ABSTRACT
No contemporary society or culture has escaped the impact of the complex process of modernization, the inroads of science, technology, and modern ideologies. While the impact of these factors came later in Mongolia than in most parts of Asia, certainly after the turn of the present century their penetration and influence increased. Many changes have been imposed on the Mongols as a result of contact with Chinese, Russians, and Japanese. As the population of Mongolia is becoming more settled, dwellings are changing, and, although the ger or yurt may be seen even on the outskirts of such cities as Ulan Bator, most buildings are modern in style, and there is increasing pressure to reduce the use of the traditional yurt. The complex process of urbanization has greatly influenced Mongolia. The ratio of urban to rural population in Mongolia is one of the greatest in the world.
