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> Himalayan Kingdom Bhutan: Tradition, Transition and Transformation
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Butan, the last Shangrila, which opened itself very late and cautiously, maintains its culture and ways of life against not only the onslaught of science and technology but also the two most dynamic and fast emerging centres of power—India and China. Bhutan is unique in several respects. A study of its socio-political institutions and development strategy is rewarding in many ways. It is, therefore, desirable to know and understand Bhutan's society, culture, way of life, economy, polity and process of modernization.
The kingdom of Bhutan is facing multi-dimensional problems in modern times. Process of social change, development, modernization, national identity and integration are posing serious challenges to the ruling elite. The major objectives of the present volume is to enquire into the dynamics of various problems that Bhutan is encountering and the strategies that the elite has adopted to deal with them.

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Ramakant, M.A., D.Phil. is Professor and Director of South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has authored Indo-Nepalese Relations (1968), and China, Nepal and India (1976). He is also editor/co-editor of edited volumes: Regionalism in South Asia (1982), China and South Asia (1988), Nation Building in South Asia (1991), India and South Asia (1991), Indo-Nepal Relations (1993), South Asia: Some Reflections (1993) and Post Cold War Developments in South Asia (1995).

Dr. R.C. Misra is at present Assistant Professor in South Asia Studies Centre, University of Rajasthan Jaipur. He was awarded Ph.D. degree on 'Indo-Bhutan Relations' from University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in 1977. His field of special interest is Indian Foreign Policy with particular reference to the Himalayan region (Nepal, Bhutan and Sikkim). Dr. Misra is a keen observer of South Asian affairs and has important publications to his credit. His major works include Sikkim Joins the Motherland (1977), Parvatiya Rajyon ki Rajniti Me Bhutan (1988) and Emergence of Bhutan (1989). Several of his articles have been published in reputed national journals (like China Report, Commerce, and Mainstream). He has submitted a project on 'Bhutan-China Relations'. Dr. Misra, presently, is working on 'Constitutional Development of Bhutan' and 'Bhutan under Jigme Singye Wangchuk (1972-95)'. He has also made field trips to Bhutan and Sikkim.