Zhang Xiaoming, ed, Landscapes of Tibet, China Intercontinental Press, Beijing, December 1996. 21 pp. Illus. 19×19 cm. ISBN 7-80113-176-2. Tibet Pictorial Series. With 25 pictures showing the natural scenes and local conditions and customs of Tibet.

Ethnic Education Dept. of State Education Commission, ed, Concise Reader of the General Knowledge About Tibet, Education Science Publishing House, Beijing, March 1997. 154pp.Illus. 18 cm. ISBN 7-5041-1679-3. Six chapters: "Beautiful Tibet"; "Tibet has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times"; "Tibet's feudal serf system"; "the glorious history of the Tibetan and Han-Chinese people in their common struggles against foreign invasions"; "the brilliant history of the socialist revolution and construction in Tibet"; and "building a united, prosperous and culturally advanced new Tibet." The book also introduces the special geographical environment, abundant natural resources, especially the history of Tibet and its great changes. With three appendices: "Forty years of the assistance of the state for the development of Tibet," "Tibet: changes as shown from the investigations of one hundred families," and "Today and yesterday: two different worlds."

Zhang Xiaoping, ed, Tibet: Toward the 21st Century, China Tibetology Publishing House, Beijing, May 1997. 782 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-80057-328-1. Hardcover. Three parts: "Brilliant Future," "Think and Look Forward" and "Facts About Tibet." The first part includes "The Ninth Five-Year Plan for the Economic and Social Development of the Tibet Autonomous Region and Its Outline of the Future Target in 2010" and other articles; the second part was compiled on the basis of the "Interviews with Government Department Chiefs," a serial program of the Tibet People's Radio Station, and includes the articles about Tibet's Ninth Five-Year Plan and the development by the year of 2010 writ ten by Tibetan government department chiefs; the third part introduces the geography, towns and cities, places of interest, historical sites, ethnic groups and population, customs and habits, religious beliefs and ethnic cultures.

Liu Changjiu, Tibet - Snow Plateau, Sichuan Art Publishing House, Chengdu, February 1998. 40 pp. Color illus. 20 cm. ISBN 7-5410-1417-6. China Places of Interest Series. Chinese-English bilingual edition. Photographed by Wang Dajun, briefly introducing Tibet's geography, religion, customs, places of interest, historical sites, and tourist healthcare .

Liao Dongfan, et al, Travel in Tibet, Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, May 1998. 256 pp. Photos and ill us. 20 cm. ISBN 7-223-00943-8. Four parts: "The Roof of the World," "Traces on the Snowland," "Folk Customs and Arts," and "Tourist Information," introducing Tibet's geography, history, religion, historical sites, places of interest, customs and habits, culture and arts.

Gong Weijian, ed, Tibet, China Travel and Tourism Press, Beijing, May 1998. 120 pp. Colorillus. 25×25 cm. ISBN 7-5032-1316-7. Hardcover. Chinese-English-Japanese trilingual edition. This color photographic album introduces the natural scenery, lifestyle and customs, religious beliefs, arts and wildlife protection of the Tibet Autonomous Region in five parts, "The Place Where the Tibetans Live," "People in Sunshine and Snow," "Believers of Sakyamuni," "The Natural Plateau Arts" and "The Paradise of Wildlife."

Shuang Yang, Scenic Tibet, Guangdong Cartogra phic Publishing House, Guangzhou, September 1998. 189 pp. Photos and maps. 1 8 cm. ISBN 7-80522-482-X. In this special book, the author combines the natural scenery with culture and introduces the highways, cities, temples, places of interest, mounta ins and rivers in Tibet and legends and mythology about this piece of land.

Meng Zuoting & Mo Baowen, Tibet - Our Homeland , Shangdong Pictorial Press, Jinan, October 1998. 87 pp. Color illus. 18 cm. ISBN 7-80603-203-7. A brief account of Tibet's physical geography, its history as an inseparable part of China, its ethnic groups, culture, arts, science and technology, its places of interest and historical sites, as well as its famous people in the past and at present.

Deng Kan, ed, Charming Tibet, Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, January 1999. 636 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7- 223-00985-3. A selection of articles from the journal Science and Technology, featuring Tibet's temples and historical sites, cultural relics, culture, science and technology, arts, folk customs, products, scenery, adventures, and healthcare knowledge for first-time Tibet-goers.

