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Rice, Agriculture, and the Food Supply in Premodern Japan

By: Charlotte von Verschuer,Wendy Cobcroft

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Rice, Agriculture, and the Food Supply in Premodern Japan

By: Charlotte von Verschuer,Wendy Cobcroft

The majority of studies on the agricultural history of Japan have focused on the public administration of land and production, and rice, the principal source of revenue, has received the most attention. However, while this cereal has clearly played a decisive role in the public economy of the Japanese State, it has not had a predominant place in agricultural production. Far from confining its scope to a study of rice growing for tax purposes, this volume looks at the subsistence economy in the plant kingdom as a whole. This book examines the history of agriculture in premodern Japan from the 8th to the 17th century, dealing with the history of agricultural techniques and food supply of rice, wheat, millet and other grains. Drawing extensively on material from history, literature, archaeology, ethnography and botany, it analyses each of the farming operations from sowing to harvesting, and the customs pertaining to consumption. It also challenges the widespread theory that rice cultivation has been the basis of "Japaneseness" for two millennia and the foundation of Japanese civilization by focusing on the biodiversity and polycultural traditions of Japan. Further, it will play a role in the current dialogue on the future of sustainable agricultural production from the viewpoints of ecology, biodiversity, dietary culture and food security throughout the world as traditional techniques such as crop rotation are explored in connection with the safeguarding of the minerals in the soil. Surveying agricultural techniques across the centuries and highlighting the dietary diversity of Japan, this book will appeal to students and scholars of Japanese history, the history of science and technology, medieval history, cultural anthropology and agriculture.

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Blood and Bone Marrow Pathology E-Book

By: Anna Porwit,Jeffrey McCullough,Wendy N Erber

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Blood and Bone Marrow Pathology E-Book

By: Anna Porwit,Jeffrey McCullough,Wendy N Erber

Chapters have been totally rewritten and some new chapters have been added especially on myeloid malignancies, in line with the WHO 2008 Classification All chapters have been revised to include new aspects of molecular biology and updated concerning flow cytometry diagnostics Greater emphasis on practical diagnostic aspects for all disorders Brand new editorial and contributing author team. Full Online text through Expert Consult. Full downloadable Image Bank

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0702045357

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Rice, Agriculture, and the Food Supply in Premodern Japan

By: Charlotte von Verschuer,Wendy Cobcroft

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Rice, Agriculture, and the Food Supply in Premodern Japan

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Sharon Creech

By: Wendy Mead

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Sharon Creech

By: Wendy Mead

Sharon Creech is a writer of childrens novels and was the first American winner of the Carnegie Medal for British childrens books. When she was young, she wanted to be many things: a painter, ice skater, singer, teacher, and reporter. As a storyteller, she could be all of them. This intriguing biography about this widely notable author and illustrator, will discuss her childhood and early influences through interviews with the author, family, and professional community.

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Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC

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1627122699

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9781627122696

Judy Blume

By: Wendy Mead

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Judy Blume

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Author of children and young adult novels, Blume is noted for writing about numerous controversial topics important to teens such as racism, divorce, and bullying.

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