Peasants in World History

Peasants in World History explores the transformations of peasant life through history, focusing on three primary areas: organization, integration, and connections. It provides a global comparative-historical lens to look at social, economic, and ecological changes within village-systems, agrarian empires, and global capitalism. Recommended for students and scholars in World History, Global Economic History, Global Studies, and Rural Sociology.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 146 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Peasants have played a significant role in human history for the past 10,000 years, accounting for nearly one-third of the world's population today. Their role as rural producers of surplus goods has led to complex and often conflicting processes of social and spatial change across the globe. Eric Vanhaute frames this social change in the context of evolving peasant frontiers, which provide a comparative-historical lens to examine the social, economic, and ecological changes within village-systems, agrarian empires, and global capitalism. The book spans the modern period and looks forward, offering a concise overview suitable for students. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history and future of peasantries, as well as for undergraduate and graduate courses in World History, Global Economic History, Global Studies, and Rural Sociology.

Peasants have undergone numerous transformations throughout history, driven by their role as rural producers of surplus goods. The organization of peasant societies, their integration into wider societal structures, and the changing connections between local, regional, and global processes have all played a crucial role in shaping peasant life.

In the past 10,000 years, peasants have accounted for a significant portion of the world's population, with nearly one-third still living a peasant lifestyle today. Their role as rural producers of surplus goods has led to complex and often conflicting processes of social and spatial change. Eric Vanhaute frames this social change in the context of evolving peasant frontiers, which provide a comparative-historical lens to examine the social, economic, and ecological changes within village-systems, agrarian empires, and global capitalism.

The book spans the modern period and looks forward, offering a concise overview suitable for students. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history and future of peasantries, as well as for undergraduate and graduate courses in World History, Global Economic History, Global Studies, and Rural Sociology.

Peasants have played a vital role in human history, contributing to the development of societies and economies around the world. Their experiences and struggles have shaped the course of history and continue to be relevant today. By examining the multiple transformations of peasant life through history, we can better understand the complex and interconnected nature of human societies and the challenges and opportunities that they face.

Weight: 236g
Dimension: 152 x 227 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415740944