Urban Morphology of Lhasa Tibet

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Since the 1950s, the imposition of Chinese socialism has brought pronounced changes in the urban morphology of Lhasa. These changes are reflected in both expansion of the urban area and especially the transformation of its internal structure. This study assesses the geographic, political and demographic factors at play in the remarking of Lhasa from the beginning of the 20th century. The study will contribute significantly to the literature on cities in socialist countries.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tsering Tsomo

Tsering Tsomo is currently a research scholar in the Department of Geography, at the University of Kentucky. She is Tibetan, and was raised and educated in Northern India. Her interests include environmental, social and political issues of East and South Asia.

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Title
Urban Morphology of Lhasa Tibet
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8170760505
Length
x+100p., Plates; Maps; Appendix; 23cm.
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#Tibet