Malaysia /
Munan, Heidi.
Malaysia / Heidi Munan, Foo Yuk Yee. - Singapore : Times Books International, c2001. - 144 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Cover title: Malaysia : wonderland of nature and culture. Contents: Introduction - Geography - History - Government - Economy - Environment - Malaysians - Lifestyle - Religion - Language - Arts - Leisure - Festivals - Food - Map of Iran - About the Economy - About the Culture - Time Line
As part of the "Cultures of the World" series this book offers a comprehensive view of this Southeast Asian country. The geography, history, economy and culture are all covered for all types of readers. Festivals were highlighted in one chapter, which are many because of the ethnic diversity of Malaysia. A section discusses about food and manners, as the Muslims do not eat pork and the Hindus and Sikhs cannot eat beef, making it necessary to prepare various dishes for parties. Recipes are included along with colorful pictures of the food. Maps, a timeline and a glossary appear in the back of the book along with resources for further study.
981232187x
Malaysia
Malaysia
R DS 592 .M92 2001
Malaysia / Heidi Munan, Foo Yuk Yee. - Singapore : Times Books International, c2001. - 144 p. : ill. 24 cm.
Cover title: Malaysia : wonderland of nature and culture. Contents: Introduction - Geography - History - Government - Economy - Environment - Malaysians - Lifestyle - Religion - Language - Arts - Leisure - Festivals - Food - Map of Iran - About the Economy - About the Culture - Time Line
As part of the "Cultures of the World" series this book offers a comprehensive view of this Southeast Asian country. The geography, history, economy and culture are all covered for all types of readers. Festivals were highlighted in one chapter, which are many because of the ethnic diversity of Malaysia. A section discusses about food and manners, as the Muslims do not eat pork and the Hindus and Sikhs cannot eat beef, making it necessary to prepare various dishes for parties. Recipes are included along with colorful pictures of the food. Maps, a timeline and a glossary appear in the back of the book along with resources for further study.
981232187x
Malaysia
Malaysia
R DS 592 .M92 2001
