Culture and Customs of Mongolia

by Timothy Michael May and Timothy May

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,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 031333983X
• ISBN13: 9780313339837
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.3"