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Download full textMarston, John, Comp. – 1987
This 578-entry annotated bibliography is intended for use by people who work with Cambodian refugees in the United States, as well as anyone interested in Cambodian history, politics, and culture. It consists primarily of books and journal articles on Cambodia and Cambodians available in the University of Minnesota library system or that are part…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Asian History, Austro Asiatic Languages, Books
Chhim, Sun-Him – 1987
This booklet about the cultural background of Cambodia is one of three booklets that serve as a foundation for understanding the cultural diversity and values of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese students. Cambodia, or Kampuchea, has a population of about 7,000,000 and is located in mainland Southeast Asia. Its history is divided into the…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cambodians, Cultural Background, Cultural Context
Chhim, Sun-Him; And Others – 1989
This document comprises three booklets that serve as a foundation for understanding the cultural diversity and values of Cambodian, Laotian, and Vietnamese students. Each booklet reviews the country's history and geography. "Introduction to Cambodian Culture" (S. Chhim) discusses the following topics: (1) the Khmer concept of individual…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cambodians, Cultural Background, Cultural Context
Nguyen, Liem Thanh – 1976
This booklet provides a brief description of the cultural background of the Vietnamese, the geography of the country of Vietnam, the history of the Vietnamese people, their language, beliefs, systems of values, religions, customs, feasts, and holidays. The kit is designed to provide American sponsors and teachers with meaningful information about…
Descriptors: Asian History, Cambodian, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness
Maher, Jan; Selwyn, Doug – 1991
This workbook for use with third, fourth, or fifth grade elementary school students focuses on the people and cultures of four mainland countries of Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Thailand. The book offers an introduction for teachers and 14 lessons. Lesson 1 helps students recall what they may already know about Southeast Asia and…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Asian History, Cambodians, Cultural Background
Crystal, Eric – 1988
This preliminary paper reviews the political and cultural history of the Cambodian refugees who have settled in large numbers in California communities. The kingdom of Cambodia was a major power in Southeast Asia from the ninth century A.D. until March 1970, and its Buddhist culture influenced the dance, music, architecture, and linguistic…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Asian Americans, Asian History, Buddhism
