Malay Fishermen

by Raymond Firth

Overview

The social, political and economic impact of the decline of the old colonial powers in Africa, India and the Middle East are still key areas of scholarly research and debate. Based on careful social observation and empirical research, the titles in The Sociology of Development set of the International Library of Sociology explore the tension between agriculture and industry in developing economies, and trace the complex political process of independence. Aimed at administratores and academics, thse studies are central to Development Studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781134685479
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/05/2006
Series:	International Library of Sociology
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	388
File size:	30 MB
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About the Author

Raymond Firth

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Fishing Industry in Malaya and Indonesia; Chapter 2 Economics of the Industry in Two Malay States (Kelantan and Trengganu); Chapter 3 Structure of a Sample Fishing Community; Chapter 4 Planning and Organization of Fishing Activities; Chapter 5 Ownership of Equipment and Management of Capital; Chapter 6 The Credit System in Financing Production; Chapter 7 Marketing Organization; Chapter 8 The System of Distributing Earnings; Chapter 9 Output and Levels of Income; Chapter 10 Fishermen In The General Peasant Economy; Chapter 11 Fisheries Development And The Malay Peasant;