About the Author

Dawa Norbu

Reviews

'This is a courageous powerful work. It is incisive and informative ... this book is a must for every library and should be recommended to all those interested in research on the area and in understanding the intricacies of Sino-Tibetan relations.' - Economic and Political Weekly

'His book is a significant contribution to the understanding of the actual status of Tibet. Undoubtedly, his grasp on the Tibetan language and familiarity with the vast literature on the subject are well reflected in the work ... on the whole this is a courageous, powerful work. It is incisive and informative.' - International Affaris

'The great merit of the book lies in a sophisticated approach to how the historic China-Tibet interface should be viewed ... readers will gain a great deal from China's Tibet Policy, most notably a refreshing change from the Minichean view that forms most works on this subject.' - Pacific Affairs

'Dawa Norbu has demonstrated a capacity for unconventional thinking that courageously questions and challenges accepted wisdom ... a compelling read ... an important and assertive book that should be read carefully by everyone interested in the subject.' - China Quarterly

'An engaged scholarly examination of a highly contested issue in objective manner.' - Asian Affairs

'Dawa Norbu's book is a brilliant analysis of Sino-Tibetan cultural and political relations. His book is full of the penetrating insights that have marked his career as a participant in and analyst of Tibetan history and politics. I think I am on safe ground in saying that his book is unsurpassed in its contribution to an understanding of modern Tibetan history. Those who hope to participate in any sort of dialogue on Tibetan history and politics should not neglect to arm themselves with this information and insights contained in Dawa Norbu's grand new book.' - Warren W. Smith, The Tibet Journal

'This is a courageous powerful work. It is incisive and informative ... this book is a must for every library.' - Economic and Political Weekly

'Dawa Norbu has demonstrated a capacity for unconventional thinking that courageously questions and challenges accepted wisdom ... a compelling read ... an important and assertive book that should be read carefully by everyone interested in the subject.' - China Quarterly