Zhang Ying, et al, Scenic Wonders in Tibet, China Travel and Tourism Press, Beijing, January 1999. 96 pp. Illus. 19 ×21 cm. ISBN 7-5032-1599-2. Chinese-English bilingual edition. With a large number of color pictures, presenting the landscapes, monasteries, wild flora and fauna, and local festivals of Lhasa, southeast Tibet, North Tibet Plateau, Xigaze and Ngari.

Gong Wejian, et al, ed, Beautiful Tibet, China Travel and Tourism Press, Beijing, April 1999. 48 pp. Color illus. 13×13 cm. ISBN 7-5032-1623-9. Chinese-English bilingual edition. Introduces, with text and photos, the natural scenery, lifestyle, religion, temples, culture, art, and wildlife of the Tibet Autonomous Region.

Ethnic Unity Magazine, ed, Western Region: Tibet Strides Forward, Ethnic Publishing House, Beijing, May 1999. 216 pp. Illus. 28 cm. ISBN 7-105-03431-9. An account of the remarkable achievements Tibet has made in the political, economic, communications, cultural, educational and sports fields since the initiation of reform and opening-up, especially since the Third Central Symposium o n the Work of Tibet in 1994.

Zhang Xiangdong, Mysterious Tibet-Snow-covered Roof of the World, Guangdong Cartographic Publishing House, Guangzhou, Nove mber 1999. 62 pp. Color illus. 21 cm. ISBN 7-80522-550-8. China's Natural Scenery and Customs Series. With photos taken by Liu Wenmin, this book introduces the cultural and historical sites: Lhasa, Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, the three major monasteries of Lhasa, Norbulingka, Xigaze; natural scenery such as Mt. Qomolangm a, Mt. Xixiabangma, Yamzho Yumco Lake, Medog Nature Reserve; customs and habits such as people's names, marriage, food, costumes, festivals, etiquettes, songs and dances, Tibetan opera and burials. With "A Tourist Traffic Map of the Tibet Autonomous Region" on the title page.

Administration Office of the People's Government of the Tibet Autonomous Region, ed, A Guide to Tibet, Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, December 1999. 364 pp. Color illus. 29 cm. ISBN 7-223-01151-3.

Brief introductions to more than 300 administration offices, institutions, companies, enterprises, cultural and educational undertakings, medical and health institutions, and tourist agencies in Tibet.

Zhong Zangwen, China's Tibet (second edition), China Intercontinental Press, Beijing, 2000. 79 pp. Illus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-80113-064-2. A brief introduction to Tibet, including its geography, natural resources, history, population, ethnic groups, religious belief, ethnic regional autonomy, economic conditions, economic development objectives, industry, agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, communications and transportation, post and telecommunications, key construction projects, foreign trade and economic cooperation, government service for foreigners, tourism, environmental protection, people's life, education, medicine and public health, scientific research, cultural establishments, sports, mass media, culture and art.

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Potala Editorial Board, ed, Potala: the Developing Tibetan Studies (96-3), New Star Publishers, Beijing, 1996. 43 pp. Colorillus. 19 cm. ISBN 7-80102-646-2. Six articles, including "New Breakthrough in Tibetological Research," "Tibetan Scholars with Abundant Works" and "China Tibetan Studies Center."

Zhou Yuan, The Base for Tibetan Studies: An Introduction to the China Tibetan Studies Center, China Intercontinental Press, Beijing, January 1997. 27 pp. Colorillus. 18×10 cm. ISBN 7-80113-207-6. Tibet Series. The China Tibetan Studies Center, a special national institute for Tibetan studies, was set up in Beijing on May 20, 1986. This book briefly introduces the center, its research achievements, academic exchanges and the China Tibetology Publishing House affiliated to it.

Potala Editorial Board, Potala: Sympos ium on Tibetology in Beijing (97-6), New Star Publishers, Beijing, 1997. 30 pp. Color illus. 20 cm. ISBN 7-80102-943-7. "Potala" Series. Eight articles: including "Symposium on Tibetolgoy in Beijing, 1997," "Tibetan Studies in China," and "Ceringtai and His Study on Bon Religion."

