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OverviewThis first detailed ethnographic account of the Pahang Malay people of peninsular Malaysia focuses on the society's traditional agricultural system, particularly on its specialization in the production of rice on largely unmodified natural swampland. Dr. Lambert discusses the historical development of Pahang Malay rice farming, its dependence on indigenous knowledge of local ecology, and its adaptability to adverse conditions. Farmers experimenting with cultivars, adapting new technologies to local conditions, and using their own seed selection skills have over several decades substantially improved their rice yields. Dr. Lambert suggests that well-adapted indigenous farming systems found throughout the world should be studied and the adoption of these successful agricultural practices should be encouraged by governments and development planners. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Donald H LambertPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: CRC Press Weight: 0.476kg ISBN: 9780367289331ISBN 10: 0367289334 Pages: 172 Publication Date: 07 May 2019 Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Tertiary & Higher Education , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDonald H. Lambert is a teaching associate in anthropology and political economy at the University of Texas at Dallas. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |