Betel chewing traditions in South-East Asia / Dawn F. Rooney



Digitised Book 216.73.216.10 (0)

1993

Betel chewing traditions in South-East Asia / Dawn F. Rooney

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The book traces the history and traditions of betel chewing in the context of South-East Asia, and examines its ingredients and associated paraphernalia.

Subjects

Betel chewing--Southeast Asia--History Betel nut--Southeast Asia--Folklore Decoration and ornament--Southeast Asia Asia, Southeastern--Social life and customs

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Customs

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Title
Betel chewing traditions in South-East Asia / Dawn F. Rooney
Creators
  • Rooney, Dawn
Subject
  • Betel chewing--Southeast Asia--History
  • Betel nut--Southeast Asia--Folklore
  • Decoration and ornament--Southeast Asia
  • Asia, Southeastern--Social life and customs
Publisher
  • Oxford University Press, 1993
  • National Library Board Singapore, 1993
Digital Description
application/pdf, ill. (some col.), map.
Table of Contents
  • Preface -- Acknowledgements -- 1. The tradition -- 2. The quid -- 3. The symbolism -- 4. The art -- 5. Conclusion -- Appendix -- Select bibliography -- Index.
Copyright
  • All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2009.