Sikkim : Past and Present
Contents: Preface. 1. Sikkim: an overview. 2. Sikkim: abode of snows. 3. History of Sikkim: a Himalayan Kingdom. 4. The modern state. 5. Profile of land and people. 6. Socio-cultural beliefs and traditions. 7. Sikkim towards development. Index.
Sikkim, an erstwhile Himalayan Kingdom, became a state of Indian Republic in 1975. Bestowed with rich fauna and flora, scenic beauty of great and mighty snow-capped peaks and green forests, rugged topography, cold yet salubrious climate, Sikkim has had a chequered history. The simple, study and struggling people of Sikkim have preserved a distinct cultural and historical identity.
The present book portrays a vivid account of different as aspects of Sikkim--its history, politics, sociology and economy. Organised in seven chapters viz., Sikkim: an overview, abode of snows, history, modern state; profile of land and people, socio-cultural beliefs and traditions, and towards development etc., this multi-disciplinary work will prove useful and informative to academics, policy planers and general readers. (jacket)
Sikkim, an erstwhile Himalayan Kingdom, became a state of Indian Republic in 1975. Bestowed with rich fauna and flora, scenic beauty of great and mighty snow-capped peaks and green forests, rugged topography, cold yet salubrious climate, Sikkim has had a chequered history. The simple, study and struggling people of Sikkim have preserved a distinct cultural and historical identity.
The present book portrays a vivid account of different as aspects of Sikkim--its history, politics, sociology and economy. Organised in seven chapters viz., Sikkim: an overview, abode of snows, history, modern state; profile of land and people, socio-cultural beliefs and traditions, and towards development etc., this multi-disciplinary work will prove useful and informative to academics, policy planers and general readers. (jacket)
