Ladakh studies

[Bristol, UK: International Association for Ladakh Studies, University of Bristol, 2006. Nos. 3 thru 20 (18 issues in all), all generally fine in original printed carmine wrappers. Issues no.1 (1983) and 2 (1985) were issued in Germany and France respectively. It appears the journal folded in 2014 with issue 31. "Only in the last decade has Ladakh (northwest India, once known as Little Tibet) been readily accessible for study, but in that short time it has been the focus of much attention by students in many disciplines. These have been attracted by the interest of its physical situation at high altitude in the rain-shadow of the geologically active Himalaya; by the natural ecology of this rugged desert and the skillful adaptations of pastoralism and agriculture; by the sociology, history and cultural tradition, especially as a surviving example of Tibetan Buddhism; and by the problems presented by modern development and conservation" (No. 3, p. 2). (Inventory #: 68610)