The Sherpas Transformed: Towards a Power-centred View of Change in the Khumbu
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format:
Journal Article
Publication Date:
1988-07
Publisher:
Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication:
Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages:
139-162
Sources ID:
128093
Collection:
Tibetan and Himalayan Library
Visibility:
Public (group default)
Abstract:
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The article presents the case for a more optimistic, power-centered view of change in the Khumbu, Nepal, based on the author's fieldwork in the village of Thame. The author also offer a critical review of Von Fure-Haimendorf's approach to change. The article is based on the survey conducted of over 50 randomly selected Sherpas currently living and working in Kathmandu. Eighty-four percent had returned to Khumbu at least twice over the last five years, and nearly half returned every year. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-02-11)
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Contributions to Nepalese Studies