Collection of Theses

Senior Daizin, ed, Selected Academic Theses of the China Tibetan Studies Center, China Tibetology Publishing House, Beiji ng，May 1996. 723 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-80057-280-3. This edition of selected theses was published to mark the tenth anniversary of the China Tibetan Studies Center (founded in May 1986). The theses w ere selected from among those published by the research personnel of the center in the past ten years, including 30 theses such as "My View on the Inheritance and Development of Traditional Culture," "The Ideological Content of On the Story of Shunu Tagme," "A Brief History of Marriage in Tib et," "The Origin and Characteristic of Hetuvidya." Most of the authors of the theses are young researchers of Tibetan studies.

Liao Zugui, ed, Selected Theses on Tibetology of the China Tibetan Studies Center (1986-1996) (in two volumes) , China Tibetology Publishing House, Beijing，May 1996. 1,068 pp. 20 cm . ISBN 7-80057-279-X.It includes 58 theses such as "On the Policies of Cautious and Steady Advance," "Research on the Loan System in Modern Tibet," "Contributions Made by Ren Naiqiang to the Development of the Tibetan Area in Sichuan," "A Brief Account of the Ethnic Handicrafts Industry in the Basins of the Yarlungzangb o, Lhasa and Nyangqu Rivers in Tibet," "Brief Descriptions About the Passing A way and Sacrificial Rites of the 9th Panchen Lama and the Incarnation and Enthronement of the 10th Panchen Lama," "Brief Imperial Record of Central and Western Tibet in the Yuan Dynasty," "The Issue Concerning the Division of Historical Periods for Tibetological Research," "The Bon Religion Documents and Their Compendiums," "A New Probe into the Origin of Tibetan Language," "On the Foreign Words Used in the Lhasa Colloquialisms of Modern Tibetan Language," "Tibetan Plateau Is also the Hometown of Primitive Man," "Issues Concerning the Distribution and Classification of Tibetan Classics," and "Person Names of the Tibetan Ethnic Group." With an index of the theses on Tibetology.

Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies Editorial Committee, ed, Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies, Vol. 8 , Tibet an People's Publishing House, Lhasa, November 1996. 281 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-223-00959-4.15 theses, including "A Brief Analysis on Whether Wu Zhongxin Was the Special Commissioner Presiding over the Enthronement of the 14th Dalai Lama or Was Just a Guest Invited to Attend the Enthronement Ceremony," " A Brief Account of the Measures of the Northern Government for Safeguarding the Sovereignty of Tibet and Its Gains and Losses," "The Issue Concerning the Return of the 9th Panchen to Tibet and the Obstructive Activities of Britain," "The Tributes Presented by Tibetan Religious Leaders As Viewed from Two Manchu Documents," "On the Editions of the Four Medical Classics and Their Circulation," "A Concise Cultural Geography of Tibet," "Monasteries - Cradle o f Tibetan Culture," and "A Brief History of Garze Monastery."

Wu Fengpei, Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies (Wu Fengpei Special Edition), Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, M arch 1999. 312 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-223-01139-4.

20 Tibetan studies theses selected from the works of Wu Fengpei published since the 1930s, including "Research on the Fifth Shithang, the Descendant of the Well-known Tubo Prime Minister Lobduntsan in the Tang Dynasty," "The Development of the Administration of the Qing Central Government over Tibet," "Historical Books Written by Chinese in Modern Times," "Records of Tibet an Historical Materials," and "The Historical Development of Tibetan Studies. " Appended are nine commemorative articles, including "For the Prosperity of Ethnic Cultures - Wu Fengpei, Collector and Researcher of Border Historical Materials" and "A Bibliography of Wu Fengpei's Works." With a preface by Dorje Cedain and an autobiography of the author.

