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Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo - Studies on Ethnic Groups in China Thurston, Timothy (Associate Professor in the Study of Contemporary China, University of Leeds)
Satirical Tibet: The Politics of Humor in Contemporary Amdo - Studies on Ethnic Groups in China
Thurston, Timothy (Associate Professor in the Study of Contemporary China, University of Leeds)
He moves decade by decade to show how artists have folded zurza into stage performances, radio broadcasts, televised sketch comedies, and hip-hop lyrics to criticize injustices, steer popular attitudes, and encourage the survival of Tibetan culture.
240 pages
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 15, 2025 |
| ISBN13 | 9780295753119 |
| Publishers | University of Washington Press |
| Pages | 236 |
| Dimensions | 153 × 228 × 19 mm · 342 g |
| Series Editor | Harrell, Stevan (Professor of Anthropology Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Anthropology, University of Washington) |