Culture and Customs of Mongolia
Culture and Customs of Mongolia
ISBN: 9780313339837
出版社: Greenwood
出版年: 2008-11-30
页数: 204
定价: USD 49.95
装帧: Hardcover
内容简介
This book explores the contemporary traditions and culture of Mongolia.The Gobi Desert, cold mountainous regions, and harsh climate means Mongolia has one of the lowest population densities in the world. Nonetheless, Mongolians are proud of their long heritage, and carry forward 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. The author also includes an overview of Genghis Khan, the "father" of the Mongol Empire, and his legacy in Mongolian culture today.