Agricultural Development in China explains how China's farm
economy historically responded to the demands of a rising
population. Dwight H. Perkins begins in the year A.D. 1368, the
founding date of the Ming dynasty. More importantly, it marked the
end of nearly two centuries of violent destruction and loss of life
primarily connected with the rise and fall of the Mongols. The
period beginning with the fourteenth century was also one in which
there were no obvious or dramatic changes in farming techniques or
in rural institutions. The rise in population and hence in the
number of farmers made possible the rise in farm output through
increased double cropping, extending irrigation systems, and much
else.
Issues explored in this book include the role of urbanization
and long distance trade in allowing farmers in a few regions to
specialize in crops most suitable to their particular region.
Backing up this analysis of agricultural development is a careful
examination of the quality of Chinese historical data. This classic
volume, now available in a paperback edition, includes a new
introduction assessing the continuing importance of this work to
understanding the Chinese economy. It will be invaluable for a new
generation of economists, historians, and Asian studies specialists
and is part of Transaction's Asian Studies series.
General
Imprint: |
AldineTransaction
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2013 |
First published: |
2013 |
Authors: |
Dwight H. Perkins
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
440 |
Edition: |
Revised Ed. |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4128-5190-9 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4128-5190-4 |
Barcode: |
9781412851909 |
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