A.J.H.Latham
Rice and Industrialisation in Asia
Rice and Industrialisation in Asia
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This book explores how modern power-driven rice milling was introduced to Burma, Siam, and French Indo-China from 1869, revolutionizing the rice exporting industries and marking a crucial step in the industrialization of Asia. It draws from historical and empirical sources, including the London Rice Brokers Association Circular archives, and discusses the impact of this development on transport costs and the industrialization of the region.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 172 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
This captivating book delves into the fascinating history of modern power-driven rice milling, its introduction to key rice exporting countries in Asia from 1869. Drawing upon a wealth of historical and empirical sources, including extensive archives from the London Rice Brokers Association Circular and numerical data from historic trade and custom reports, the author paints a detailed picture of the export of rice in the husk to Britain before 1869, followed by the transfer of mills to Asia and the subsequent shipping of milled rice back to Britain. The book goes beyond mere logistics, exploring the profound impact of this transformation on the industrialization of Asia. It highlights how the introduction of modern mechanized value-adding rice mills powered by steam engines not only reduced transport costs but also played a crucial role in marking a significant milestone in the industrialization of the region. This narrative challenges the conventional notion that the development of modern technology led to the deindustrialization of Asia, instead showcasing how it facilitated the growth and development of the continent.
The book's later chapters delve into the interwar years, during which Chinese companies, in particular, assumed a dominant role in the operation of mills and established an expansive market for rice milled in the bustling milling centers of Rangoon (Yangon), Bangkok, and Saigon (Ho Chi Minh). Rice and Industrialization in Asia serves as a valuable resource for students and scholars of economic history, postcolonial studies, and Asian studies, offering a comprehensive and insightful examination of this pivotal period in Asian history.
Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032124872
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