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Bhutan is the only mixed-market, democratic nation in the world founded on Buddhist principles and values, rather than Western-liberal ones. This book explains Bhutan's unique model of democracy and economic development, its philosophical foundations and its practical relevance as an alternative approach to today's political and economic challenges.
List of contents
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter One, Introduction
- Chapter Two, A Buddhist Philosophical Foundation for Social Theory
- Chapter Three, A Buddhist Approach to Politics and Economics
- Chapter Four, Bhutan's Nascent Democracy
- Chapter Five, Gross National Happiness: A Buddhist Model of Development
- Chapter Six, Current Challenges: Globalization and National Identity, Inter-Generational Transfer of Values and Protection of Minority Rights
- Chapter Seven, The Dragon's Roar: The Wider Relevance of Bhutan's Buddhist Approach to Democracy and Development
- References
- Index
About the author
William J. Long is Professor in the Global Studies Institute and Department of Political Science at Georgia State University, and the former dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He is the author of five books and numerous articles. Dr. Long is the recipient of research and teaching awards and grants from the Hewlett, Pew, Sloan, and MacArthur Foundations, the Fulbright Commission, the Carnegie Corporation, the European Union, and the U.S. Department of Education.
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Bhutan is the only mixed-market, democratic nation in the world founded on Buddhist principles and values, rather than Western-liberal ones. This book explains Bhutan's unique model of democracy and economic development, its philosophical foundations and its practical relevance as an alternative approach to today's political and economic challenges.
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"In Tantric State, Professor Long convincingly examines how a small state like Bhutan, with Buddhist influence, enabled itself to face the challenges of political transition without compromising the ethos of development. An excellent insight into the foundation of a happy and modern democracy."Rajesh S. Kharat, School of International Studies (SIS), JNU New Delhi
