An Introduction to Hmong Culture - by Ya Po Cha (Paperback)

Name: An Introduction to Hmong Culture - by Ya Po Cha (Paperback)
Brand: McFarland & Company
SKU: 85225512
Price: 29.95 USD
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Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of the Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between Hmong parents and their children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the Hmong New Year, home restrictions and other superstitious taboos, arts and politics.
About the Author: Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.
215 Pages
History, World

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About the Book

Presenting a holistic perspective of the Hmong way of life, this book touches on every aspect of the Hmong culture, including an overview of their history and traditions, relationships between Hmong parents and their children, the rites and traditions of Hmong wedding and funeral ceremonies, the celebration of the Hmong New Year, home restrictions and other superstitious taboos, arts and politics. The book features and explains many Hmong words, phrases and proverbs.
Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

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"this encyclopedic description of Hmong culture is refreshing. Highly recommended"-Choice.

About the Author

Born in Laos, Ya Po Cha teaches Hmong language at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, California.

Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .25 Inches (D)

Weight: .65 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 215

Genre: History

Sub-Genre: World

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Format: Paperback

Author: Ya Po Cha

Language: English

Street Date: September 29, 2010

TCIN: 85225512

UPC: 9780786449514

Item Number (DPCI): 247-65-7971

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.25 inches length x 6 inches width x 9 inches height

Estimated ship weight: 0.65 pounds

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