AuthorLebar, Frank M., author
TitleLaotian Tai / Frank M. Lebar, Gerald C. Hickey, John K. Musgrave
ImprintNew Haven : Human Relations Area Files, 1964
Descript 6 pages

SUMMARY

Reports on location of Tai settlements, their linguistic affiliation, history, cultural relations, settlement pattern and housing. Tai economy, agricultural practices, industrial arts, division of labor and land tenure are dealt with. Describes kin groups and kin terminology, marriage, incest taboos, residence and domestic units. Political organization, social stratification and religious beliefs and practices are discussed. [TAIC]


SUBJECT

  1. hill tribes
  2. ethnic groups
  3. linguistics
  4. standard of living
  5. industry
  6. economics
  7. agriculture
  8. labour
  9. land
  10. social patterns
  11. politics
  12. religion
  13. demography
  14. Laos
  15. North Thailand

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