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A Country Study: Bhutan
Library of Congress Call Number
DS491.4 .N46 1993
Please note
: The current Country Study was previously in a multi-country volume. Chapter numbers reflect those used in the printed book.
Bhutan
Forward
Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Table B. Bhutan: Chronology of Important Events
Country Profile: Bhutan
Country
Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Chapter 6 - Bhutan
(Robert L. Worden)
Historical Setting, Bhutan
Origins and Early Settlement, A.D. 600-1600
Arrival of Buddhism
Rivalry among the Sects
Theocratic Government, 1616-1907
Consolidation and Defeat of Tibetan Invasions, 1616-51
Administrative Integration and Conflict with Tibet, 1651- 1728
Civil Conflict, 1728-72
British Intrusion, 1772-1907
Establishment of the Hereditary Monarchy, 1907
Development of Centralized Government, 1926-52
Modernization under Jigme Dorji, 1952-72
Entering the Outside World, 1972-86
The Society and its Environment, Bhutan
Geography
The Land
Climate
River Systems
Glaciers
Population
Size, Structure, and Settlement Patterns
Ethnic Groups
Languages
Social System
Society
Marriage and Family Life
Role of Women
Housing
Festivals
Religious Tradition
Buddhism
Bon
Hinduism and Islam
Education
Health
The Economy, Bhutan
The Economic Context
Role of the Government
Planning and Reform
Budgets
Monetary System
Banking and Credit
Government-Owned Corporations
Foreign Economic Relations
Aid
Foreign Debt
Trade
Agriculture
Farming
Animal Husbandry
Fisheries
Irrigation and Fertilization
Forestry
Industry, Mining, Energy, and Commerce
Industry
Mining
Energy
Commerce
Labor Force
Transportation and Communications
Roads
Civil Aviation
Posts and Telecommunications
Tourism
Government and Politics, Bhutan
The Monarchy
Structure of the Government
Legal Basis
Legislature
Executive
Judiciary
Civil Service
Local Government
Political Developments
The Media
Foreign Relations
India
China
Other Countries
Participation in International Organizations
National Security, Bhutan
Strategic Location
Armed Forces
Paramilitary
Militia
Forest Guards
Police Force
Legal System
Criminal Justice
Penal Code
Appendix. Tables
Bibliography
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