AuthorPfanner, David E., author
TitleRice and Religion in a Burmese Village / David E. Pfanner
Imprint 1962
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Descript 447 leaves

SUMMARY

Contains history of the Pegu district up to the independence of Burma. Describes environment of the village, its location, communications, and demographic and social characteristics. Analyzes structure of the economy and production and distribution of goods and services. Contrasts the agricultural cycle and technology. Points out problems of development caused by land tenancy and lack of agricultural credit. Discusses monastic schools, the role of the monk, and religious ceremonies. Characterizes village society and explains the monk's economic functions and the economic significance of merit-making. [TAIC]


SUBJECT

  1. socical patterns
  2. agriculture
  3. religion
  4. attitudes
  5. economics
  6. customs
  7. demography
  8. health
  9. statistics
  10. financing
  11. hill tribes
  12. history
  13. education
  14. commerce
  15. politics
  16. land
  17. husbandry
  18. community development
  19. standard of living
  20. communication
  21. transport
  22. ethnic groups
  23. bibliographies
  24. Myanmar
  25. India
  26. United Kingdom

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