Nusit Chindarsi (3 results)

Softbound. Condition: Good +. First Edition. Based on the author's doctoral field research in northern Thailand, living with the Hmong Njua (or Miao) from 1964 to 1967. Following general information on the Hmong, particularly those residing in northern Thailand, the author describes their religious cosmology, spirits and souls, communication with the supernatural, agricultural and celebratory ceremonies, life cycle rituals (pregnancy and birth, marriage, naming, death) ceremonies relating to health and social cohesion and much more. A final chapter examines the impact of Hmong religious beliefs on their economic situation. Appendices describe common prayers and folk tales. Spine edges worn, spine now reinforced with tape; covers lightly soiled and creased. Former owner's name on FFEP; tape residue on front- and rear EPs. Internal pages all clean and unmarked. [13], i, 197 pp., 15 b&w photos, 15 unnumbered leaves of tables & illustrations (7 fold-out), bibliography. Size: 25 x 18 cm.…

Condition: Good. Bangkok, The Siam Society. 1976. (12)+ii+197 pages. Printed wrappers. The wrappers are slightly worn with minor yellow stains on the back wrapper. Illustrated. With plates and fold-out tables.

Paperback. Condition: Good. no dj. Religion of the Hmong Njua, The. Book.