Culture and Customs of Mongolia (Culture and Customs of Asia) [Hardcover]

Timothy Michael May (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 30, 2008 | ISBN-10: 031333983X | ISBN-13: 978-0313339837

The Gobi Desert, cold mountainous regions, and harsh climate of Mongolia leave it with one of the lowest population densities in the world. Nonetheless, Mongolians are proud of their long heritage, and carry even today their customs of the past. In this all-inclusive study of contemporary Mongolian life, readers will learn about nomadic lifestyles still practiced today. Other topics covered include Buddhism and other religions, literature, arts, cuisine, dress, family life, festivals and leisure activities, social customs, and lifestyle. May also includes an overview of Chinggis Khan, the father of the Mongol Empire, and his legacy in Mongolian culture today. Ideal for high school and undergraduate students, this volume is an essential addition to library shelves.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"High school to college-level holdings strong in Asian culture and history will find this latest addition to 'Culture and Customs of Asia' covers a country rarely given much depth or detail: Mongolia. Chapters provide historical, literary, economic and cultural review of Mongolia and make for a key introduction perfect for report-writing."

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The Midwest Book Review

"For users needing a quick, reliable overview of Mongolia and its culture, this resource will be worthwhile; for those needing more in-depth information, however, it is suggested they consult the bibliography at the end of the volume for more information… The chapters are well written and will be easily understood by the intended audience. The text is supplemented by a brief chronology, a note on transliteration, a glossary, and a bibliography. Users will find that the index that rounds out the volume will be essential in finding quick information."

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ARBA

"For high school students and general readers, May (Middle Eastern and central Eurasian history, North Georgia College and State U.) presents an overview of the culture and customs of Mongolia. Focusing on the life of the common people rather than elites, he covers land and history, the economic mode of pastoral nomadism, religion, literature, art, cuisine

and dress, gender, courtship, and marriage traditions, festivals, leisure, and sports, social customs and lifestyle, and legacy of Genghis Khan."

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Book Description

Explore the contemporary traditions and culture of Mongolia, a partially nomadic nation in the steppes of central Asia.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood (November 30, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 031333983X
• ISBN-13: 978-0313339837
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,089,149 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for report-writing, March 15, 2009

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This review is from: Culture and Customs of Mongolia (Culture and Customs of Asia) (Hardcover)

High school to college-level holdings strong in Asian culture and history will find this latest addition to 'Culture and Customs of Asia' covers a country rarely given much depth or detail: Mongolia. Chapters provide historical, literary, economic and cultural review of Mongolia and make for a key introduction perfect for report-writing.