Southeast Asian cultures in perspective
By: by Don Nardo
Series: World cultures in perspective
Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Hockessin, Delaware
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9781612285658
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Civilization; Social life and customs
Description: "Southeast Asian Cultures in Perspective is an in-depth look at the different regional cultures of Southeast Asia with an emphasis on current culture. The young reader is presented with an overview of a variety of regional cultures that developed historically and analyzes how the cultural history shapes the Southeast Asian region's current culture. The book is written in a lively and interesting style, and contains the Southeast Asian region's languages, foods, music/dance, art/literature, religions, holidays, lifestyle, and most importantly contemporary culture in the country today"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction : a region of diversity and dangers; title: An unforgettable shared experience; title: Family, marriage, and the home; title: A fantastic mix of faiths and beliefs; title: Vanishing animals and rainforests; title: Common foods and dining customs; title: Sports and other leisure activities.