Culture and Customs of Mongolia

by Timothy May

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313339837
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	11/30/2008
Series:	Culture and Customs of Asia
Pages:	204
Product dimensions:	6.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

TIMOTHY MICHAEL MAY is Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern & Central Eurasian History at North Georgia College and State University.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Notes on Transliteration
Chronology
1 Land and History
2 Pastoral Nomadism
3 Religion
4 Literature
5 Traditional and Contemporary Art
6 Cuisine and Dress
7 Gender, Courtship, and Marriage
8 Festivals and Leisure
9 Social Customs and Lifestyle
10 Legacy of Chinggis Khan

Editorial Reviews

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.” —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.” —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.” —Reference & Research Book News

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