History of Tibetan Studies in China (Before 1949)

Author: Wang Yao et al.
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: This book is a scholarly monograph on the history of Tibetan studies in China. The authors explore fundamental issues of the discipline, such as the characteristics and scope of "Tibetan studies," and divide Tibetan studies before 1949 into three periods: the (1840–1911), the (1912–1937), and the (1938–1949). Based on extensive literature review and collection, the book systematically organizes and summarizes the achievements of traditional Tibetan studies as well as the outcomes of Tibetan studies in each period before 1949, categorizing and introducing them comprehensively. It provides a full summary of the academic accomplishments of Tibetan studies in China before 1949. This book helps readers understand the academic development of Tibetan studies, an important branch of 20th-century Chinese scholarship, and serves as a valuable reference for researchers interested in Tibetan studies.