{"product_id":"2940152412970","title":"Mongolia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Mongolian Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Genghis Khan, Ulaanbaatar, Darhan, Mongol, Gutul, Altai, Hentiyn, Hangayn, Gobi","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a professionally-formatted, free flowing ebook reproduction of unique, up-to-date guides produced by the Department of Defense that provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Mongolia, 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\u003eChapter 1: Geography * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Climate * Rivers and Lakes * Rivers * Lakes * Cities * Ulaanbaatar * Erdenet * Darhan * Choybalsan * Moron * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 2: History * Pre-Mongol History * The Mongol Empires * Genghis Khan * Genghis Khan's Successors * The Yuan Dynasty * Post-Imperial Mongolia * The Oirat-Khalkha Division * The Qing Dynasty * 20th-century Mongolia * Autonomy and the Struggle for Independence * Collectivization and Threats from the East * Mongolia and the Sino-Soviet Conflict * Mongolia's Democratic Revolution * Recent Events * Chapter 3: Economy * Agriculture * Livestock * Cultivation * Forestry * Industry * Energy Resources * Mineral Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Chapter 4: Society * Ethnic and Linguistic Groups * Religion * Buddhism * Other Religions * Gender Issues * Traditional Clothing * Arts * Painting and Sculpture * Music * Architecture * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 5: Security * U.S.-Mongolian Relations * Relations With Neighboring Countries * Russia * China * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Mineral Wealth, \"Dutch Disease,\" and Corruption * Chapter 1: Profile * Geography * Area * Climate * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Ulaanbaatar * Erdenet * Darhan * Choybalsan * Olgiy * History * Early History and Genghis Khan * From Conquest to Empire * Mongolia in the 20th Century * Government * Economy * Agriculture * Mining * Tourism * Media * Ethnic Groups * Khalkha * Dorvod * Buriat * Dariganga * Kazakh * Chapter 2: Religion * Overview * Major Religions * Lamaist Buddhism * Shamanism * Islam * Christianity * The Role of Religion in Government * Religion and Daily Life * Religious Events and Holidays * Tsagaan Sar * Nadaam * Ovoo * Nauryz * Kurban Ait * Buildings of Worship * Buddhist Temples and Monasteries * Mosques * Behavior in Places of Worship * Buddhist Temples * Mosques * Chapter 3: Traditions * Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Hospitality and Gift Giving * Types of Food and Eating Habits * Mongolian Clothing * Deel * Gutul * Non-religious Celebrations * Mongolian Republic Day (Independence Day) * International Women's Day * Golden Eagle Festival * Dos and Don'ts * Do * Don't * Chapter 4: Urban Life * Problems with Urbanization * Urban Health Care * Education * Urban Daily Life * Public Places * Restaurants * Market Place and Street Vendors * Traffic and Transportation * Street Crime and Solicitations * Chapter 5 Rural Life * Land Distribution and Ownership * Rural Economy * Livestock * Crops * Gender Roles * Rural Transportation * Health Issues * Education * Nomadic Way of Life * Border Crossings and Checkpoints * Land Mines * Chapter 6 Family Life * Family Structure * Interactions within the Family * Women * Elders * Children * Marriage * Social Events * Weddings * Birth * Funerals\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102995726576,"sku":"2940152412970","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152412970_p0.jpg?v=1764020391","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152412970","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}