John Powers is a Reader at the Centre for Asian Studies and Histories at the Australian National University in Canberra. He is the author of numerous books, including A Concise Encyclopedia of Buddhism (2000) and Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism (1995).
"History as Propaganda is a fascinating study of how historical
sources and events are selectively and subjectively interpreted by
Chinese propagandists, Tibetan exiles, and Western scholars for the
purpose of furthering diametrically opposed political claims.
Powers presents well-reasoned arguments that challenge many facile
assumptions about Tibets complex relationships with successive
Chinese administrations. The authors critical yet balanced
approach is destined to ruffle feathers on both sides of the
political chasm. This is a must read for anybody who is interested
in Tibets political status, and is a welcome contribution to the
literature concerning
nationalism, ethnicity, and historical argumentation." --Geoff
Childs, author of Tibetan Diary: From Birth to Death and Beyond in
a Himalayan Valley of Nepal
"This is a useful, clear-headed, and profoundly discouraging
account of two deeply held but completely incommensurate versions
of the Tibetan past and present.... Powers provides a balanced
guide through the literature with this entirely reliable account of
versions of history credible only to true believers on each
side."--CHOICE
"History as Propaganda provides a scholarly and dispassionate
examination of ways in which Chinese and Tibetans project their
claims and counter-claims in the international arena. The book
should appeal to all those interested in Tibetan affairs."
--Tsering Shakya, author of The Dragon in the Land of Snows
"This is a useful, clear-headed, and profoundly discouraging
account of two deeply held but completely incommensurate versions
of the Tibetan past and present.... Powers provides a balanced
guide through the literature with this entirely reliable account of
versions of history credible only to true believers on each
side."--CHOICE
"History as Propaganda is a fascinating study of how historical
sources and events are selectively and subjectively interpreted by
Chinese propagandists, Tibetan exiles, and Western scholars for the
purpose of furthering diametrically opposed political claims.
Powers presents well-reasoned arguments that challenge many facile
assumptions about Tibets complex relationships with successive
Chinese administrations. The authors critical yet balanced
approach is destined to ruffle feathers on both sides of the
political chasm. This is a must read for anybody who is interested
in Tibets political status, and is a welcome contribution to the
literature concerning
nationalism, ethnicity, and historical argumentation." --Geoff
Childs, author of Tibetan Diary: From Birth to Death and Beyond in
a Himalayan Valley of Nepal
"History as Propaganda provides a scholarly and dispassionate
examination of ways in which Chinese and Tibetans project their
claims and counter-claims in the international arena. The book
should appeal to all those interested in Tibetan affairs."
--Tsering Shakya, author of The Dragon in the Land of Snows
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