{"title":"Tsering Wangmo Dhompa","description":"\u003cp\u003eTsering Wangmo Dhompa is a distinguished author whose profound narratives often explore themes of history, identity, and the nuanced interplay of personal and political landscapes. Her works offer readers an insightful window into Tibetan culture and the complex historical contexts that shape it. Dhompa's writing is celebrated for its poetic elegance and incisive commentary, providing a rich literary experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Politics of Sorrow\u003c\/em\u003e, a thought-provoking exploration of the intricate dynamics of grief and political unrest within Tibetan society. This book, falling under the History \u0026amp; Military categories, is both an enlightening read and a compassionate look at the collective and personal dimensions of loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the works of Tsering Wangmo Dhompa to delve into a world where poignant storytelling meets incisive historical analysis, inviting you to reflect on the narratives that shape communities and histories alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-politics-of-sorrow-by-tsering-wangmo-dhompa-9780231212472","title":"The Politics of Sorrow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dalai Lama escaped from Tibet in 1959 after its occupation by China and established a government in exile in India. There, Tibetan leaders aimed to bring together displaced people from varied religious traditions and local loyalties under the banner of unity. To contest Chinese colonisation and stand up for self-determination, Tibetan refugees were asked to shed regional allegiances and embrace a vision of a shared national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the Group of Thirteen, a collective of chieftains and lamas from the regions of Kham and Amdo, who sought to preserve Tibet's cultural diversity in exile. They established settlements in India in the mid-1960s with the goal of protecting their regional and religious traditions, setting them apart from the majority of Tibetan refugees, who saw a common tradition as the basis for unifying the Tibetan people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTsering Wangmo Dhompa traces these different visions for Tibetan governance and identity, juxtaposing the Tibetan government in exile's external struggle for international recognition with its lesser-known internal struggle to command loyalty within the diaspora. She argues that although unity was necessary for democracy and independence, it also drew painful boundaries between those who belonged and those who didn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on insightful interviews with Tibetan elders and an exceptional archive of Tibetan exile texts, \u003ci\u003eThe Politics of Sorrow\u003c\/i\u003e is a compelling narrative of a tumultuous time that reveals the complexities of Tibetan identities then and now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000807047404,"sku":"9780231212472","price":52.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8181423482270.jpg?v=1763306410"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/tsering-wangmo-dhompa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}