The Shaping of Traditions: Agriculture and Hmong Society

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 religiousbeliefs. The paper provides numerous historical and contemporary examples of how Hmong agriculture practi...

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Main Author:	Gary Yia Lee
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hmong Studies Journal 2006-01-01
Series:	Hmong Studies Journal
Subjects:	Hmong Studies Asian History Asian Studies
Online Access:	http://hmongstudies.org/LeeHSJ6.pdf

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