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- 2008033801 abstract "Product Description: 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.".
- 2008033801 contributor B11111633.
- 2008033801 coverage "Mongolia Civilization.".
- 2008033801 coverage "Mongolia Social life and customs.".
- 2008033801 created "2009.".
- 2008033801 date "2009".
- 2008033801 date "2009.".
- 2008033801 dateCopyrighted "2009.".
- 2008033801 description "Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-158) and index.".
- 2008033801 description "Product Description: 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.".
- 2008033801 description "Series foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note 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 -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.".
- 2008033801 extent "xxvi, 163 p., [12] p. of plates :".
- 2008033801 identifier "031333983X (alk. paper)".
- 2008033801 identifier "9780313339837 (alk. paper)".
- 2008033801 identifier 2008033801.html.
- 2008033801 isPartOf "Culture and customs of Asia".
- 2008033801 isPartOf "Culture and customs of Asia.".
- 2008033801 issued "2009".
- 2008033801 issued "2009.".
- 2008033801 language "eng".
- 2008033801 publisher "Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press,".
- 2008033801 spatial "Mongolia Civilization.".
- 2008033801 spatial "Mongolia Social life and customs.".
- 2008033801 subject "951.7/3 22".
- 2008033801 subject "DS798.4 .M38 2009".
- 2008033801 tableOfContents "Series foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Note 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 -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index.".
- 2008033801 title "Culture and customs of Mongolia / Timothy Michael May.".
- 2008033801 type "text".