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Tsering Shakya is an Associate Professor and Co-Lead of the Himalaya Program at the School of Public Policy and Global Affairs, University of British Columbia. He is a holder of a Canada Research Chair focusing on the intersections of religion, contemporary society, and the Himalayas. His scholarly work is extensively published and explores the confluence of politics, ethno-national identity, religious practice, and cultural production in the historical and contemporary contexts of Tibet and the Himalayas. A notable figure in the field, Tsering serves as the President of the International Association for Tibetan Studies. His acclaimed publication, 'Dragon Land Snows: History of Modern Tibet 1947', is regarded as the definitive history of modern Tibet, along with other significant works like 'Fire and Snow: Testimony of a Tibetan Prisoner' and 'Seeing Lhasa: British Depictions of the Tibetan Capital 1936-1947'. Tsering's contributions to the academic discourse on contemporary minority policy, particularly concerning the People's Republic of China, further emphasize his expertise in the area.
Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.