University Press of America
Pages: 110
Trim: 7 x 9
978-0-7618-5691-7 • Paperback • December 2011 • $44.99 • (£35.00)
978-0-7618-5692-4 • eBook • February 2012 • $42.50 • (£35.00)
Chai Charles Moua came to the United States from Laos via Thailand at the age of 12. He completed his doctor of psychology degree in organizational development as well as a master’s degree in education with the emphasis in secondary school mathematics. Dr. Moua, his wife, and their four beautiful children live in the Central Valley of California.
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter Introduction
Chapter One
Challenges of the Mong Americans
Summary
Chapter Two
Theoretical Frameworks of the Mong Traditional Culture
Ancient Mong History
Concepts of Cultural Theory
Layers of Culture
Mong Traditional Clothing and Costume
Summary
Chapter Three
Individual Roles in the Household
Mong Cultural Values and Leadership Role Studies
Conventional Leadership Role and Social Mannerism
Hierarchical Clan System and Social Organization
Chapter Four
Mong Cultural Practices and Oral Traditions
Mong New Year Celebration
Traditional Marriage Ceremony
Mong Nqe Tshoob or Bride-Price Issue
Traditional Mong Funeral Ritual Services
Chapter Five
Influences of Non-Profit Organization on Mong Traditional Culture
Changes of the Mong American Cultural Traditions
Summary
Chapter Six
Roaring of the Mong Traditional Leaders on Cultural Practices
Summary
Chapter Seven
Passing of General Vang Pao
Future Generation of Mong Americans
Bibliography
Glossary