Introduction 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]