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 about the trends and changes that have occurred in the Asian rice economy since World War II, but particularly since the introduction of new varieties of rice and modern technology in the mid-1960s. Although there is now a vast amount of literature and statistical data on various aspects of the subject, no single comprehensive treatment has previously been prepared. The Rice Economy of Asia not only provides such a treatment but also...
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...
Originally published in 1985, Beth Rose s "Appendix to the Rice Economy of Asia" provides twenty-six tables detailing various rice statistics across Asia from the beginning of the twentieth century through to the 1980 s. Statistics presented include; total crop area, rice production and yield, import and export, rice prices, farm wages and populations of countries or areas within Asia. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics."
Originally published in 1985, Beth Rose s "Appendix to the Rice Economy of Asia" provides twenty-six tables detailing various rice statistics acros...
Originally published in 1985, Beth Rose s Appendix to the Rice Economy of Asia provides twenty-six tables detailing various rice statistics across Asia from the beginning of the twentieth century through to the 1980 s. Statistics presented include; total crop area, rice production and yield, import and export, rice prices, farm wages and populations of countries or areas within Asia. This title will be of interest to students of Environmental Studies and Economics.
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Originally published in 1985, Beth Rose s Appendix to the Rice Economy of Asia provides twenty-six tables detailing various rice statistics ...
