Intellectual Publishing
1990

   This book provides an introduction to the environment, culture and development of Bhutan. Since there is virtually no scholarly work on contemporary Bhutan's economy, a broad overview of its development in the context of environmental and cultural setting has been attempted. The unique process of development change in Bhutan amid environmental and cultural preservation is discussed in the concluding chapter.
   Most of the materials for this book were gathered through prolonged periods of field observation starting in 1960 when I was invited by His Majesty King Jigme Dorji Wangchuk to undertake research in Bhutan. I have made numerous visits to all parts of the Kingdom during the last thirty years to observe development changes taking place in the country. I had the privilege to discuss personally with the late King development issues on several occasions during my travels in the country.
   Bhutan: Environment, Culture and Development Strategy provides an up to date, comprehensive and thoroughly researched analysis of the physical, cultural and economic factors shaping the future of the Bhutan Himalaya.