K. Mizuno, L. Tenpa Himalayan Nature and Tibetan Buddhist Culture in Arunachal Pradesh, India A Study of Monpa Series: International Perspectives in Geography, Vol. 6 ▶ Gives an up-to-date description of the situation of the state of Arunachal Pradesh ▶ Presents the society and culture of the Monpa people, who have historically deep ties with Tibet and the Tibetan Buddhist faith ▶ Provides insightful analysis of human life related to Tibetan Buddhism, Bon, animism and the nature and agriculture in the Monpa people’s area This is the first book to systematically describe the formation and historical changes of the Monpa people’s area (Monyul) through its nature, society, culture, religion, agriculture, 2015, XIV, 196 p. 147 illus., 65 illus. in color. and historically deep ties with Bhutan, Tibet, and the Tibetan Buddhist faith. The state of Arunachal Pradesh is located in the northeastern part of India, surrounded by the borders of Assam, Bhutan, and Tibet (China). There has been a long history of conflict over Printed book the sovereignty of this area between India and China. Foreigners were prohibited from Hardcover entering the state until the 1990s and the area has been veiled in secrecy until recently. ▶ 119,99 € | £109.99 | $149.99 Thus, there are not many academically researched works on the region. This book serves ▶ *128,39 € (D) | 131,99 € (A) | CHF 141.50 as an essential guide for anyone who would like to learn about a unique geographical area of Monpa. eBook Available from your bookstore or ▶ springer.com/shop MyCopy Printed eBook for just ▶ € | $ 24.99 ▶ springer.com/mycopy Order online at springer.com ▶ or for the Americas call (toll free) 1-800-SPRINGER ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. ▶ For outside the Americas call +49 (0) 6221-345-4301 ▶ or email us at: [email protected]. The first € price and the £ and $ price are net prices, subject to local VAT. Prices indicated with * include VAT for books; the €(D) includes 7% for Germany, the €(A) includes 10% for Austria. Prices indicated with ** include VAT for electronic products; 19% for Germany, 20% for Austria. All prices exclusive of carriage charges. Prices and other details are subject to change without notice. All errors and omissions excepted..