%0 Journal Article
%T The Shaping of Traditions: Agriculture and Hmong Society
%A Gary Yia Lee
%J Hmong Studies Journal
%D 2006
%I Hmong Studies Journal
%X This article argues that throughout Hmong history, Hmong agriculture and the associated economic system have been determining forces affecting and giving rise to many social customs and religiousbeliefs. The paper provides numerous historical and contemporary examples of how Hmong agriculture practices in Asia have shaped important aspects of Hmong culture and religious beliefs.
%K Hmong Studies
%K Asian History
%K Asian Studies
%U http://hmongstudies.org/LeeHSJ6.pdf