The Shaping of Traditions: Agriculture and Hmong Society

This article argues that throughout Hmong history, Hmong agriculture and the associated economic system have been determining forces affecting and giving rise to many social customs and religious beliefs. The paper provides numerous historical and contemporary examples of how Hmong agriculture prac...

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Main Author: Gary Yia Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hmong Studies Journal 2005-12-01
Series:Hmong Studies Journal
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Online Access:https://www.hmongstudiesjournal.org/uploads/4/5/8/7/4587788/leehsj6.pdf
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description This article argues that throughout Hmong history, Hmong agriculture and the associated economic system have been determining forces affecting and giving rise to many social customs and religious beliefs. The paper provides numerous historical and contemporary examples of how Hmong agriculture practices in Asia have shaped important aspects of Hmong culture and religious beliefs.
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title_short The Shaping of Traditions: Agriculture and Hmong Society
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