Jia Kerong, ed, Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies o f Yunnan (Vol. 2), Yunnan Ethnic Publishing House, Kunming, Septe mber 1997. 398 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-5367-1440-8. 45 articles, including "Thoughts About the Ethnic Work in Deqen in the New Period," "Probing into the Economic Development Program of Deqen," "The Importance of Promoting Tourist Industry in Deqen," "Trial Discussion on the Problems and Policies for the Development of Township Enterprises in the Tibetan Areas in Yunnan," "On Some Questions Concerning Ethnic Work in the New Situations," "My Views on the Stone Tablet with Tibetan Inscriptions of Gezi Tubo," "Trial Discussion on the Three Historical Periods of Dongba Culture," " The Ancient Yunnan-Tibet Tea Caravan Route and Religious Culture," "Deqen's Ethnic Education Yesterday and Tomorrow," and "On the Future of Ecological Tour ism in the Tibetan Area in Deqen." Two prefaces, one written by He Yaohua, and the other by Gesang Dongrub, entitled "Build Deqen into One of the Best Tibetan Areas in the Country."

Yangling Dorje, ed, Tibetan Studies in Sichuan (Vo l.4), Sichuan Ethnic Publishing House, Chengdu, December 1997. 744 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-5409-1964-7. Compiled by the Sichuan Tibetan Studies Institute and Sichuan Tibetan Studies Society, this book contains mainly theses read at the First Seminar o f Tibetology of Sichuan held by the Sichuan Tibetan Studies Institute and Sichua n Tibetan Studies Society in 1995. The 50 theses include "Studies on the Present Situation, Problems and Development of the Education in Aba Prefecture's Pasture Area," "The Causes of the Slow Development of the Economy in the Tibetan Areas of Sichuan and the Coping Policies," "Thoughts on the Present Situation of the Tibetan Literature in Sichuan," "On the Patriotic Traditions of the Tibetan People," "Contributions of the Tibetans in Sichuan to the Anti-Japanese War," "Modernization in Tibetan Areas and Tibetan Buddhism," "A Brief Account of the Relations Between the Local Headmen and Monasteries in the Tibetan Areas of Sichuan," "The Regional Characteristics of Tibetan Costumes and Their Cultural Connotation," "The Social and Economic Conditions in the Tibetan Areas of Sichuan in the Qing Dynasty," "General Description of Tibetan Studies in Nepal ," and "General Description of Tibetan Studies in Taiwan."

Tibetan Department of Central Ethnic University, ed, Tibetan Studies (Vol. 9), Ethnic Publishing House, Bejing, Feburary 1998. 324 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-105-03093-3.A selection of 26 theses in Tibetan and Han-Chinese languages by teachers of the Tibetan Department of the Central Ethnic University, including 7 Tibetan theses such as "The Relationship Between Bon Religion and Ancient Indian Culture," "On Gushajisu and His Works" and "On the Characteristics of Bon Religion," and 19 Han-Chinese theses such as "Religious Ceremony in Tibetan Buddhist Temples and Its Characteristics," "Brief Account of the Research Documents on Tibetan Studies," "The Extension of the Ethnic Corridor in Southwest China and Its Relations with Bordering Countries" and "A History of the Tibet an Cultural Development." With a preface by Kanzi Cecenlotong and a foreword by Danzhu Nganben.

Kaiwa, ed, Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies, Ethnic Publishing House, Beijing. September 1998. 246 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-105-03198-0. A selection of 16 theses on the Tibetan studies of Qinghai Ethnic College, including 9 theses in Tibetan such as "The Mythological Art of The Life of Gesar," "A Few Notes on the Compilation of Tibetan References," "A Discussion on the Style of Tibetan Songs," "Thoughts About the Prevention of Snowstorms in the Pastoral Areas of Qinghai," and 7 theses in H an-Chinese such as "On the Origin and Development of the Tibetan Ethnic Group, " "The Three-Section Theory of the Inference and Formal Logic of Tibetan Hetuvidya," "Analects of Confucius and Gesar Motto s" and "The Feasibility Studies on the Modern Transformation of Tibetan Culture." With a preface by Sanggyagi.

Wang Yao, ed, New Banquet for the Worthies, Beijing Publishing House, Beijing, December 1998. 351 pp. 20 cm. ISB N 7-200-03601-3. Collection of Tibetan Studies, Vol. I. A selection of 18 theses on language, history, religion, philosophy, culture, art and book review, including: "The Word Order of Tibetan Language and Its Variations," "The Pedigrees of the Tribes in Middle Ages in Tibetan Hi story," "A Brief Account of the Original Material of 'On Making Known What Is Already Known'," and "General Description of the Measurement for Making Buddhist Images in Tibetan Buddhism."

