AuthorKaufman, Howard, author
TitleIntroduction to Laos General Over-view / Howard Kaufman
Imprint[Place of publication not identified] : Association of Asian Studies, 1967
Descript 202 pages

SUMMARY

Deals with geography, climate, demography, natural resources, and government and government services. Discusses Law, education, health, social structures, religion, esthetics, and the economy. Describes transportation, communications and agriculture. The history from pre-history to present is traced and the life and customs of the rural populace are described. A description of ethnic minority groups is included. Assesses influence of France, U.S., China and Vietnam in Laos. [TAIC]


SUBJECT

  1. communication
  2. ethnic groups
  3. hill tribes
  4. social patterns
  5. esthetic perception
  6. transport
  7. archaeology
  8. demography
  9. agriculture
  10. husbandry
  11. education
  12. religion
  13. politics
  14. health
  15. law
  16. climate
  17. fish
  18. geology
  19. economics
  20. customs
  21. communism
  22. Karen
  23. Laos
  24. France
  25. United States
  26. Viet Nam
  27. China

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