The Question(s) of Tibet - World Affairs Council
The Question(s) of Tibet - World Affairs Council
The Question(s) of Tibet - World Affairs Council
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TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
<strong>Tibet</strong> is a controversial topic. <strong>Tibet</strong> history, politics, culture, religion, and contemporary issues are<br />
discussed differently depending on the source and/or the audience. We have tried to include a<br />
multitude <strong>of</strong> sources and viewpoints as we explore issues concerning modern <strong>Tibet</strong>. All text is<br />
excerpted directly from the corresponding websites. While lengthy, these 70‐some pages are by no<br />
means a comprehensive list <strong>of</strong> resources on <strong>Tibet</strong>.<br />
MAPS/STATISTICS/TIMELINE .................................................................................................... 3<br />
HIS HOLINESS THE 14 TH DALAI LAMA.......................................................................................8<br />
GENERAL RESOURCES ON TIBET ........................................................................................... 11<br />
ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) ............................. 13<br />
GLOBAL SANDBOX .................................................................................................................28<br />
CHINA‐TIBET RELATIONS .......................................................................................................29<br />
TIBETAN BUDDHISM/ART/ARCHITECTURE ............................................................................ 36<br />
TIBETAN MEDICINE (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)........................................ 41<br />
TIBETAN YOUTH: HOME AND IN EXILE ..................................................................................42<br />
DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT TIBET............................................................................................44<br />
BOOKS AND FILM BY/ABOUT THE 14 th DALAI LAMA ............................................................. 51<br />
PICTURE BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS………..…………….……………………………………….…….53<br />
SELECT BOOKS FOR EDUCATORS..........................................................................................54<br />
SCHOLARLY JOURNALS/BLOGS/PORTALS ............................................................................ 55<br />
TIBET ADVOCACY/CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS................................................................... 57<br />
PRO‐TIBET SOURCES OF NEWS.............................................................................................. 61<br />
NEWS FROM A CHINESE PERSPECTIVE .................................................................................. 63<br />
NGOS WORKING IN TIBET.......................................................................................................64<br />
LOCAL TIBET‐RELATED ORGANIZATIONS ............................................................................. 67<br />
ATTACHED: THE LEGACY OF TIBET<br />
USING THIS RESOURCE GUIDE<br />
Packet published: 2/24/2011; Websites checked: 2/23/2011<br />
Lesson Plans<br />
Maps<br />
Audio<br />
Charts and Graphs<br />
Video<br />
Science, T<br />
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math<br />
Chinese Source<br />
Recommended Resources<br />
<strong>World</strong> <strong>Affairs</strong> <strong>Council</strong> Teacher Resource Packet – <strong>The</strong> <strong>Question</strong>(s) <strong>of</strong> <strong>Tibet</strong> February 28, 2011<br />
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