{"product_id":"2940046118797","title":"Cambodia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Khmer Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Security, Military, Religion, Traditions, Phnom Penh, Pol Pot, Vietnamese Occupation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Cambodia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCambodia in Perspective - An Orientation Guide - Profile * Facts And Figures * Geography * Neighboring Countries And Area * Climate * Topographical Features * Bodies Of Water * Mekong River * Tonle Sap * Gulf Of Thailand * Major Cities * Phnom Penh * Battambang * Kampong Cham * Sihanoukville * Siem Reap * Angkor * Environmental Concerns * Deforestation * Wildlife And Conservation * Natural Hazards * Monsoons * Flooding * History * The Empire Of Funan (100 B.C.E.-500 C.E.) * The Golden Age Of Khmer Civilization: The Angkorean Period (802-1432 C.E.) * French Colonialism And The Indochina Union * World War Ii And The Colonial Vichy Government * The Establishment Of An Independent Cambodia * Cambodia And The Vietnam War * Pol Pot And The Khmer Rouge * The Zero Years: 1975-1979 * The End Of The Zero Years * New Coalitions: 1980-1985 * Multi-Party Democracy Is Established In Cambodia * Recent Developments * Economy * Standard Of Living * Agriculture * Banking * Foreign Investment \u0026amp; Trade * Natural Resources * Gold * Oil And Natural Gas Reserves * Industry * Tourism * Society * Ethnic Groups And Languages * Religion * Gender Issues * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Arts * Dance * Music * Sports * Security * U.S.-Cambodian Relations * Neighboring Countries * Vietnam * Thailand * Laos * China * Issues Affecting Stability * Genocide And Justice * Poverty * Human Trafficking * Hiv\/Aids * Armed Forces * Police\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKhmer Cultural Orientation - Climate * Topography * Rivers And Lakes * Mekong River * Tonle Sap River * Tonle Sap Lake * Major Cities * Phnom Penh * Battambang * Sihanoukville * Kamphong Cham * History * Ancient And Colonial History * Cambodia Gains Independence * Pol Pot And The Khmer Rouge * Vietnamese Occupation * The Roadmap To Democracy * Government * Economy * Media * Ethnic Groups * Chinese * Vietnamese * Cham * Phnong * Religion * Introduction * Theravada Buddhism * Influence Of Religion On Daily Life * Religion And Government * Rebuilding Cambodia's Monastic Community * Behavior In Places Of Worship * Religious Holidays * Meak Bochea Day * Buddha's Birthday (Visaka Bochea) * Buddhist Lent (Chol Vossa) * Festival Of The Ancestors (Phchum Ben) * Traditions * Introduction * Formulaic Codes Of Politeness * Dress Codes * Hospitality * Gift Giving * Weddings * Funerals * Non-Religious Holidays * Khmer New Year * Royal Ploughing Day * Water Festival * Independence Day * Do's And Don'ts * Urban Life * housing * Education * Health Care * Telecommunications * Transportation * Currency * Restaurants And Dining * The Marketplace * Vendors And Beggars * Rural Life * Land Allocation And Ownership * Rural Economy * Transportation And Lodging * Health Care In Rural Areas * Education In Rural Areas * Rural Leadership * Landmines * Checkpoints * Family Life * Typical Household * Gender Issues * Marriage * Divorce * Childbirth * Children * Elderly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47183393226992,"sku":"2940046118797","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940046118797_p0.jpg?v=1763688700","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940046118797","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}