{"product_id":"lives-in-exile-exploring-the-inner-world-of-tibetan-refugees-9780367534974","title":"Lives in Exile: Exploring the Inner World of Tibetan Refugees","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book explores the devastating consequences and psychological ruptures of refugeehood, offering dynamic understandings of unconscious processes and the intergenerational transmission of trauma across generations of an exiled and internally displaced people. It narrates stories of refugees, political prisoners, survivors of torture, and loss and angst, as well as cultural celebrations and political demonstrations. It also looks at the significance of Buddhism and the philosophy of the Dalai Lama for the people in exile and the personal and collective will to connect their lost past to a living present and an imagined future. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 376 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis captivating book delves into the profound and devastating consequences of refugeehood, offering a poignant account of the lives of displaced Tibetans who have been exiled from their homes since 1959. Told through the lens of a narrative, it provides a dynamic understanding of unconscious processes and the intergenerational transmission of trauma across generations of an exiled and internally displaced people. The book explores the paradoxical spaces that Tibetans in exile occupy as they strive to preserve their cultural and spiritual heritage, rituals, religion, and language while also adapting to their living realities. Through a series of compelling stories, the book portrays the experiences of refugees, political prisoners, and survivors of torture, as well as the stories of loss, angst, cultural celebrations, and political demonstrations. In this new edition, the author highlights and explores the art, artists, and poetry within the exiled community, shedding light on their resilience and creativity in the face of adversity. Additionally, the book examines the significance of Buddhism and the philosophy of the Dalai Lama for the people in exile, exploring how they navigate their lost past and connect it to a living present and an imagined future.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDrawing from the psychoanalytical tradition, this book appeals to a wide range of scholars and professionals, including psychologists, sociologists, political scientists, literary scholars, artists, and aesthetics. It holds particular interest to those studying Sino-Tibetan relations, Buddhist studies, South Asian Studies, cultural and peace studies, and those working with refugees and displaced persons. The book offers valuable insights into the human experiences of displacement and resilience, providing a deeper understanding of the complexities of refugeehood and the ongoing struggles of the Tibetan community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 234 x 156 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780367534974\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2 ed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honey Oberoi Vahali","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44642003517690,"sku":"9780367534974","price":42.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1697218720652_book.jpg?v=1697483782","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/lives-in-exile-exploring-the-inner-world-of-tibetan-refugees-9780367534974","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}