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This is a fascinating account of ancient culture colliding with modern media. Tucked between Tibet and India in the Himalayas, the kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most isolated and beautiful countries in the world. In The Dragons Voice, Australian journalist Bunty Avieson provides a glimpse of life beyond the countrys exotic exterior. As a consultant to local newspaper Bhutan Observer, she admires the papers strong social conscience, but finds her expectations challenged in a country where spirituality and personal happiness are prioritized over work. Avieson also witnesses the tensions that arise as a Buddhist kingdom makes the transition to democracy. The courtship ritual of night-hunting and the nations first public demonstration become controversial news items, while journalists must overcome traditional social hierarchies to keep politicians accountable. With a unique blend of memoir and reportage, The Dragons Voice is both a deeply personal story and a vivid portrait of a nation on the cusp of revolutionary change.

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This is a fascinating account of ancient culture colliding with modern media. Tucked between Tibet and India in the Himalayas, the kingdom of Bhutan is one of the most isolated and beautiful countries in the world. In The Dragons Voice, Australian journalist Bunty Avieson provides a glimpse of life beyond the countrys exotic exterior. As a consultant to local newspaper Bhutan Observer, she admires the papers strong social conscience, but finds her expectations challenged in a country where spirituality and personal happiness are prioritized over work. Avieson also witnesses the tensions that arise as a Buddhist kingdom makes the transition to democracy. The courtship ritual of "night-hunting" and the nations first public demonstration become controversial news items, while journalists must overcome traditional social hierarchies to keep politicians accountable. With a unique blend of memoir and reportage, The Dragons Voice is both a deeply personal story and a vivid portrait of a nation on the cusp of revolutionary change.

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University of Queensland Press