This is an issue under discussion not only among mongologists but among nomadologists in general (cf. Kradin 1992). The study of the internal workings of the development of Mongolian society is not only important in itself, but could also contribute to refining our typologies of medieval nomadic societies.

The man's unartfulness caused him to say abruptly what was on his mind, which often hurt people's feelings.

The adjoining figure represents an under-shot wheel in floody water, or when the river is high, and the water up to its shaft.

His latest film was savaged by most reviewers.