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9781849046770
• ISBN: 978-1-84904-677-0
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Tibet, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Process / Political Advocacy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Geopolitics, Geopolitics, Nationalism, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, Political activism, Political activism / Political engagement