Author	Marshall, Harry Ignatius, author
Title	The Karen People of Burma : A Study in Anthropology and Ethnology / Harry Ignatius Marshall
Imprint	Columbus, Oh. : The Ohio State University Bulletin, 1922
Connect to	https://digiverse.chula.ac.th/Info/item/dc:89096
Descript	329 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Describes habitat and tribal distribution of the Karen, presenting population estimates. Reports on Karen language, origins of the Karen, physical and personality characteristics, measurements, astronomy, housing, food and its preparation, agricultural practices of swidden and occupations. Deals with music and musical instruments, dancing, political arrangements, community life, position and activities of women, family relationships, and slavery. Karen law, penalties for crime, warfare and weapons are dealt with. Reports on birth customs, child-rearing practices, marriage and funeral customs, and religious beliefs and practices. Related growth of Christianity, education and military activities. Contains glossary of Karen words. [TAIC]

1. Myanmar
2. hill tribes
3. ethnic groups
4. health
5. customs
6. social patterns
7. religion
8. youth
9. agriculture
10. standard of living
11. law
12. fish
13. politics
14. women
15. crime
16. bibliographies

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