Precious steppe : Mongolian nomadic pastoralists in pursuit of the market / Ole Bruun.

Author/creator Bruun, Ole, 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoLanham, MD : Lexington Books, ©2006.
Descriptionx, 251 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects

SeriesAsiaWorld
AsiaWorld. ^A610136
Contents Khotont sum in recent Mongolian history -- Khotont people and their herds -- Cycles of movement and work -- Social organization and family life -- The politics of Buddhist revival -- Time and tradition on the steppe -- Nomads in the city -- Development : adjustment or change? -- Herders, state formation and the Chinese connection.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 241-246) and index.
LCCN 2005030524
ISBN0739111159 (cloth : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks GN635.M65 B78 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold