Bhutan

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ISBN: 9781608704538 | 160870453X
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 9/1/2011

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Introduction	p. 5
Geography	p. 7
Physical environment
The southern Duars
The Great Himalaya Range
Rivers
Climate
Flora
Forests
Fauna
Cities
History	p. 19
Early history
Buddhism
Unification
The British
Government	p. 29
Glorious isolation
Modernization
The central government
National Assembly
Economy	p. 35
Sources of revenue
Agriculture and livestock
Hydroelectricity
Power to the people
Forestry
Export industries
Tourism
Transportation
Development aid and philosophy
Environment	p. 49
Air pollution
Deforestation
Waste disposal
Recycling
Conservation
Wildlife
National parks and reserves
Bhutanese	p. 61
Ethnic groups
Ngalongs
Lhotshampas
Sharchops
Bhutanese refugees in Nepal
Central and marginal groups
One nation, one people
Wealth and status
Lifestyle	p. 71
Working ways
The family
Houses
Birth
Puberty
Marriage
Funerals
Education and literacy
Health
Religion	p. 81
Tantric Buddhism
Beliefs
Bon
Christianity
Daily practice
The official religion
The diamond-thunderbolt
Daggers and sacrifices
Lamas
Language	p. 91
Chhokey
Languages of Bhutan
Dzongkha
Verbal communication
Nonverbal communication
Exchanging presents
Names
Arts	p. 99
Dance-dramas
Songs and music
Painting
Sculpture and carving
Architecture
Dzongs
Weaving
Leisure	p. 111
Archery
Football
Throwing stones
Movies Nightclubs and drinking places
Storytelling
Festivals	p. 117
The Bhutanese calendar
The tsechu
Mocking religion
Dromche
Losar
Secular festivals
Food	p. 123
Preparation
Staples
Meat and fish
Vegetables
Snacks
Drinks
Playing the host
Map of Bhutan	p. 133
About the Economy	p. 135
About the Culture	p. 137
Time Line	p. 138
Glossary	p. 140
For Further Information	p. 141
Bibliography	p. 142
Index	p. 143
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