Guo Guanzhong, A Brief Account of the Social Development of Tibet - Selected Theses of Tibetan Studies by Guo Guanzhong, Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, March 1999. 216 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-223-01136-X.12 academic theses on Tibetan politics and economy, including: "A Brief Account of the Tremendous Social Changes in Tibet," "On the Corvee Exploitation Inside and Outside the Feudal Manors in Tibet," "A Study on the History of the Peaceful Liberation of Tibet," and "On the Human Rights and Sovereignty of Tibet."

Gongchok, et al, A Collection of M. A. Theses on Tibetology, China Tibetology Publishing House, Beijing, May 1996. 421 pp. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80057-140-8. Eight theses: including "The Emergence of the Embryonic Form of Feudalism During the Tubo Regime Period," "On the Influence to the Development of Tibetan Literature of On Peotry Mirror," and "On the Dialectical Viewpoints in Buddhist Philosophy."

Sangde, ed, Selected Theses on Tibetan Studies, Vo l.5 - Master Degree Dissertations, China Tibetology Publishing House, Beijing, March 2000. 372 pp. 26 cm. ISBN 7-80057-307-9.8 master degree dissertations by Tibetan postgraduates, including "Probing into Tibetan Medical Psychology" and "The Influence of Sanskrit Literature on Classical Tibetan Literature."

Liu Liqian, Selection of Writings and Translations on Tibetan Studies by Liu Liqian, Ethnic Publishing House, Beijing, June 2 000. 222 pp. 20 cm. ISBN 7-105-03807-1.10 articles and translations, including: "A Re-study on the Birth and Death Dates of Tubo Kings," "Law of Pugpa: A Discussion on Tibet's Religions," "Comments on the 'Biography of Milar Rigba'," "L. Gesar in Life of King Gesar," "The Tribal Society on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Ancient Times, As Viewed from the Epic Gesar, " "Translations and Notes on the Seals of Kashag (Tibetan Local Government)," "Contents of Kanjur of the Tripitaka of Yumrung Bon Religion" (translation), and "37 Poetic Verses About the Buddha" (translation).

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Editorial Committee of the Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad, ed, A Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad (Vol. 12), Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, December 1995. 297 pp. 18 cm. ISBN 7-223-00875-X. 15 translations, including "A New Work on the Study of the History of Tubo Kingdom," "Studies on the Seals and Titles Conferred on the Dalai Lam a," "The Mongol-Tibet Relations During the Period of Drab Tsan Living Budd ha," "Classification by Tibetans of the Styles of Buddhist Images," "Love Songs in Amdo Tibetan Area," "The Origin and Development of the Research on Tibetan History in Japan." With an appendix: "General Catalogue of Vols. 9-12 of the Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad. "

Editorial Committee of the Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad, ed, A Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad (Vol. 13), Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, April 1997. 381 pp. 18 cm. ISBN 7-223-00968-3. 17 translations, including "Study and Notes on the Posthumous Work s of Teacher Phagspa, Vol. 2: Some Notes on the Events Between 1251 and 1254," "Study and Notes on the Posthumous Works of Teacher Phagpa, Vol. 3: R elations Between Offering and Granting," "Yuan Dynasty Documents Attributed to Phagpa," "The Tibetan Tribes and Buddhism to the West of the Yellow River during the Northern Song Dynasty," "Probing into the History of Lingtsang Headmen in Kham Area," "The Organizational Structure and Religious Activities in Drepung Monastery," and "The Structure and Function of Datura (Altar City)."

Editorial Committee of the Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad, ed, A Collection of Translations of Tibetan Studies Abroad (Vol. 14), Tibetan People's Publishing House, Lhasa, December 1998. 461 pp. 18 cm. ISBN 7-223-01111-4. 14 translations, including "Aomolongren - the Holy Land of the Bon Religion," "The Beginning and End of the Military Governor of the Guiyi Army at Shazhou," "The Art of Image of the Nyingma Sect of Tibetan Buddhism," "Some Notes to the Origin of Cover Designs of Tibetan Books," "Tibet's Religions and Their Beliefs," and "The Traditional and Modern Characters of the Tibetan Performing Arts."