This 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.
By:
Donald H Lambert Imprint: CRC Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Weight: 320g ISBN:9780367304799 ISBN 10: 0367304791 Pages: 172 Publication Date:31 October 2024 Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Primary
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Forthcoming
Donald H. Lambert is a teaching associate in anthropology and political economy at the University of Texas at Dallas.