Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Contents V
3. Figures and tables VIII
4. Chinese dynasties X
5. Japanese eras XI
6. Preface XIII
7. Acknowledgements XXI
8. Introduction 1
9. 1. The rice-plant: diversity and intensification 8
10. 2. Paths of technical development 27
11. 3. Water Control 62
12. 4. Rice and the wider economy 113
13. 5. Development 140
14. 6. Peasant, landlord and state: changes in relations of production 170
15. APPENDIX A: The Western model 198
16. APPENDIX B: The historical experience of China 203
17. APPENDIX C: The Japanese experience 210
18. Notes 218
19. References 228
20. Glossary 248
21. Index 250