Contributions to Nepalese Studies articles from January 1 2008

Contributions to Nepalese Studies archives from January 1 2008

Tamang conversions: culture, politics, and the Christian conversion narrative in Nepal.
January 1, 2008... The ordinary person does not, unless corrupted by philosophy, believe that he creates value by his choices. He thinks that some things really are better than others and that he is capable of getting it wrong. We are usually not in doubt about...

The end of monarchy in Nepal and its delicate journey towards a republic.(Report)
January 1, 2008... Introduction Nepal's interim parliament declared the country as a 'federal democratic republic' on 28 December 2007. This is a historic declaration. The Maoist Chairman Prachanda claims that the monarchy has been legitimately ended....

Methods of field research: encounter, experiences and strategies in Nepali Villages.(Essay)
January 1, 2008... Introduction A fieldwork exercise involves not merely the task of asking questions and noting down the responses, but also a careful plan and implementation of a series of strategies to obtain the desired sets of information. Part of the...

Reminiscence of state terror in Nepal.(Critical essay)
January 1, 2008... Jitman Basnet. 2007. Andhyara 258 Dinharu (258 Dark Days), Kathmandu/Hong Kong: Advocacy Forum/ Asian Human Rights Commission, pp. 197, Photos, Documents. ISBN 978-99946-2-2-201-61, Price: NRs. 100. Humans bear within themselves the mark of...