| An Introduction to Hmong Culture Contributor(s): Cha, Ya Po (Author) |
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ISBN: 0786449519 ISBN-13: 9780786449514 Publisher: McFarland & Company OUR PRICE: $29.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | World - General - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - History | Asia - Southeast Asia |
| Dewey: 305.895 |
| LCCN: 2010030886 |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6" W x 9" (0.65 lbs) 215 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Southeast Asian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of the Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between Hmong parents and their children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the Hmong New Year, home restrictions and other superstitious taboos, arts and politics. The book features and explains many Hmong words, phrases and proverbs. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
