Format:
xiii, 196 S.
,
Ill.
,
23 cm
ISBN:
0786427493
,
9780786427499
Content:
"Explores lives of 13 Mong elders, oral tradition and cultural practices. Discusses Mong rituals, tribal customs, religious beliefs and educational experiences, lifestyle elders maintained in mountains of Laos. They describe childhood, communities, religious rituals and cultural traditions, ongoing struggle adjusting to their new homeland. Delves into Mong perceptions of industrialization and the generational conflict in a literate society"--Provided by publisher.
Note:
"Explores lives of 13 Mong elders, oral tradition and cultural practices. Discusses Mong rituals, tribal customs, religious beliefs and educational experiences, lifestyle elders maintained in mountains of Laos. They describe childhood, communities, religious rituals and cultural traditions, ongoing struggle adjusting to their new homeland. Delves into Mong perceptions of industrialization and the generational conflict in a literate society"--Provided by publisher.
,
Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-192) and index
Language:
English
Subjects:
Ethnology
Keywords:
Miao
;
Laos
;
Mündliche Überlieferung
;
Miao
;
USA
;
Ethnische Identität
;
Mündliche Überlieferung
;
Miao
;
USA
;
Kulturerbe
;
Mündliche Überlieferung
URL:
Table of contents only
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip0619/2006026723.html
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