Book

Traditions and customs of the Khmer

Human Relations Area FilesNew Haven • Published In 1952 • Pages: 281

By: Porée, Guy, Porée-Maspero, Eveline, Botsford, Keith.

Abstract
This is not a complete or exhaustive study, but it gives a broad, objective view of various aspects of Cambodia. The authors discuss Cambodian pre-history and history, religions, legends and beliefs, the major ceremonials and rites, recreation and art forms. Also included are brief descriptions of modern (1938) Cambodia and some French accomplishments in the area.
Subjects
Historical reconstruction
Traditional history
Prehistory
Executive household
History
Priesthood
Classes
Sacred objects and places
Ethnic stratification
External relations
Organized ceremonial
Puberty and initiation
Spirits and gods
Acculturation and culture contact
culture
Cambodians
HRAF PubDate
2012
Region
Asia
Sub Region
Southeast Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Ethnologist
Document Rating
3: Good, useful data, but not uniformly excellent
Analyst
Roseanne Mandler ; 1952; Teferi Abate Adem; 2012
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
1100-1938
Coverage Place
Cambodia
Notes
Guy Porée and Éveline Maspero
Translation of: Moeurs et Coutumes des Khmers, Payot, Paris, 1938.
Translated from the French for Human Relations Area Files by Keith Botsford.
The original French text is not available in this database
Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-268)
LCCN
39019334
LCSH
Khmers
Cambodia--History.