Anatomy of a peasant economy : a rice village in the Philippines

Analyzes impact of new rice technology on various facets of life such as employment and income distribution. Approaches study through an intensive case study of a typical rice village, using household record-keeping and interview surveys. Monitors flows of income from rice farming and other enterprises among classes of village households. Authors see report as providing one of the most comprehensive sets of data yet collected, assembled, and analyzed. Contains extensive photographic illustrations and tables. Its chapters approach the Philippine peasant economy; profile rural villages; set labor patterns and define the use of labor in rice production; specify income flow and patterns; classify and valuate household assets, construct village economies; and establish basis for understanding the village economy. Offers liberal list of reference works.