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The Mong oral tradition : cultural memory in the absence of written language /

"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, ong...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Thao, Yer J., 1970-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland, [2006]
Subjects:
Hmong (Asian people) > Laos.
Oral tradition > Laos.
Oral tradition > California.
Hmong Americans > Cultural assimilation > California.
Hmong Americans > Ethnic identity > California.
Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:"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.
Physical Description:xiii, 196 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-192) and index.
ISBN:0786427493 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786427499