Synopsis This book is written at juncture when Ladakh, its affairs and people find mention at national and international scene. Otherwise, for centuries Ladakh remained quiet, isolated and remote situation. Well mapped in the book are Ladakh society and culture. Arena of persistence and change are searched for and interpreted. In the venture of re-study one can get at essence of feeling, attitude and conviction of Ladakh his. The grassroots level descriptions are rich enough to convince of the same. Burning issues pertaining to Ladakh culture, ecology and politics are well delineated along with a strategy to work upon.