Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 485 g
The Diffusion of Crops and Farming Techniques, 700-1100
Buch, Englisch, 272 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 228 mm, Gewicht: 485 g
Reihe: Cambridge Studies in Islamic Civilization
ISBN: 978-0-521-24711-5
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
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Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; Part I. The chronology of diffusion: 2. Sorghum; 3. Asiatic rice; 4. Hard wheat; 5. Sugar cane; 6. Old World cotton; 7. Sour orange, lemon, lime, shaddock; 8. Banana, plantain; 9. Coconut palm; 10. Watermelon; 11. Spinach; 12. Artichoke; 13. Colocasia; 14. Eggplant; 15. Mango tree; Part II. The pathways of diffusion; 16. The routes; Part III. The mechanics of diffusion: 17. The agents; 18. A medium for diffusion; 19. The pull of demand; 20. Facilitating supply: irrigation; 21. Facilitating supply: land tenure; 22. Facilitating supply: gardens; Part IV. The new plants in the economy: 23. An agricultural revolution?; 24. Agriculture in its context; Part V. Later centuries: 25. Agriculture in retreat.