Aflame for Freedom in Tibet: The Origin and Development of the Self-Immolation Movement

Aflame for Freedom in Tibet explores the self-immolation movement in Tibet, providing insight into its origins and motivations through interviews with Tibetans. It highlights the need for recognition of Tibetan human rights and calls for action to secure their freedom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 186 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Tibetans have been setting themselves on fire in protest of the repressive policies of the Chinese government since 2009, drawing attention from around the world. In "Aflame for Freedom in Tibet: The Origin and Development of the Self-Immolation Movement," Namloyak Dhungser examines the protest movement and its motivations through interviews with Tibetans inside and outside Tibet, as well as in the context of developments in Tibetan history. The book provides unique insight into the multifaceted origins of this movement in both contemporary and historic Tibetan perspectives. The number of self-immolating protestors continues to climb, with a final plea from Tibetans to the world to secure their freedom. This book is not only a path to a deeper understanding of the Tibetan situation—past and future—but also a call to action to recognize basic Tibetan human rights.

Weight: 435g
Dimension: 241 x 160 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781666937794