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Trade Patterns In Northern Laos, Joel Halpern Jan 1958

Trade Patterns In Northern Laos, Joel Halpern

Anthropology Department Faculty Publication Series

Since the author has lived in Laos for less than a year, this paper is more a general survey than an analysis in depth. If anything, it should emphasize the large gaps existing in our knowledge of this area, from the point of view of economic, social and cultural anthropology. As is the case with countless other societies throughout the world, the people of Laos are going through a period of change. Culture change is, of course, an ever-present phenomenon, but few will doubt that its rate has increased greatly in recent years - as an outgrowth of closer contacts …


America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern Jan 1958

America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern

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America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern Jan 1958

America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern

Anthropology Department Faculty Publication Series

No abstract provided.


America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern Jan 1958

America And Laos: Two Views Of Political Strategy And Technical Assistance, Joel Halpern

Joel M. Halpern

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Trade Patterns In Northern Laos, Joel Halpern Jan 1958

Trade Patterns In Northern Laos, Joel Halpern

Joel M. Halpern

Since the author has lived in Laos for less than a year, this paper is more a general survey than an analysis in depth. If anything, it should emphasize the large gaps existing in our knowledge of this area, from the point of view of economic, social and cultural anthropology. As is the case with countless other societies throughout the world, the people of Laos are going through a period of change. Culture change is, of course, an ever-present phenomenon, but few will doubt that its rate has increased greatly in recent years - as an outgrowth of closer contacts …