Modern Ladakh : anthropological perspectives on continuity and change / edited by Martijn van Beek and Fernanda Pirie.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Beek, Martijn van, 1961-

Pirie, Fernanda, 1964-

Series:

Brill's Tibetan studies library ; v. 20.

Brill's Tibetan studies library, 1568-6183 ; v. 20

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ladakhi (South Asian people)--Social conditions.

Ladakhi (South Asian people).

Ladakhi (South Asian people)--Case studies.

Ladākh (India)--Social conditions.

Ladākh (India).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (323 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The modern history of Ladakh has been profoundly shaped by influences from South Asia and beyond. In detailed empirical case-studies the contributors document and analyse change and continuities in this region brought about by colonialism, independence and modernisation. In an introductory review essay highlighting emerging themes and continuing debates in the scholarship on Ladakh, the editors argue for the need to situate Ladakh in an Indian and South Asian context, while also taking into account its cultural, linguistic and historical ties with Tibet. Studies from the neighbouring (sub)regions of Kargil, Ladakh, Zangskar and Baltistan are brought together to make an important contribution to the anthropological and sociological literature on development and modernity, as well as to Ladakh, Tibetan and South Asian studies.

Contents:

Preliminary Materials / M. Van Beek and F. Pirie

Introduction / Martijn Van Beek and Fernanda Pirie

Visions Of Ladakh: Nicola Grist, 19 April 1957–26 August 2004 / Sophie Day

Corvée Transport Labour In 19th And Early 20th Century Ladakh: A Study In Continuity And Change / John Bray

Carpet Weaving In Ladakh And The Influence Of Sonam Paljor / Monisha Ahmed

Urbanisation In Kargil And Its Effects In The Suru Valley / Nicola Grist

Distant Neighbours Either Side Of The Omasi La: The Zanskarpa And The Bod Communities Of Paldar / Isabelle Riaboff

Calculs Pour L’Ouverture De La Bouche De La Terre: Étude Du Temps, Géomancie Et Art Divinatoire Au Ladakh / Pascale Dollfus

Small Shoes And Painted Faces: Possession States And Embodiment In Buddhist Ladakh / Martin A. Mills

Reformulating Ingredients: Outlines Of A Contemporary Ritual For The Consecration Of Medicines In Ladakh / Laurent Pordié

Dancing In The Face Of Death: Losar Celebrations In Photoksar / Fernanda Pirie

Groupes D’Unifiliation, Parenté Et Société À Maison Au Ladakh (Le Phaspun) / Patrick Kaplanian

Women’S Narrative Life Histories: Implications For Maternal And Child Health In Ladakh / Nancy P. Chin , Tim Dye and Richard Lee

Land Use, Land Administration And Land Rights In Shigar, Baltistan / Matthias Schmidt

The Introduction Of Modern Chemical Fertiliser To The Zangskar Valley, Ladakh, And Its Effects On Agricultural Productivity, Soil Quality And Zangskari Society / J. Seb Mankelow

Changing Currents: An Ethnography Of The Traditional Irrigation Practices Of Leh Town / Sunandan Tiwari and Radhika Gupta

List Of Contributors / M. Van Beek and F. Pirie

Index / M. Van Beek and F. Pirie.

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-06094-9

9786613060945

90-474-4334-9

OCLC:

711004382

Publisher Number:

10.1163/ej.9789004167131.i-313 DOI