When Economic Boom Hits Rural Area Emilia Roza Sulek Primary Author mixed material bibliography monographic en English

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"Trading Caterpillar Fungus in Tibet: When Economic Boom Hits Rural Area" is a 2019 book by anthropologist Emilia Roza Sulek that details the profound impact of the booming caterpillar fungus (yartsa gumbu) trade on Tibetan pastoralists in China's Golok region. The book explores how this highly prized medicinal resource, known as the "Himalayan Viagra," transformed the pastoral economy, influencing local social structures, resource conflicts, and the herders' strategies for managing their newfound wealth and preparing for the future. NONE C2O library Online catalog (BETA) 338.1 SUL Tra 8995 C2O library & collabtive 338.1 SUL Tra download.jpg.jpg 7665 2025-09-11 11:41:55 2025-09-11 11:45:04 machine generated