Encyclopedia of Tibet

Author: Editorial Committee of the "Encyclopedia of Tibet"
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Publishing Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The "Encyclopedia of Tibet" (hereinafter referred to as "the Encyclopedia") is a regional encyclopedia that comprehensively and systematically introduces the history and current state of Tibet. It is a large-scale, authoritative reference book that scientifically organizes and evaluates various relevant materials on Tibet using the theory and methods of encyclopedia compilation, and has been reviewed by experts. The compilation and publication of the Encyclopedia is a fundamental cultural construction project in Tibet, holding great significance for promoting Tibet's reform and opening-up and spiritual civilization development. It provides readers both domestically and internationally with a new type of reference book that is convenient for retrieval and systematic reading to understand and study Tibet. Modern encyclopedias are the most influential reference books in the world. The compilation of the Encyclopedia is a symbol of the social development, economic prosperity, and cultural progress of the Tibet Autonomous Region. The Encyclopedia consists of approximately 2 million words, primarily divided into three parts: the Tibet Autonomous Region (special articles), the main text, and appendices (such as chronicles and indexes). It contains a total of 1,284 entries, covering various aspects such as history, geography, politics, economy, and culture, with major and medium-length entries as the main focus. A single-volume encyclopedia cannot encompass all the information related to the Tibet Autonomous Region. The compilers adhered to the fundamental principles of world-renowned encyclopedia compilation: "selecting the most important and most valuable materials," condensing them into various types of entries. The Encyclopedia emphasizes the collection and organization of knowledge on natural geography and history, reflecting the achievements of contemporary Tibet in various aspects with rich and detailed materials. It strives to enable readers from different cultural backgrounds to gain a comprehensive understanding of Tibet through the Encyclopedia.