Title: The Snow Lion and the Dragon
Subtitle: China, Tibet, and the Dalai Lama
First published: 1997
Description: Tensions over the "Tibet Question" - the political status of Tibet - are escalating every day. The Dalai Lama has gained broad international sympathy in his appeals for autonomy from China, yet the Chinese government maintains a hard-line position against it. What is the history of the conflict? Can the two sides come to an acceptable compromise?

Drawing upon his deep knowledge of the Tibetan culture and people, Goldstein takes us through the history of Tibet, concentrating on the political and cultural negotiations over the status of Tibet from the turn of the century to the present. He describes the role of Tibet in Chinese politics, the feeble and conflicting responses of foreign governments, overtures and rebuffs on both sides, and the nationalistic emotions that are inextricably entwined in the political debate.

Ultimately, he presents a plan for a reasoned compromise, identifying key aspects of the conflict and appealing to the United States to play an active diplomatic role.
Subjects: Relations, Tibet autonomous region (china), history, Dalai lamas, China, foreign relations, Bstan-dzin-rgya-mtsho, dalai lama xiv, 1935-, Human rights, china, Tibet autonomous region (china), Tibet autonomous region (china), foreign relations, China, relations, foreign countries, HISTORY, General, International relations
Places: China, Tibet (China), Tibet
People: Bstan-ʾdzin-rgya-mtsho Dalai Lama XIV (1935-)
LC classification: DS786 .G636 1997