Guarded by yothea , the youths of the mobile brigades ( fifteen years of age and above ) endured an exhausting schedule of work : fifteen to eighteen hours every day , including travel , for rice fields or hydraulic yards might be ...
An account of the brutal Cambodian communist revolution of 1975 moves from historical background, through civil war and fratricidal atrocities, to the present-day governmental destructions and defamations
This book constitutes a particularly fitting testament to the 20 years of Cambodian reconstruction which have followed the 1991 peace accords.
Cambodia has enjoyed over two decades of robust growth, with rising foreign investment and deepening integration into global and regional value chains.
Brian Fawcett pens a ferociously brilliant book that is sure to challenge readers to see the world through a new set of eyes in his “ringing call for… a self-liberation through the very acts of remembering and imagining” (Los Angeles ...
But to understand Cambodia now, one must understand its past . . .
Cambodia has a long and rich history, first becoming an artistic and religious power in Southeast Asia in the Angkor period (802–1432), when its kings ruled from vast temple complexes...
Sensing that this counter-movement might be unstoppable, the CPP has returned Cambodia to authoritarianism, a move made possible in part by China's pivot to Cambodia.
The very name Cambodia has a resonance which commands attention, setting-off a whole series of connatations. Most of these are usually connected with the horrors of Pol Pot, the Khmwer...
National Geographic Adventure Maps are the perfect companion to a guidebook. Cambodia is perhaps best known to international travelers as the home of the Angkor empire for six hundred years.
A History of Cambodia. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 2009. Ranges, Trevor. National Geographic Traveler: Cambodia. Washington, DC: National Geographic, 2010. Saunders, Graham. CultureShock! Cambodia: A Survival Guide to Customs and ...
"Lonely Planet" meets "Eat, Pray, Love" - The Solo Girl's Travel Guide is the #1 Travel Guide Book for REAL girls traveling Cambodia in a short amount of time on a realistic budget.
Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy with an elected parliamentary form of government. In the most recent national elections, held in 2008, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) won 90 of 123 National Assembly seats.
Strategic and practical info on government, national security, army, foreign and domestic politics, conflicts, relations with the US, international activity, economy, technology, mineral resources, culture, traditions, government and bus ...
This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Angkor revealed: we take you to the heart and soul of Cambodia.
Based on his observations over three decades, Henry Kamm, Pulitzer Prize-winning NEW YORK TIMES Southeast Asia correspondent, unravels the complexities of Cambodia.
This 32-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. The engaging text, bold design, and stunning photos are sure to capture children’s interest.
Cambodia is a predominantly Buddhist country, with many of its customs and traditions tied to the religion and its beliefs.
Sidebars and fact boxes give readers a comprehensive understanding of the government structures and daily life of Cambodians today. This is a reading adventure that young explorers won’t soon forget!
This Cambodia travel book is full of all the information that you are looking for in order to have the best trip possible when you head out to Cambodia.