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The contrast in the rate of growth between Western and Eastern societies since 1800 has caused Asian societies to be characterized as backward and resistant to

The purpose of this book is to present a comprehensive picture of the role of rice in the food and agricultural sectors of Asian nations.

To millions of people in the world, rice is the center of existence, especially in Asia, where more than 90 percent of the world's rice is grown. This book is a

The contrast in the rate of growth between Western and Eastern societies since 1800 has caused Asian societies to be characterized as backward and resistant to

Rice is a first step toward a history of rice and its place in capitalism from global and comparative perspectives.