title: Changing population characteristics in Tibet, 1959 to 1965.
abstract: Abstract   This research note records the most recent Chinese figures for the population of Tibet, together with the official explanation for a decline in 1959, compared with the totals announced for 1953 and 1957, followed by a steady increase since 1960. Brief reference is made to political and economic changes which are affecting the composition of population.
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authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Freeberne